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island.lk - Priyan - A sustainable, inclusive and globally competitive tourism industry can be built through close partnerships and collaboration - PM
A sustainable, inclusive and globally competitive tourism industry can be built through close partnerships and collaboration - PM
The Island

The 13th Edition of Sancharaka Udawa 2026, Sri Lanka's foremost Travel & Tourism Fair held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre – BMICH, Colombo on Friday [15th…

abc.net.au - Rachel Hagan - Tourism operators priced out of own industry conference
Tourism operators priced out of own industry conference
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Despite Carnarvon hosting the 2026 WA Tourism Conference, local operators feel they have been left behind in the planning of the event. Some tourism businesses cannot afford to attend the conference when it is in town from May 25–27. About…

dailymail.com - Elizabeth Ivens For The Mail On Sunday - UK tourism industry could collapse under new 'holiday levy
UK tourism industry could collapse under new 'holiday levy
Mail Online

Tourism in Britain is 'being taxed out of existence' and could collapse under the Government's proposed 'holiday levy', a lettings boss has warned. Kate Allen, who runs Finest Stays in South Devon, condemned the move – announced in the…

seekingalpha.com - Michael Ngan - Trip.com: Post-Investigation Drop Offers Opportunity, Given China's Tourism Growth (TCOM)
Trip.com: Post-Investigation Drop Offers Opportunity, Given China's Tourism Growth (TCOM)
Seeking Alpha

Trip.com faces a SAMR antitrust probe, with potential fines of RMB 0.6–6 billion, driving a +40% stock decline from pre-investigation highs. TCOM trades at 11–12x EV/EBITDA, below Chinese tech peers and on par with global OTAs.

mylondon.news - Will Twigger, Jennifer Pinto - England tourism tax, what it means for London and what Sadiq Khan says about it
England tourism tax, what it means for London and what Sadiq Khan says about it
My London

The UK Government has unveiled proposals for an Overnight Visitor Levy Bill, granting English mayors authority to implement fresh charges on those staying overnight in establishments including hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses and holiday…

afr.com - Brittney Levinson - Extra fee for travellers in budget a 'blatant tax grab', industry says
Extra fee for travellers in budget a 'blatant tax grab', industry says
Australian Financial Review

Travel industry leaders are furious with the federal government for slugging travellers with an increased departure tax in last week's budget, without detailing where the money will be spent. One tourism industry figure has called it “a…

castanetkamloops.net - Michael Potestio - Tourism Kamloops polling locals on economy, infrastructure and quality of life
Tourism Kamloops polling locals on economy, infrastructure and quality of life
Kamloops News

Tourism Kamloops is once again seeking locals' feedback on the tourism industry in their hometown. Tourism Kamloops wants to know what locals think about how tourism is affecting life in their community. The agency launched its annual resident…

khaleejtimes.com - Bahni Bandyopadhyay - Kalba City to Khor Fakkan resort, new projects to beautify Sharjah, boost tourism
Kalba City to Khor Fakkan resort, new projects to beautify Sharjah, boost tourism
Khaleej Times

Sharjah is stepping up its development plans with a range of new projects aimed at beautifying the emirate, strengthening tourism and investment. From waterfront destinations to luxury resorts, the projects comes as part of Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Dr…

timesleader.com - CAPITOL ROUNDUP: 2026 PGA Championship shows why PA is best place to visit and do business
CAPITOL ROUNDUP: 2026 PGA Championship shows why PA is best place to visit and do business
Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE — The Shapiro Administration is leveraging the international spotlight that's on the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club to promote Pennsylvania to visitors and growing businesses from around the world this week. The…

euroweeklynews.com - Natascha Rivera - Lorca Castle unveils new LED lighting to boost tourism and sustainability
Lorca Castle unveils new LED lighting to boost tourism and sustainability
Euro Weekly News

Costa Calida By Natascha Rivera • Published: 16 May 2026 • 18:23 • 1 minute read Lorca Castle unveils energy-saving LED lighting to boost tourism appeal Photo Credit: Lorca Town Hall After several weeks of testing, the new LED…

mirror.co.uk - Ben Hurst - Ryanair warns passengers travelling to 12 popular destinations
Ryanair warns passengers travelling to 12 popular destinations
The Mirror

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…

bbc.co.uk - Nikhil Inamdar - Goa: Why foreign tourists are turning away from India's party capital
Goa: Why foreign tourists are turning away from India's party capital
BBC

It is just past noon at the crescent-shaped Palolem beach on the southern tip of Goa's long, sandy coastline. The sun is blinding hot, but that has not deterred the tourist hordes from splashing about in the ocean. The beachside shacks and cheap…

scmp.com - Cheryl Arcibal - Fresh concepts lift Hong Kong retail property as tourists and consumers return
Fresh concepts lift Hong Kong retail property as tourists and consumers return
South China Morning Post

Hong Kong's retail property market is gradually building momentum as spending and confidence of consumers and tourists return, according to analysts. Unlike the city's past peak rental levels, however, this time the tenant mix was more diversified…

espn.com - Jake Michaels - Magic Round vs. Gather Round: Does the NRL or AFL reign supreme?
Magic Round vs. Gather Round: Does the NRL or AFL reign supreme?
ESPN

BRISBANE, Australia -- Magic Round vs. Gather Round. Which footy extravaganza is better? It's a guaranteed-to-be divisive question I pose hesitantly through gritted teeth, bracing for the inevitable barrage of NRL and AFL code-war chest-beating…

smh.com.au - David Crowe - Young people are fighting back, one derelict home at a time
Young people are fighting back, one derelict home at a time
The Sydney Morning Herald

What in the World, a free weekly newsletter from our foreign correspondents, is sent every Thursday. Below is an excerpt. Sign up to get the whole newsletter delivered to your inbox. Venice: I'm watching dozens of glamorous people on the Grand…

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