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How Chichibu, Japan, Is Building A Different Kind Of Sustainable Tourism
Takahiro Niwa, the vice priest of Shimabuji Temple in Japan's Saitama prefecture. The 34 Buddhist temples scattered through the mountainous western part of Japan's Saitama prefecture are revealing something few visitors ever see this year. The…
From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves
Across Europe this scorching summer, workers have struggled in the heat as wildfires raged and critical infrastructure was shut down. Here we look at the impact of the heatwaves on several major economies across mainland Europe – with the…
What would a tourism tax mean for Greater Manchester?
Tourism in the UK has experienced a major change this summer as Edinburgh became the first destination to roll out a city-wide tourist tax. The change came into force in July, coinciding with the busy summer period. Chances are Brits have already…
SW China's Guizhou becomes popular summer retreat with rich tourism resources
An aerial drone photo shows RVs from across the country parking at an RV camping base in Bijie, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 11, 2026. The cool climate and rich tourism resources in Guizhou have attracted lots of visitors seeking a…
Why are more Hongkongers turning to supplements to keep their 'engine' running?
In the first instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong's growing wellness trends, Lo Hoi-ying examines why younger residents are turning to supplements to boost energy, immunity and performance, as experts warn that…
Stephen Tompkinson on his greatest role as he helps the stars of the future
Actor Stephen Tompkinson has every reason to blow his own trumpet, as Brassed Off celebrates its 30th birthday with a tribute concert at the Royal Albert Hall.The TV star, who played Phil Ormondroyd, the troubled trombone player and son of the band…
Kwita Izina: A look at key gains of gorilla conservation
The 21st edition of Kwita Izina will be held on September 4 in Kinigi, Musanze District, with 22 baby mountain gorillas set to be named as Rwanda celebrates efforts that have enabled a once-endangered species thrive. This year's edition will be…
I don't buy overtourism debate': Business chief on future of Edinburgh city centre
Mr Smith is the chief executive of the New Town's business improvement district, representing 700 businesses on Princes Street and the surrounding avenues. In the top job since 2015, Mr Smith is well versed in the challenges facing his members, but…
People could get hurt': Conservationists decry AI wildlife visuals
But the viral image is not just unlikely, it is fake, part of a trend of wildlife images generated by artificial intelligence that experts warn endanger animals and people. AFP fact-checkers have debunked scores of similar synthetic visuals, from…
People could get hurt': Conservationists decry AI wildlife visuals
KUALA LUMPUR: The black-and-white image appears to show the unlikeliest of interactions: An orangutan cradling endangered leopard cubs deep in the jungles of Malaysia's Sabah state. But the viral image is not just unlikely, it is fake, part of a…
Vacation nightmare unfolds as ferry passengers battle seasickness at island hot spot
Tourists hopping between Greece's islands on high-speed ferries are reporting rough rides and brutal bouts of seasickness along the way. Across social media, travelers this summer have been opening up about stories of rocky crossings, ill…
'Why did it become personal?': furore over plans to expand Kent oyster shack
The clink of glasses and the lapping of the tide was punctuated by giggling toddlers and the slurp of oysters at tables populated by people gently sizzling on a baking day on the Kent seaside. But James Green, of the Whitstable Oyster Fishery…
Salamis wildfires LIVE: Evacuation order on Greek island over Peristeria and Selinia fires | World | News
Wildfires have erupted on Salamis Island An evacuation order has been issued on the Greek island of Salamis after two wildfires erupted nearly simultaneously. The separate blazes broke out in the Peristeria area, and in the Selinia area, with the…
A Boat Operator Was Fined for Waking a Sleeping Polar Bear With a Foghorn
Svalbard sits about 620 miles from the North Pole and is one of the few places left on Earth where polar bears roam freely. Thousands of tourists visit every year to see them in their natural habitat, and the Golden Rule is—look, snap some…
Edinburgh visitor levy cash must be spent in city centre, New Town chief demands
The 5% levy on overnight accommodation is estimated to generate tens of millions of pounds for the local authority's coffers each year. Mr Smith told The Herald that Essential Edinburgh, which consists of around 700 businesses, has been clear that…
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