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How the Iran war cuts off Southeast Asia's tourism industry
The Iran war is reshaping global flight paths, posing a threat to Southeast Asia's key tourism sector. Iranian missile and drone attacks have shut down key Middle Eastern aviation hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, cutting off popular travel…
Moot Hall cafe hopes part of Keswick tourism centre can be saved
Samantha JaggerNorth East and Cumbria The owner of a cafe opening in a town's historic hall has said he hopes to restore a piece of the tourism service which was once part of the building. The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) closed…
The K-Pop Demon Hunters' Tourism Wave Is Just Getting Started
Honolulu-based Christine Kim was early on the K-Pop Demon Hunters travel trend. In fairness, her trip to Seoul with her husband and kids was already on the books before the Netflix film came out in June 2025. The plan, initially at least, was to…
Heritage tourism is leading to an African travel boom - here's why Black travellers are embracing the trend
Six years ago, my dad made one of the best possible decisions for my life: he made sure I got my Togolese passport. Born and raised in London, but with Nigerian, Ghanaian and Togolese roots, I've always had an interest in African cultures and…
How will having fewer Gulf and Asian travellers hit Swiss tourism?
Geopolitical instability and the reduction of intercontinental flights are already showing their first effects, with particularly noticeable repercussions in some key Swiss regions. “In the short term, this situation is causing a drop in…
Mysuru Travel Mart to be held in June, Tourism Minister invited
A delegation of tourism stakeholders led by Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, Mysuru MP, met Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi recently and invited him to inaugurate the upcoming Mysuru Travel Mart. During the…
Dubai's low-paid workers on edge as Mideast war hits tourism
At the famous Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), normally heaving with visitors, rows of sun loungers now face an almost empty sea. Restaurant terraces sit deserted, while souvenir, watersports and perfume vendors watch for the rare passerby. Across…
Middle East war is costing the region's tourism sector £450million each day
New figures show that the war in the Middle East is costing the travel and tourism sector within the region a whopping $600m - £450m - each day as the conflict continues to disrupt aviation and tourist confidence. The World Travel & Tourism…
How the war in the Middle East is adding hours on to flight times
READ MORE: Iran war is crippling Middle Eastern tourism industry - with losses of £444million a day As war in the Middle East rages on, the airspace above the region remains affected - instead of thousands of passenger jets taking travellers…
New businesses coming to downtown Kelowna are upbeat about summer tourism
Downtown Kelowna has been in the spotlight lately due to street crime and social disorder, but it doesn't appear to be scaring off new investment. If the volume of new businesses setting up shop is any indication, things are looking up…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, hospitality, fuel, TechIsland, WISTA
The federation stated that maintaining stability, security and the smooth functioning of the economy is a top priority and a collective responsibility for the country. “T he resilience of the Cypriot economy has been tested in recent years…
'Why North governors should priotise tourism' - The Nation Newspaper
A stakeholder has called on governors of Northern Nigeria to prioritise tourism development as a strategic tool for economic growth, cultural preservation, and national development. In an open letter addressed to Northern governors, policymakers…
Best of York and North Yorkshire' recognised at major tourism awards event
Hundreds of guests enjoyed the Visit York Tourism Awards 2026, which took place at York Racecourse. The awards, organised by Make it York are in their 28th year and the event recognised outstanding achievement across 17 categories. Eligible winners…
'Quite severe': coastal erosion threatens future of Bali's famed Kuta Beach
Powerful waves have chewed away large sections of Bali's iconic Kuta Beach, raising fresh concern about the future of the Indonesian island's most famous stretch of sand. Officials say the latest damage, driven by recent rough seas, has intensified…
Major island holiday hotspot on grim warning list for UK tourists
A travel warning has been issued for Brits looking to head to a major Spanish holiday hotspot this summer. The Canary Islands have been placed on the Fodor 'No List' amid anti-tourism protests, environmental concerns and pollution impacting…
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