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Visitor Levy 'could be final nail in coffin' for tourism industry in Gwynedd
Fears have been raised that a Visitor Levy could be the 'final nails in the tourism coffin' in Gwynedd, while others argued it could be a 'fantastic opportunity'. The comments were made during a Cyngor Gwynedd full council meeting on Thursday (May…
Route 66 centennial spurs tourism in historic small towns
As U.S. Route 66 turns 100 years old, travelers are searching for the brightest motels, most unique attractions and tastiest diners to celebrate its centennial. The things Route 66 travelers seek today are the same ones that drew people out during…
Lanka and Belarus draw roadmap for deeper cooperation in trade, industry, agriculture, tourism, education, and people-to-people ties
Sri Lanka and Belarus reaffirmed their longstanding friendship as Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met President Aleksandr Lukashenko, in Minsk, during an official visit marking 25 years of diplomatic relations. The Foreign Ministry said the talks…
Freedom For Foreigners, Limitations For Locals As Turkmenistan Opens To Tourism
Soon before she arrived in Turkmenistan in early 2026, Canadian traveler Elyse Williams received a warning from her tour company not to venture far from her hotel in the authoritarian country and to avoid taking photos while alone on the streets.
America's sleep crisis is getting worse. Can sleep tourism help?
The just confirmed what most of us already know – America's sleep crisis is getting worse. Now, travelers are fighting back by booking retreats run by so-called “dream experts,” turning rest into the main event of their…
Regions Calling: Dagestan's Tourism Boom Is a Recipe for Colonialist Exploitation
Hello and welcome to Regions Calling, your guide to developments beyond the Russian capital from The Moscow Times. This week, we invited Zarema Gasanova, an Indigenous Avar activist from the republic of Dagestan, to write a guest column about the…
Tourism minister calls for UK cruise growth as Clia hosts summit
May 15, 202608:08 GMT by Samantha Mayling From left: Andy Harmer, Clia UK; Kate O'Hara, head of cruise, Fowey Harbour; and Geraint Evans, UK Major Ports Group chief executive UK tourism minister Stephanie Peacock MP today reaffirmed government…
Lebanon's economy minister on the 'existential nature' of the Iran War shock: companies closing, people losing jobs, no tourism
Ayman al-Zain watched on a recent afternoon as a bulldozer cleared the rubble of what used to be his sports clothing store, which was one of dozens of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes against the Hezbollah militant group. With a nominal truce…
MD tourism sees 'uneven recovery' amid downtown challenges
Downtown Baltimore hotels are struggling. The Baltimore Convention Center needs upgrades to stay competitive. The Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association calls for more tourism funding. Maryland attracted 45.8 million visitors, generating $1.4 billion…
Ryanair warns passengers travelling to 12 popular destinations
Ryanair has given bad news for passengers going to 12 destinations. The airline regularly keeps customers with bookings in the loop regarding travel updates and on its website has explained that the routes are being chopped. It said that 12 routes…
Australia shocked as government slashes wine tourism budget
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reneged on his promise to support the struggling wine tourism sector, announcing this week that he will phase out the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door grant package, effectively wiping AU$10 million from…
Jersey Election 2026: What do people in St Helier South think?
Ammar EbrahimJersey political reporter The challenges facing Jersey's tourism industry and the cost of living were the main concerns of residents who spoke to the BBC at its third election roadshow. The roadshows are visiting the different…
Dubai opens women-only beach as part of £610m coastline project
Dubai has opened the world's first 24-hour private beach for women, with all-female staff and a dedicated night swimming experience. Al Mamzar beach, in the northeastern corner of the emirate, opened earlier this month to residents and tourists. It…
Edinburgh hotels and hospitality stars dominate major Scottish industry awards
Claire McLoughlin, general manager at Leonardo Royal Edinburgh, was named Best General Manager, while Jo Smith from The Edinburgh Grand won Best Concierge. The Edinburgh Grand also received highly recommended recognition in the Best Hotel Bar, Best…
Strong tourism outlook for May long weekend in Thompson-Okanagan builds optimism for a busy summer
The May long weekend marks the unofficial start of tourism season in the Thompson-Okanagan, and the region is expecting a great kickoff. According to Ellen Walker-Matthews, CEO of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), numbers from local…
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