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bbc.co.uk - Hannah Griffiths - Coventry tourism tops £1bn for first time
Coventry tourism tops £1bn for first time
BBC

Hannah Griffiths and Dan Sambell, in Coventry Tourism bosses in Coventry say a landmark year for the city has seen visitor spending generate more than £1bn in economic value for the first time. New figures show 12.6 million people visited the…

bbc.co.uk - Hannah Griffiths - Coventry tourism tops £1bn for first time
Coventry tourism tops £1bn for first time
BBC

Tourism bosses in Coventry say a landmark year for the city has seen visitor spending generate more than £1bn in economic value for the first time. New figures show 12.6 million people visited the city in 2025, up 6.5% on the previous year.

scmp.com - Wynna Wong - Hong Kong targets film tourism boom and higher-level tennis tournaments
Hong Kong targets film tourism boom and higher-level tennis tournaments
South China Morning Post

Hong Kong will introduce themed tourism routes showcasing the city's most recognisable filming locations and explore upgrading Victoria Park's Centre Court to host higher-level tennis tournaments, as authorities seek to significantly increase the…

upi.com - Peace through tourism at 40: A Latin American opportunity
Peace through tourism at 40: A Latin American opportunity
UPI

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- Forty years ago, Louis D'Amore asked a simple but profound question: Could travel become a force for peace? The year was 1986, which the United Nations had designated the International Year of Peace. Against that backdrop, D'Amore…

abc.net.au - Andrew Chounding - Farming, tourism leaders slam federal government's backpacker cuts
Farming, tourism leaders slam federal government's backpacker cuts
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Backpacker numbers will be slashed and visa eligibility tightened under the federal government's immigration changes. Working holiday-makers are crucial for staffing farming and tourism businesses across Australia. Industry leaders say the changes…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Policy Address 2026 | HK eyes longer stays, higher spending with wider tourism push
Policy Address 2026 | HK eyes longer stays, higher spending with wider tourism push
The Standard

In a push to extend visitor stays and lift spending, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu's latest Policy Address unveiled measures spanning across mega events, finance, heritage and eco-tourism. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT To boost the appeal of…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - HKTB pledges to elevate HK's world class tourism under new Five-Year Plan
HKTB pledges to elevate HK's world class tourism under new Five-Year Plan
The Standard

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) welcomed the city's First Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, stating that these blueprints set a clear direction to strengthen Hong Kong's role as an international tourism hub and a core stop for…

wsmv.com - Danica Sauter - U.S. House passes bill aimed at boosting American music tourism
U.S. House passes bill aimed at boosting American music tourism
WSMV 4

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan legislation, American Music Tourism Act. Why It Matters According to information from Future Market Insights, music tourism in 2024 is valued $6.4 million and is expected to exceed $15.5…

straitstimes.com - Singapore Tourism Board launches tender for mixed-use Orchard development at former SCGS site
Singapore Tourism Board launches tender for mixed-use Orchard development at former SCGS site
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Sep 17, 2026, 01:19 PM SINGAPORE – The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on Sept 16 launched a concept-and-price revenue tender for the redevelopment of 37 Emerald Hill, which…

jamaica-star.com - Tourism pension scheme surpasses $6 billion
Tourism pension scheme surpasses $6 billion
Jamaica Star

The Tourism Workers Pension Scheme has accumulated more than $6 billion in savings, with over 10,800 workers registered. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett made the disclosure in a virtual address to a media breakfast yesterday, held as part of the…

traveloffpath.com - Trevor Kucheran - This Seaweed-Free Caribbean Destination With Ancient Cenotes, 82°F Winters, And $12 Fresh Lobster Is Breaking Tourism Records
This Seaweed-Free Caribbean Destination With Ancient Cenotes, 82°F Winters, And $12 Fresh Lobster Is Breaking Tourism Records
Travel Off Path

The moment I stepped out of my airport transfer and felt the tropical warmth mixed with the smell of charcoal-grilled lobster cooking on the beach, my stress instantly vanished. I had just dropped off my bags at a sprawling beachfront property in…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - First Five-Year Plan | 14 KPIs for HK's economy, innovation, and infrastructure
First Five-Year Plan | 14 KPIs for HK's economy, innovation, and infrastructure
The Standard

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu revealed a total of 14 major indicators for Hong Kong's future economic, innovation, and infrastructure development in the city's first Five-Year Plan on Wednesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Real Gross…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - First Five-Year Plan | New blueprint sets stage for mega events, culture and sports promotions
First Five-Year Plan | New blueprint sets stage for mega events, culture and sports promotions
The Standard

Hong Kong will develop an East-meets-West Center for International Cultural Exchange with an advanced “Sports + Mega Events” strategy. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The government said the Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Kai Tak Sports Park pledges support for sports industrialization and mega-event growth
Kai Tak Sports Park pledges support for sports industrialization and mega-event growth
The Standard

Kai Tak Sports Park has welcomed the sports and mega-event initiatives outlined in the city's first Five-Year Plan and the Policy Address, pledging to support Hong Kong's development into a premier regional hub for culture, sports and tourism.

afr.com - Maani Truu, Grace Lagan - Industry alarmed over foreign student and backpacker curbs
Industry alarmed over foreign student and backpacker curbs
Australian Financial Review

Filipino care worker Jan Daniel Idago says he would not have chosen Australia if Labor's new ban on foreign students bringing family had been in place, as the tourism and hospitality sectors warned sweeping changes to working holiday visas in the…

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