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How Scarborough Open Air Theatre saved a town's tourism industry
Scarborough is a town that was built for entertainment. In its well-heeled Georgian and Edwardian heyday, there were orchestras at the Spa, dances in the ballrooms of the grand hotels, and for the more adventurous, big game fishing for tuna. After…
Amsterdam proposes new drastic tourism policies, including a 20% tourist tax
Tourism could be completely transformed in Amsterdam following local government proposals that include a 20 per cent tourist tax, the closure of the cruise port and the buyout of businesses from the city centre. Amsterdam already has one of the…
Environmental conservation and tourism need to go together, says Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh
The Tourism department has plans to launch a year-long environmental conservation and awareness programme with the participation of students and the youth, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh has said. Speaking after inaugurating the State-level World…
Shaoxing's textile-making, rice wine brewing and soy sauce fermentation sites are transformed to cultural tourism icons
A night view of Keqiao ancient town in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang Province, on June 3, 2026 Photo: Chi Jingyi/GT 'When I was young, elders rowed black-awning boats to sell cloth, which were known as mobile cloth stalls on waterways in Keqiao…
Stirling visitors soar as train service and Radio 2 concert heads tourism plan
Visitor numbers to Stirling have soared by more than 10 per cent within a year, newly-released figures have confirmed. And a new draft tourism and events strategy has been drawn up, aiming to build on that momentum and strengthen the region's…
Kerala plans Responsible Tourism initiatives: Minister Vishnunadh
Minister Tourism P C Vishnunadh speaking at the inauguration of the second edition of Global Travel Market (GTM 2026) and Metro Expedition-GTM Tourism Awards ceremony. Also seen are Minister for Tourism and Culture, Andhra Pradesh, Kandula Durgesh;…
Orihuela embraces Smart Tourism
Orihuela is making it easier than ever for visitors to explore its rich history and culture, thanks to a series of new accessibility projects designed to remove barriers and improve the tourist experience. One of the biggest additions is the…
Hong Kong tour guide stripped of licence over coercing visitors into shopping
A Hong Kong tour guide accused of threatening visitors into making shopping purchases has been struck off for damaging the sector's reputation and breaching professional conduct, in the second disciplinary action of its kind in less than two…
Limassol Greens aims to reshape tourism and lifestyle sector
Limassol Greens officially inaugurated its integrated golf resort and residential development this week, 2026, marking a major milestone for one of Cyprus' most ambitious tourism, lifestyle and investment projects. The ceremony, held on June 3…
Full list of England's best hotels, B&Bs and pubs for 2026
VisitEngland held its prestigious 2026 Awards for Excellence on Wednesday night (June 3), revealing a host of worthy winners at a glittering ceremony. Spanning 17 categories — from Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year to Experience of the…
J&K eyes tourism revival and fresh investment through international film festival
Jammu and Kashmir is hosting International Film Festival in the Valley, a move aimed at boosting tourism, brining investments and positioning the region as a preferred destination for film production The festival is slated to be held from September…
Macron plans rare dinner for Trump at Palace of Versailles
French President Emmanuel Macron is floating plans to woo President Donald Trump with a rare dinner at one of history's most ornate palaces. Macron is already set to indulge the U.S. president at the Alpine spa resort of Evian-les-Bains from June…
UK's best pubs named in awards among haunt in village with 'rude' name few know
THE UK'S best pubs and best restaurants have been crowned in a huge industry awards, including one nestled in a stunning village with a ‘rude' name you might have never heard of. VisitEngland has revealed the winners of its 2026 Awards for…
Tourist tax would 'transform resort into year-round offer
Charlotte ColesSouth of England A tourism levy in a seaside resort would be an 'opportunity to transform the destination into a real year-round offer', says a council's leisure chief. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is urging the…
Why you should explore Jordan beyond the Golden Triangle
I watch headlights slowly approach the border checkpoint on the hillside opposite. “When we came from Syria, each one of us had a backpack and a pair of underwear,” Maher Kiwan laughs, a broad smile lighting up his eyes. He waves his…
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