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New tourism initiatives to launch in fourth quarter, offering fresh cultural and industrial experiences
Hong Kong is set to roll out a series of new and revamped tourism projects starting in the fourth quarter of this year, aimed at providing visitors with unique in-depth experiences, from industrial brand tours to explorations of local religious and…
Ministry of Tourism launches installment plans for financial penalties on tourism establishments
RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has launched a service allowing private and non-profit tourism establishments to pay financial penalties in installments, under Cabinet Decision No. 105 and the installment rules approved by the Ministry of…
Prize Fest, Red River Revel highlight Shreveport-Bossier's tourism growth
SHREVEPORT, La. — From local artwork and live music to film and food, Prize Fest and the Red River Revel are bringing visitors to downtown Shreveport this weekend, offering a look at how festivals contribute to the region's tourism economy.
North Yorkshire holiday park eyes month-long season extension
Thousands more holidaymakers could descend on the Yorkshire coast in winter under plans to open one of the country's biggest holiday parks a month earlier. Holiday giant Haven has applied for permission to open Primrose Valley Holiday Park near…
Where pale gold meets sapphire blue
VALLETTA, Malta ― In the bustling streets and alleys of Valletta, throngs of tourists stroll between centuries-old buildings made of pale, golden limestone, often with sweeping views of the sapphire-blue Mediterranean in the background.
Tickets for London's New Year's Eve fireworks go on sale next week
The first batch of tickets for London's New Year's Eve fireworks are being released in less than a week, Sadiq Khan has announced. The sale will begin on Ticketmaster at midday on Friday, October 23. First organised in 2000, the annual celebration…
Will mayor's 'Visit East Midlands' scheme deliver?
In her first interview as mayor of the East Midlands in May 2024, Labour's Claire Ward was asked for a 'yardstick' against which voters should judge her at the next mayoral election. Her first response was that the region always seemed to 'miss…
Your Next Vacay Is . . . the Strait of Hormuz?
In August, six months into the escalating war between the United States and Iran (and their various regional allies), the global advertising agency M+C Saatchi put out a press release. It had become the “creative agency partner” for…
Man fights for his life after tragic cliff jump into water at vacation hot spot
A newly engaged New Jersey man was critically injured after he reportedly jumped into the sea from a height of nearly 100 feet while vacationing in Italy with his fiancée. Jacob Fleig, a 22-year-old from Berlin, New Jersey, was visiting…
Primrose Valley could open for this holiday week under new plans
Holiday giant Haven has applied for permission to open Primrose Valley Holiday Park near Filey from 1 February each year, allowing families to stay during the February half-term break. If approved, the change would extend the park's season by…
Long-awaited legislation can unleash the blue economy
Valuable asset: the ocean has great economic potential for Bermuda (File photograph by Philippe Rouja) On September 21, the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme brought dive operators, charter companies, hoteliers, a cruise line, an airline, the…
Riots in Tirana enter a fifth day as Albania's anti-government protests escalate
Clashes broke out near the Albanian prime minister's office in the capital, Tirana, on Saturday as anti-government riots entered a fifth day. Protesters hurled rocks, petrol bombs, flares and fireworks at police, who responded with tear gas, water…
'The Diplomat' goes Italian: Netflix's hit series lands in Tuscany
October 15 was an important day for Lucca—at least for its film industry. On Thursday, the fourth season of The Diplomat became available on Netflix. The hit American series, available in 190 countries, stars Keri Russell, a former Golden…
Visit the 400-year-old hotel named among 50 best places to stay in the UK
The Royal George Hotel in Tintern made the top 50 list compiled by Big 7 Travel, standing out for its long history and scenic setting in the Wye Valley. A spokesperson for Big 7 Travel said: 'When we put together our list of the 50 Best Hotels in…
Jemimah Rodrigues takes a new role away from the cricket field
Indian women's cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues has taken on a new role away from the field after being appointed Switzerland Tourism's Friendship Ambassador for India. The initiative aims to connect with younger Indian travellers and encourage them…
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