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Promote responsible tourism to unlock Kollam's potential: Minister
The district holds boundless potential for tourism, and by championing responsible tourism, it can drive a major breakthrough in this sector, Minister Shibu Baby John has said here on Sunday. Speaking at the inauguration of the seminar series…
What every part of North Wales is doing with tourism tax on overnight stays
The last Welsh Government passed legislation for a Visitor Levy in Wales. Under the 'tourism tax' people would have to pay £1.30 per person to stay overnight in hotels, cottages and caravans in Wales. There was a reduced 75p charge for…
NBC5 In Depth: Adirondack visitors staying longer, spending more, tourism study finds
Updated: 11:45 PM EDT Oct 1, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ NBC5 In Depth: Adirondack visitors staying longer, spending more, tourism study finds Updated: 11:45 PM EDT Oct 1, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Visitors…
More Tales of the Economics President
Overseas visitors to the US are on track to drop by almost two million year-on-year, with even the FIFA Men's World Cup failing to arrest the decline in tourism. The slide is hurting the US economy, and as Axios put it, is partly “…
Fire Near Machu Picchu Access Road Kills One, Leaves Two With Burns
A fire burning near the main access road to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru has killed one person and left two others injured, officials confirmed. The blaze began on Friday in the Sacred Valley of the Cusco region, an area that…
The bold ideas to future-proof Melbourne's sporting heartland
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Cricket Victoria chief executive Nick Cummins still remembers the excitement when he first sat in the MCG's brand-new 45,000-capacity Great Southern…
Economy shows signs of strength, strain | Tatiana Bailey
The September economic data continued to tell a mixed story about the national, state and local economies. Retailers that reflect discretionary spending (often coined “luxury” goods) mostly report strong sales while retailers like…
'We are in a kind of war': row over viral Amsterdam chip shop lands in court
People living in one of Amsterdam's most exclusive neighbourhoods have taken the city to court for licensing a chip shop that has gone viral on TikTok. On busy days, the queue for Fabel Friet on Runstraat stretches across a bridge on the…
I've lived on Falklands Islands my whole life - there's one huge misconception
The Falkland Islands are the most controversial foreign territory to fly beneath the British flag, but for locals, their true spirit can't be contested. The picture that many Brits have of the Falklands is that of grim footage from the conflict…
For the first time: Direct flights from Israel to the Kingdom of Bhutan
Bhutan, one of the most isolated and intriguing countries in Asia, is drawing closer to Israelis for the first time without the need for a connecting flight. The kingdom's national airline, Drukair, will operate five direct flights from Israel to…
Blenheim Palace to launch AI-powered tour guide app
The new version of Archie, the estate's interactive tour guide, will be launched in spring 2027. It will use AI-generated and organised content, and a large database of digitised historical information, to enhance personalisation for visitors.
Climb aboard as Cornwall prepares to say fond farewell to Scillonian III
In March next year a page will turn in the history of the Isles of Scilly when, after decades of loyal service, the Scillonian III will be replaced by the Scillonian IV ferry as it take its first passengers to and from the islands. After 50 years…
Jambo Jet returns to Uganda after Covid exit
Low-cost carrier Jambo Jet has returned to Uganda, eight years after launching its first international route to Entebbe International Airport. The Kenyan airline first flew to Entebbe in 2018 but suspended the route during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Police hunt mystery 'Wokesy' vandal spraying strange graffiti across town
A mystery graffiti vandal dubbed ‘Wokesy' has been causing havoc across a sleepy market town for months. The bizarre tag has repeatedly appeared across Bungay, Suffolk, with the word “woke” spray-painted on buildings, bus…
Major Brit tourist hotspot to launch huge £16.30 tax rise for cruise ship day-trippers
The major city welcomed an eyewatering four million cruise ship passengers and 895 vessels last year Cruise ship passengers making brief stopovers in Barcelona are set to face a massive tax hike after city officials voted through plans to increase…
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