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Sunderland's European adventures expected to boost North East tourism industry
Mackems in Milan are set to be a good thing for the North East's tourism industry, bosses say. Sunderland qualified for the Europa League on the final day of the Premier League season, pipping their opponents Chelsea to seventh place. As part of…
Editorial | To capitalise on yacht tourism, Hong Kong must get all hands on deck
Hong Kong has sailed closer to its goal of becoming one of the world's most compelling yachting hubs after a breakthrough decision by mainland China to exempt leisure vessels from the city from customs guarantees and to allow temporary nationality…
Tourism in Switzerland is booming-will it be another record-breaking summer?
After three record summers in a row, the Swiss hotel industry is likely to slow down somewhat in 2026. How stable will demand remain, which markets are struggling, and what does the outlook look like for SAC huts this summer? Switzerland…
After battling armed attacks, Mauritania attempts to revive tourism
Guelb er-Richat, Adrar Region, Mauritania – From inside her thatch-roof tent, Fatima Cheikh Mohammad Bouya scans the vast, rocky landscape outside, hoping to catch sight of approaching guests, ideally travellers looking to stay the night.
Tourism reaches new heights
The Costa Blanca continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe's leading tourist destinations, with record-breaking visitor spending and new international flight routes helping drive growth across the region. The latest tourism figures…
World Cup kicks China's summer travel market into extra time
Sarah Li, from eastern Jiangsu province, said her son – a devoted Cristiano Ronaldo fan – had just completed China's gaokao, the national university entrance examination. To celebrate the milestone, the family will travel to Houston…
Freedivers, leftover cables and bits of clay: Cuba gets inventive to save its pristine reefs amid US blockade
At 8am, scuba divers gather to collect plastic and drinks cans from the sea at Cuba's Ciénaga de Zapata national park. Amid a power crisis that has virtually paralysed the country's economy, they use an electric trailer to move to a…
Major UK holiday park operator plunges into administration as customers updated
A major UK holiday park operator that went into administration with debts exceeding £100 million has boosted staffing numbers by 158 as it battles to safeguard the future of its sites. Fresh documents show that administrators running Argyll…
More Japanese local governments introducing hotel tax despite some concerns in the industry
TOKYO – An increasing number of local governments are introducing an accommodation tax on overnight guests at hotels and other facilities, with the total expected to reach 55 within this fiscal year, according to Japan's Internal Affairs and…
Why The World's Best Theme Park Rides Don't Just Drive Attendance
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is launching two new DC Comics themed rides. On the face of it there doesn't seem to be any secret about why theme park operators build new attractions. If guests have to pay separately to go on each ride then the more…
Where is Curacao? All about island nation making debut at World Cup 2026 | Sporting News
Curacao are the smallest nation in the history of the FIFA World Cup to ever qualify for the tournament. A Caribbean island of just 150,000 people and 444 square kilometres, they have defied every expectation to earn a place among the 48 teams in…
Universal UK in numbers: The money, the jobs, the resort and more
UNIVERSAL DESTINATIONS AND EXPERIENCES/COMCAST In December the government approved plans for Comcast NBCUniversal to build its first theme park in the UK. Six months later, the resort has an official name, a logo, and a growing workforce.
Universal UK in numbers: The money, the jobs, the resort and more
UNIVERSAL DESTINATIONS AND EXPERIENCES/COMCAST East of England technology correspondent In December the government approved plans for Comcast NBCUniversal to build its first theme park in the UK. Six months later, the resort has an official name, a…
Kenya's Best Safari Might Start On Land, But It Doesn't End There
Kenya has long since been synonymous with world-class wildlife viewing, but a new generation of travelers are extending their trips beyond the grassland. For decades, a safari in Kenya meant early morning game drives across the vast plains of the…
Much-loved holiday park closed forever is now a 'cesspit
A beloved entertainment hotspot has been left dormant for years and now looks a far cry from its former glory. Pontins in Prestatyn was once a thriving holiday destination, drawing families in droves with its private beach, swimming pools and…
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