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Furious crowds protest sky-high housing and mass tourism in major city
Growing tensions between tourists and locals hit a boiling point in Spain recently as hundreds of thousands of residents flooded the streets of Barcelona, Madrid and other Spanish cities to protest skyrocketing housing costs. A housing…
Bill Aimed at Promoting Music Tourism in U.S. Signed Into Law by President Trump
The American Music Tourism Act, a federal bill designed to support music tourism across the U.S., was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Oct. 14). The legislation, which drew broad bipartisan support in Congress, was introduced…
Still seeing the need': Palm Beaches job fair highlights tourism workforce needs
Updated: 5:54 PM EDT Oct 14, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 5:54 PM EDT Oct 14, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — More than 30 employers will participate in the fifth annual Palm Beaches Hospitality and…
Pan Pacific CEO upbeat on Southeast Asian tourism as regional travel demand rebounds
SINGAPORE: Pan Pacific Hotels Group is optimistic about tourism demand in Southeast Asia despite geopolitical tensions and rising travel costs, as more affluent travellers opt for shorter trips within the region while spending on premium…
Bring resorts to boost tourism
As the country seeks to boost tourism and increase arrivals, a good idea will be to attract international resorts. The tourism product is there, but it needs to be refined. If you bring in some big brands on both islands, this would go a long way…
Tourism Australia executive admits stealing from taxpayers
A former government executive has admitted defrauding taxpayers of almost $50,000 through business-class trips to China and falsifying official documents to help secure an Australian visa for her cousin. Former Tourism Australia chief financial…
In Sri Lanka, human-elephant conflict takes deadly toll
Clad in his khaki wildlife officer's uniform, Dewagiri Mudiyanselage Thilakaratne Bandara rides his motorbike the short distance from his home to the electric fence that is the main line of defense against the dozens of wild elephants that live in…
Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Significant Increase in Overnight Stays in September
For the Swiss hotel industry, September was the second month of rising overnight stays since the outbreak of the Iran War in late February. (File photo) The Swiss hotel industry recorded a significant increase in guest overnight stays in September.
Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates 46 industrial projects
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 46 industrial projects worth ₹39,383 crore in Kalinganagar in Jajpur district. The government stated that the initiative aims to generate 42,512 jobs across…
Visitor arrivals surge 22p in September to over 4m
Hong Kong welcomed approximately 4.03 million visitors in September, representing a 22 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Of the total visitors…
Danny Dyer delivers No 10 petition calling for nationalisation of water industry
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Actor Danny Dyer has delivered a petition to…
Move over Muskoka. Word is getting out about Canada's new playground for the rich
Nova Scotia is undergoing an evolution as Americans and Europeans, as well as Canadians with deep pockets, discover Canada's new playground for the rich. People flocked to Nova Scotia during the pandemic when they realized they could have more…
Alba's white truffle fair showcases the riches of the Langhe
With the arrival of autumn, Alba once again becomes a world capital of food and wine. Until 6 December, the Piedmont town is hosting the 96th edition of the Alba International White Truffle Fair, with more than 600,000 visitors expected. Over…
Sacramento looks to culture, history and food scene to attract more tourists
Sacramento tourism officials are looking beyond major events to attract more visitors, highlighting the capital city's cultural attractions, diverse communities, local restaurants and history. The effort was a focus of a cultural tourism summit…
Sam Heughan joins battle against Chapelcross data centre
Outlander star Sam Heughan has joined the campaign against plans to build a giant data centre at a former nuclear site in the south of Scotland. The actor - who grew up in Galloway - questioned how much financial benefit projects like the one at…
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