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Tourists added $28.5 billion to Colorado’s economy last year
The Canon City Daily Record - Colorado
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July 30, 2025
Tourists continued to funnel billions of dollars into the Colorado’s economy last year, but new data released Tuesday shows a mixed bag for tourism’s impact in 2024 and the first half of 2025. Tourism contributed $28.5 billion to the state’s...
Tourism Minister Borshosh Discusses Prospects of Israeli Tourism Market with Israir Airlines Representatives
Bulgarian News Agency
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Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh held a meeting with representatives of Israir Airlines, a leading Israeli airline and part of IDB Tourism Group – the largest international tourism services provider based in Israel, the Bulgarian Tourism...
Tourism numbers fall by 2% in June on last year - CSO
RTE Ireland
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July 30, 2025
The number of foreign visitors to Ireland in June was down 2% on the same time last year. New data from the Central Statistics Office shows that 654,000 tourists arrived in the country last month - an increase of 6% in comparison with June 2023....
Tourism is booming in Halifax, but it’s also raising prices for visitors
Global News
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July 30, 2025
Industry officials say Halifax is enjoying a record-high number of visitors this summer, as the city becomes a must-see destination among Canadian travellers. But those in the industry and tourists alike are finding Halifax isn’t the tourism...
Tourism Minister Calls for Unity and Innovation at Intra-Sectoral Retreat
The Voice Gambia
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July 30, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Abdoulie Jobe, has called for renewed collaboration and a unified approach to strengthen The Gambia’s tourism and cultural sectors, as he opened a high-level intra-sectoral retreat on...
'Tourist trap': The most disappointing beaches in the world, according to Aussies
Nine
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July 30, 2025
Australians are surely spoiled when it comes to beaches. From buzzing spots with hip ocean-side cafes to isolated havens with only local wildlife for company, we have it all. So it takes a lot for overseas beaches to match up. READ MORE: Packing...
Tourists in holiday hotspot panic after receiving concerning phone alert
Daily Express
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July 30, 2025
Holidaygoers have been left in a panic after receiving a tsunami alert while travelling in Hawaii. It comes after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's far east in the early hours of this morning in what the BBC has described as "one of the...
Tourism industry slams delays, warns 3 m visitor target unlikely without action
Daily FT
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Claims despite global hype, officials fail to act decisively on key strategic initiatives Sri Lanka needs to woo over 1.68 m more tourists in remaining of 2025 Asserts no interim campaign or expert committee seen as promised by Deputy Minister...
Cyprus tourism revenue hits €373.3 million in May – UK remains top market
Cyprus Mail
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July 30, 2025
Tourism revenue in Cyprus climbed to €373.3 million in May 2025, according to the latest results on Wednesday from the passengers survey conducted by the statistical service (Cystat). This marks a 20.2 per cent increase compared to May 2024, when...
How casino legalization will drive Azerbaijan’s economic and tourism expansion
AzerNews
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July 30, 2025
Tourism remains one of the most dynamic and economically impactful sectors worldwide, contributing not only to GDP growth but also to international visibility and national prestige. For a country like Azerbaijan, which has historically relied on...
Number of tourists up 13.5% in first six months of year – NSO
The Malta Independent
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Inbound tourists for the first six months of 2025 amounted to 1,805,730, an increase of 13.5 per cent over the same period in 2024. Total nights spent by inbound tourists went up by 13.2 per cent, almost reaching 10.7 million nights, the NSO said...
Dhofar's beaches buzz with tourists during Khareef Season 2025
Times of Oman
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Muscat: Dhofar Governorate's beaches are witnessing a vibrant tourist movement during the Khareef season, due to the recreational, fishing, and natural exploration opportunities they offer. These opportunities cater to the needs of beachgoers and...
Safety first: Tourists advised to postpone beach trips amid tsunami alert
Politiko
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July 30, 2025
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is urging the public including tourists to avoid beaches and coastal areas in several provinces amid a tsunami alert. The department led by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco appealed for “extreme caution” to ensure...
N. Korea pushes winter tourism with China ahead of party congress
Daily NK
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July 30, 2025
North Korea is taking concrete steps to boost tourism with China to meet growing demand for winter festivals and sports. “At the end of June, Kim Jong Un suddenly ordered various Cabinet departments to promote new projects that would qualitatively...
Changunarayan Temple welcomes over 31,000 tourists in a year
The Rising Nepal
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Bhaktapur, July 30: The Changunarayan Temple in Bhaktapur district, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracted a total of 31,225 foreign tourists in the fiscal year 2024/25. According to the Chief of the Changunarayan Tourism Centre,...
Economic Watch: Scorching heat fuels China's booming nighttime tourism
Xinhua News Agency
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CHANGSHA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- As sweltering heat waves sweep across China, a recent tourist trend has emerged after dark. In ancient towns and even mountain parks, travelers are escaping the heat and heading out after sunset, boosting "nighttime...
Foreign tourist arrivals still below 2019: Ex-CEO says India's dirty, potholed cities are hurting economy
Business Today
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July 30, 2025
India's poor urban infrastructure is now hurting its economic image - and its foreign tourist numbers. Former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor on Wednesday said, "Foreign tourist arrivals into India are still below 2019 levels, while Vietnam, China,...
Bali Government Bans Development of Tourism Facilities on Productive Land
Indonesia Expat
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July 30, 2025
Governor Wayan Koster enforces a strict ban on new tourism development on Bali’s productive land as part of a long-term plan to protect the island from overexploitation. The Bali Provincial Government has officially prohibited the issuance of...
Jordan’s Tourism Minister states says nation wants to boost Chinese Tourism
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordan is focused on increasing the number of Chinese tourists visiting the country, according to the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Lina Annab. She highlighted that China represents a key tourism market worldwide and for Jordan...
Goa tourism minister cracks down on unregistered homestays amid rising resident concerns
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network- Panaji Panaji, Jul 30: In a sharp move against the unchecked growth of illegal holiday rentals, Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte on Monday lashed out at the misuse of residential apartments as commercial homestays,...