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Will tourism suffer following devastating Dunwich wildfire?
For years, Dunwich Heath and Minsmere on the Suffolk coast have attracted thousands of visitors thanks to the beautiful scenery and rare habitats, but following a huge wildfire the landscape could take 25 years to fully recover. Now, local people…
Will tourism suffer following devastating Dunwich wildfire?
Luke Deal, in Westleton and Alice Cunningham, Suffolk For years, Dunwich Heath and Minsmere on the Suffolk coast have attracted thousands of visitors thanks to the beautiful scenery and rare habitats, but following a huge wildfire the landscape…
As Nolan's 'Odyssey' draws global audiences, Sicily's Favignana braces for film tourism
The tiny Italian Mediterranean island of Favignana hopes Christopher Nolan's blockbuster 'The Odyssey' will help it to attract more visitors but wants to avoid falling into the trap of overtourism. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Released last…
Heatwaves boost Swiss mountain railway tourism
An analysis of visitor figures from over 140 member companies showed a 7% increase in first-time visits across Switzerland from the start of the season to the end of July compared with the previous year, said the industry association Seilbahnen…
Tennessee tourism saw another record-breaking year
A surge of visitors led to another record-breaking year for Tennessee tourism, with tourists' spending hitting a high-water mark of $32.5 billion. Why it matters: Sales taxes are Tennessee's biggest revenue driver. Visitor spending at restaurants…
Seoul Tourism Organization hosts travel showcase in Bangkok to woo Thai travelers
Seeking to turn Southeast Asia's booming appetite for Korean pop culture into steady foot traffic, the Seoul Tourism Organization hosted a major promotional showcase in the Thai capital on Tuesday, making a pitch to local travel buyers and media…
Record spending by int'l visitors drives Seoul's new experience-first tourism strategy
Driven by record-setting visitor spending in beauty, wellness and local lifestyle, Seoul is reframing its tourism strategy around how its residents actually live. Following a record 5.6 trillion won ($4.1 billion) in credit card spending by foreign…
U.S. influencer bashes Switzerland-do videos like this hurt tourism?
A man is sitting on the shore of Lake Zurich. A U.S. influencer criticizes the “beaches” in Switzerland on Instagram, saying she's used to something different in California. Could videos like this damage Switzerland's image? In an…
Indigenous communities aren't rejecting tourism - they just want to shape it themselves
Imagine the scene: tourists riding in a jeep through Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro's largest favela. With their cameras at the ready, they listen to stories of gang violence and gawp at people's homes, believing they are learning about the…
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[OPINION] Urgent to put the Philippines on the medical tourism map
At a recent tourism event in Subic Bay, I spoke about how the Philippines could attract investment into sustainable tourism, healthcare, and medical tourism. Subic has hotels, recreation, natural assets, and a free-port environment. But having…
Smoky Mountains drive tourism to new levels, state officials say
(The Center Square) – A partnership that kept the Great Smoky Mountains National Park open during the 2025 government shutdown is a factor in an increase in visitor spending, state officials said. Tourists spent $32.5 billion in 2025, a 2.7%…
Vegas workers say they have been hit by tourism slump fueled by Trump-era tariffs and high costs
Behind Las Vegas' extravagant hotels, packed arenas and world-class shows, some hospitality workers keeping the city afloat say they're barely holding on -- squeezed by a tourism slowdown they blame on the Trump administration's tariffs, high gas…
Tamil Nadu Budget: Western districts to gain from textile, tourism, and energy initiatives
The western districts of Tamil Nadu, from Coimbatore to Krishnagiri, are expected to benefit from the State Budget 2026-27 announcements on textiles, electricity, and tourism. Presenting the maiden Budget of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led…
Korea Tourism Organization Canada Launches 'Hello Korea' Promotion and K-Travel Fest, Rewarding Travelers with Exclusive Perks in Toronto
TORONTO, Aug. 5, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Canada is building on the momentum of its 'Ride to Korea' summer campaign with a new initiative aimed at rewarding Canadians who turn their Korea travel plans into reality. KTO…
The only answers to over-tourism are prices or queues
Major tourism sites are becoming over crowded as a result of rational herd behaviour. The inevitable result will be charges or queues, says Paul Ormerod Peak holiday season, and the media is full of stories and pictures of popular sites across…
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