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Taiwan Tourism Administration Brings Taiwan's Outdoor and Cultural Appeal to the 2026 Outdoor Adventure Show in Calgary
CALGARY, AB, March 22, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) showcased Taiwan's diverse appeal as a destination for outdoor exploration and cultural experiences at the Outdoor Adventure Show, held at Stampede Park's BMO Centre in…
Major events help lift Brisbane's tourism economy to record $17 billion
Brisbane's visitor economy reached a record $17 billion in 2025, driven by a surge in international spending and strong domestic demand, according to new tourism data. Tourism Research Australia figures for the year to December show international…
Seaweed invasion: Which beaches will be hit hardest by sargassum in 2026?
Related video above: Fishermen talk about the impact of sargassum in May 2025 (NEXSTAR) – The amount of sargassum seaweed blooming in the ocean has reached record volumes, researchers said, and there's more where that came from. The floating…
Opinion | F1 could be Hong Kong's fast lane for economic reinvention
In October last year, Singapore's three-day Formula One (F1) Grand Prix showcased the tremendous economic impact that world-class sporting events can bring to a city. The event attracted more than 300,000 attendees, the second highest in its…
Water emerges as a dangerous new war target
Attacks on water systems are uncommon in wartime, but Iran has threatened to target desalination plants after it said its own water and energy infrastructure had sustained damage in the ongoing war with Israel and the US. Iran's military renewed…
How US visa approvals declined in 2025
U.S. visa approvals have slumped since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, according to a report which shows how his administration's policies have shaped who enters the United States legally. The Washington Post said it had…
Germany Joins the Wave as Croatia Sees an Incredible 40% Boom in Tourist Arrivals Amid Middle East Tensions
Germany has joined a growing list of European nations-including the United Kingdom, Austria, Slovenia, Poland, Norway, and Sweden-in amplifying Croatia's remarkable surge in tourism. The country has witnessed an astonishing forty percent increase…
Harry Connick Jnr under the radar in Melbourne, Clive Palmer fails to convince the High Court (again)
Melbourne might be on the nose with some locals, but internationally lauded performer Harry Connick Jr, a three-time Grammy-winning singer, writer and producer, has quietly put down roots in town. Word has reached CBD HQ that the It Had To Be You…
A tight contest amid shifting equations in coastal areas
Nagapattinam, an ancient port town with a layered history of cultural confluence — from the Nagore dargah to Dutch remnants and traces of early Buddhist viharas — faces a paradox. Despite its legacy and strategic coastal location…
'Mini-Odisha' regales Ahmedabad with art, craft & delicacies
SEEKING TO strengthen its cultural outreach and expand its tourism footprint, the Odisha government is hosting ‘Odisha Parab' here. At the launch of the three-day event, Odisha deputy chief minister Pravati Parida highlighted the state's…
I visited UK's number one seaside resort - it didn't matter it was half shut
Everyone has a story to tell about Blackpool. Usually a bad one. Whether it's tales of optimistic family holidays that turned into washouts, hotels mysteriously burning down, or stag-dos that bump into far-right protests, it's the kind of place…
Weekly round-up: Five stories from the South you may have missed
Indy Almroth-WrightSouth of England A sausage roll snatching red kite and Travelodge making changes to its door key policy, after a man was given a woman's key card and attacked her, were among our most read stories in the south of England this…
Tourists stunned by decline of once-glamorous California mall
READ MORE: Mall closure is another bleak sign that San Francisco is doomed Just a stone's throw from the beach, Santa Monica's famous shopping strip once pulsed with life - street performers drawing crowds, tourists snapping photos, and shoppers…
Delhi set to hold first International Film Festival; over 2, 000 entries pour in, 140-film lineup includes Dhurandhar 2
3 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Cinephiles in Delhi can mark their calendars as the Capital gears up to host its first International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) March 25 to March 31 at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together…
Can Sheffield follow Bradford as UK City of Culture?
'This is a chance to showcase the confidence, creativity and ambition that defines Sheffield.' The city council's leader, Tom Hunt, was responding to Sheffield being included on a list of contenders to become UK City of Culture 2029. The nine…
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