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Illinois tourism hits record $50.2B in visitor spending, topping $88B in total economic impact
Illinois tourism reached new peaks last year, breaking records on visitor spending and generating over $88 billion in total economic impact, Gov. JB Pritzker's office announced. The growth was driven by around 115 million domestic and international…
I live in Thailand and Pattaya shows the worst of tourism - but also the best
The first time I visited Pattaya I confess, I was dubious. Other journalists I know had turned down the job due to the destination's famously seedy reputation. Just an hour's drive southeast of Bangkok, Pattaya has been known as “Sin…
Busan tourism: Urban national park attracts diverse hikers
On the morning of Aug. 25, hikers gathered in small groups outside Beomeosa Station on Busan Metro Line 1, in the city's Geumjeong District, and set off for Geumjeongsan National Park. From the station they walked about five minutes uphill and…
Suvendu Adhikari unveils new West Bengal tourism logo; faces criticism
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday (September 4, 2026) unveiled a new State tourism logo and highlighted his Government's push towards better infrastructure development. Meanwhile, the new logo has faced criticism for the quality…
Highland tourism partners unite to strengthen industry voice ahead of Visitor Levy consultation
Highland tourism and business organisations are coming together to coordinate a programme of industry engagement ahead of the forthcoming 12-week statutory consultation on the proposed Highland Visitor Levy. Following Highland Council's decision to…
Saracens Announce Partnership with Saint Lucia Tourism Authority
Saracens is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA), welcoming the Caribbean destination as the rugby club's Official Destination Partner ahead of the 2026/27 season. The partnership will connect Saint…
Drones deployed over Thailand's 'sin city' for USS Abraham Lincoln visit
Drones have been deployed in the Thai city of Pattaya to boost security amid the influx of thousands of American military personnel on shore leave. Around 5,000 sailors started arriving in Pattaya, known as Thailand's 'Sin City,' on Wednesday…
Travelers flocked to Illinois last year, generating over $88 billion in economic impact
Illinois tourism reached new peaks last year, breaking records on visitor spending and generating over $88 billion in total economic impact, Gov. JB Pritzker's office announced. The growth was driven by around 115 million domestic and international…
Hong Kong Tourism Board unveils new UK strategy to build on strong visitor growth
As Asia's World City, Hong Kong seamlessly pairs a high-paced urban centre, famed for its globally acclaimed bars and Michelin-standard dining, with serene coastal escapes, rugged mountain trails, and a tapestry of distinct neighbourhoods and…
US troops welcomed to 'Sin City' Pattaya by 'woman with snake' and STD warning
US troops were given a wild welcome to Thailand's notorious party city of Pattaya – coming face-to-face with a woman brandishing a massive yellow snake. A bizarre photograph shows four servicemen gathered around the woman in the street as…
Saint Lucia partners with Saracens rugby team ahead of winter BA boost
Sep 4, 202615:48 GMT by Robin Murray The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has signed a partnership with rugby club Saracens to become its official destination partner ahead of the 2026-27 season. Marking the Caribbean island's first partnership…
We're taking it very personally': Republican mayor from Lake Ontario city rejects Trump's 'Lake America
The mayor of a New York State city on the shore of Lake Ontario has said his community is taking the lake's renaming “very personally” and will not be using the new “Lake America” name. Robert Corradino is a Republican…
What to Expect at 37th Philippine Travel Mart
Around 300 exhibits showcasing the country's destinations, travel services, local products and cultural experiences await visitors at the Philippines' longest-running travel fair. The 37th Philippine Travel Mart features exhibits from tour…
I was wrong to avoid Barcelona because of overtourism - here's why
Most people are surprised when I say I've never visited Barcelona – and for good reason. The city is one of the richest in Europe in terms of art, culture, cuisine and sports. It's home to the Sagrada Família, Camp Nou, Barceloneta…
Government cannot implement revenue-sharing system for film industry: APSFTVTDC chairman
Andhra Pradesh State Film, Television and Theatre Development Corporation (APSFTVTDC) chairman P. Bharat Bhushan on Friday said the government was not in a position to implement a percentage-based revenue-sharing system between film producers and…
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