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bbc.co.uk - Hannah Griffiths - Coventry tourism tops £1bn for first time
Coventry tourism tops £1bn for first time
BBC

Tourism bosses in Coventry say a landmark year for the city has seen visitor spending generate more than £1bn in economic value for the first time. New figures show 12.6 million people visited the city in 2025, up 6.5% on the previous year.

bbc.co.uk - Hannah Griffiths - Coventry tourism tops £1bn for first time
Coventry tourism tops £1bn for first time
BBC

Hannah Griffiths and Dan Sambell, in Coventry Tourism bosses in Coventry say a landmark year for the city has seen visitor spending generate more than £1bn in economic value for the first time. New figures show 12.6 million people visited the…

abc.net.au - Andrew Chounding - Farming, tourism leaders slam federal government's backpacker cuts
Farming, tourism leaders slam federal government's backpacker cuts
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Backpacker numbers will be slashed and visa eligibility tightened under the federal government's immigration changes. Working holiday-makers are crucial for staffing farming and tourism businesses across Australia. Industry leaders say the changes…

theconversation.com - Linda Osti - Is England right to introduce a tourism tax?
Is England right to introduce a tourism tax?
The Conversation

Supporters tend to call it a “visitor levy”. Detractors prefer to call it a “tourist tax”. Whether you agree with it or not, an extra charge for overnight stays has become a common feature of modern travel. Recent…

watoday.com.au - Holly Thompson - The WA tourism towns with more Airbnb listings than rentals
The WA tourism towns with more Airbnb listings than rentals
WAtoday

Tourism hotspots across Western Australia are being flooded by short-stay accommodation listings, with hundreds of Airbnb listings recorded compared to a small handful of available rentals. The WA Greens have called on the state government to enact…

skift.com - Rashaad Jorden - U.S. Tourism Slide Deepens With 12% Drop in August
U.S. Tourism Slide Deepens With 12% Drop in August
Skift

U.S. inbound arrivals fell 11.8% year-over-year in August to about 3.1 million, accelerating from July's 7% decline and leaving year-to-date visits down 5.8%, with drops across all regions and only 3 of the top 20 source markets growing. Industry…

odt.co.nz - Beyond sustainability to regeneration: New Zealand's path to 'ESG' tourism
Beyond sustainability to regeneration: New Zealand's path to 'ESG' tourism
Otago Daily Times Online News

Living here in New Zealand, one is constantly reminded that the crown jewel of our tourism industry is, without a doubt, our pristine natural environment. Yet, it begs a critical question: can increasing visitor numbers at the expense of our…

kawarthanow.com - GreenUP - Green tourism takes centre stage at upcoming Green Economy Peterborough discussion
Green tourism takes centre stage at upcoming Green Economy Peterborough discussion
kawarthaNOW

The GreenUP team was saddened to learn of the recent passing of Robert Winslow, founder of 4th Line Theatre. We offer our sincere condolences to the Winslow family and the community at large as we mourn this significant loss. May Robert's…

wsvn.com - Steven Cejas - New tourism campaign showcases cultural and natural wonders of the DR - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
New tourism campaign showcases cultural and natural wonders of the DR - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

MIAMI — The Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism launched a new international campaign titled “Feel Dominican Republic” during an event at the Four Seasons in Miami. Tourism officials said the campaign aims to show that the…

straitstimes.com - Singapore Tourism Board launches tender for mixed-use Orchard development at former SCGS site
Singapore Tourism Board launches tender for mixed-use Orchard development at former SCGS site
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Sep 17, 2026, 01:19 PM SINGAPORE – The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) on Sept 16 launched a concept-and-price revenue tender for the redevelopment of 37 Emerald Hill, which…

traveloffpath.com - Trevor Kucheran - This South American Jungle Coast With 85°F Winters, Ancient Ruins, And $12 Whole Snapper Feasts Is Breaking Tourism Records
This South American Jungle Coast With 85°F Winters, Ancient Ruins, And $12 Whole Snapper Feasts Is Breaking Tourism Records
Travel Off Path

I knew I had hit the authenticity jackpot. The thick, humid air of the Sierra Nevada mountains hits you the second you roll down the windows on the drive out of the airport. You are not pulling into a Americanized resort zone. Instead, the two lane…

royalgazette.com - Alva Solomon - Government holds connectivity talks with United Airlines
Government holds connectivity talks with United Airlines
The Royal Gazette

4eea7af5-5656-40ce-b02a-29d4df846b6d Created: Sep 17, 2026 04:01 PM (Updated: Sep 17, 2026 04:01 PM) Lawrence Scott, chairman of the Bermuda Airport Authority, left, with Erin Wright, chief operations officer of the Bermuda Tourism Authority; Jan…

abc.net.au - Gareth Hutchens - Business and miners back Labor's migration policies, but farmers angry
Business and miners back Labor's migration policies, but farmers angry
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Business groups, miners and the housing industry have welcomed the federal government's changes to the migration system. But farmers and the hospitality and tourism industries say the government's crackdown on working holiday visas will hit the…

fastcompany.com - Matt Mandrella - Every American city needs a music office
Every American city needs a music office
Fast Company

Cities are spending aggressively to compete for economic growth and cultural relevance. They build entertainment districts, recruit employers, subsidize major developments, and launch branding campaigns designed to attract people to them. While…

dynamitenews.com - Sreeja Chowdhury - From Conflict To Opportunity: How Kashmir's Young Generation Is Rewriting Its Future | Dynamite News
From Conflict To Opportunity: How Kashmir's Young Generation Is Rewriting Its Future | Dynamite News
News: Today's News Headlines & Daily Updates from Sports, Movies, Politics, Business | Dynamite News

Post Published By: Sreeja Chowdhury Updated: 17 September 2026, 4:08 PM IST Srinagar: For decades, Kashmir's story has largely been viewed through the lens of conflict, shutdowns, violence and uncertainty. But a new generation that grew up…

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