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Jerusalem strengthens tourism sector: Some 80 professionals meet in the city
Some 80 representatives from the Jerusalem tourism industry, including tourism entrepreneurs, attraction operators, tour guides, and other professionals, gathered on Sunday (November 1, 2026) at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem for a professional…
Azerbaijan, Jordan discuss new flights and simplified visa procedures to boost tourism
Azerbaijan and Jordan have discussed expanding air connectivity, simplifying visa procedures and strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation, according to Azerbaijan's State Tourism Agency. The discussions took place during a visit to Amman, where…
Eastern Europe and Balkans tipped to lead tourism growth, Accor report finds
Nov 4, 202609:00 GMT by Robin Murray Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltics and parts of the Balkans are expected to record some of Europe's strongest tourism growth over the next decade, according to a new report commissioned by hotel group…
British tourists set to power Cyprus tourism rebound in 2027
Cyprus' tourism sector has proved more resilient than expected during the 2026 season, despite regional developments that created uncertainty in the market, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London…
Leading Maldives hotelier says recovery from tourism tax proposals will 'take years'
Nov 4, 202608:00 GMT by Robin Searle A leading hotelier and former advisor to the Maldives government believes the country's aborted tax on overseas travel providers has created damage that will “take years” to recover from. Mohamed…
Thailand's 2032 Tourism Plan Chases Spending, Not Arrivals
Thailand wants 4 trillion baht ($118 billion) in tourism revenue by 2032, up 48% from 2025, which requires about 5.8% annual growth while arrivals are falling for a second straight year. The plan shifts the emphasis to yield — cruise and…
Snowmass Tourism, ACRA receive $48K grant
Snowmass Tourism, in partnership with Aspen Chamber Resort Association, has been awarded a $48,000 tourism marketing grant from the Colorado Tourism Office to fund the development of photo and video assets to promote accessible tourism. Wheel the…
Voting and Premature Death; Doctors on the Ballot; 'Three-Parent' IVF Tourism
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. An election day reminder: research has linked voting in presidential elections to a lower risk of premature death. (CNN) Healthcare is on the ballot today, with multiple doctors running…
Record aviation fuel prices threaten Cyprus' winter tourism push
Rising aviation fuel prices and expectations of significantly more expensive air fares in 2027 are raising fresh concerns for Cyprus' tourism industry, as the country seeks to extend its tourist season into the winter months amid weakening demand…
How Tourism Ireland Is Navigating a More Uncertain Travel Market: Watch Video
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. North America remains one of Ireland's most valuable visitor markets, but the outlook is getting more complicated. At the Skift Transatlantic Summit, Tourism Ireland Chief…
Cyprus Business Now: banks, beers, government surplus, CySEC, tourism
The surplus reached 4 per cent of GDP between January and September 2026, compared with €1.17bn, representing 3 per cent of GDP, during the corresponding period of 2025. The improvement came as government revenue increased considerably…
Tourism chiefs demand urgent transport plan
Costa del Sol By Adam Woodward • Published: 04 Nov 2026 • 11:32 • 1 minute read Mayors and leaders from the Costa del Sol in London. Credit: DdM The Costa del Sol's tourism leaders have demanded urgent government action to…
Sri Lanka steps up tourism outreach in Keralam as Indian arrivals surge
Updated - November 04, 2026 at 11:52 AM. Sri Lanka is stepping up its efforts to attract tourists from Keralam, following a surge in Indian arrivals to the island nation, which crossed 5.3 lakh in 2025, making India its largest source market. As…
H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Minister of Tourism, Inaugurates Saudi Land at WTM London 2026, Reinforcing Saudi's Commitment to Global Travel Trade
37 Saudi tourism partners connect with international travel buyers to showcase new destinations, experiences and opportunities for winter and beyond. Saudi celebrates its newest luxury destination, AMAALA, in partnership with Red Sea Global.
Kynren wins top tourism award less that four months after opening
Popular County Durham show, Kynren – The Storied Lands, has won a top tourism award less that four months after opening. The Bishop Auckland attraction was named the UK's Best Tourism Project by the British Guild of Travel Writers at the…
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