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Tourism
Philstar
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July 16, 2025
At the groundbreaking for the Caticlan (Boracay) airport terminal on July 14, 2025, President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos, BBM) had effusive words for chair and CEO Ramon S. Ang, whose San Miguel Corporation is the operator of...
Tourism change in Imereti: Fewer Europeans, more visitors from the Middle East
Georgia Today
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July 16, 2025
Lasha Berekashvili, director of Travel To Georgia, shares that tourism trends in Georgia’s Imereti region are changing this summer, as fewer European travelers are visiting the area while arrivals from the Middle East are on the rise. Speaking to...
Tourist issues important advice to anyone going out for meals in Spain
Daily Express
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July 16, 2025
A British holidaymaker has issued a warning to fellow tourists over a "popular restaurant scam" she claims is sweeping Mallorca. Content creator Octavia, who describes herself as a "travel guide for foodies", took to TikTok to share her advice...
Tourist visits iconic Italian attraction and says it's 'not for faint hearted'
Daily Express
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July 16, 2025
A tourist has captured the thrilling and nerve-wracking experience of entering the Blue Grotto, a sea cave in Capri, southern Italy. A TikTok video by The Rojos, a couple who regularly share their travel adventures, shows a boatman guiding a small...
Tourism rebounds to 95 pct of pre-pandemic number
Macau Business
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July 16, 2025
Inbound visitation has recovered to about 95 per cent of the 2019 level, with 19.22 million visitors having made their way into Macau between January and June. The total arrivals, as per the first plenary meeting of the Tourism Development...
Tourism chief hopes hosting Open will create investment boost for golf courses
Southern Daily Echo
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John McGrillen, the chief executive of Tourism NI, said the revenue generated by golf tourism in Northern Ireland has already grown by 66% to £86 million per annum since Northern Ireland last staged the sporting showpiece in 2019. But Mr...
Tourists issued warning over hidden £300 charge in popular European holiday destination as people call it 'disgusting'
Daily Mail
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July 16, 2025
Holidaymakers heading to Corfu this summer have been warned of a hidden network charge that could cost them hundreds before they've even stepped out of the airport. Tourists have been left baffled by a 'Welcome to Albania' text message they'd...
Tourists heading to Spanish island warned of new rule when eating out
Bristol Post
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July 16, 2025
Brits heading to Majorca this summer should be alert about a new rule being enforced at some restaurants on the Spanish island. If you're heading out to enjoy a nice meal, be aware that a common habit is set to be banned. According to a report by...
Tourists risk £400 fine for picnics and drinking booze in Portofino crackdown
The Mirror
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July 16, 2025
A sun-drenched holiday hotspot could fine rulebreaking Brits more than £400 after it introduced sweeping bans restricting a slew of typical summer activities. Italian officials in Portofino, a stunning coastal town on the country's Riviera in...
Tourism Minister inspects Kupli Orchid resort, backs eco-tourism development along Kupli River
Hub Network
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July 16, 2025
Shillong, July 16: Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Wednesday visited the Kupli Orchid Resort in Priang village, West Jaintia Hills, as part of an inspection of state-run tourism infrastructure. He was accompanied by local MLA Nujorki Sungoh and...
British holidaymakers warned that popular islands 'are not paradise anymore' amid anti-tourism protests
GB News
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July 16, 2025
British holidaymakers planning trips to the Canary Islands are facing warnings that the popular Spanish archipelago "is not a paradise anymore" as anti-tourism protests intensify across the islands. According to reports, 18 million tourists are...
Archi-tourism: Architecture and Tourism in focus
The Times Group Malawi
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July 16, 2025
Architecture has a profound impact on tourism. Architecture in tourism is normally associated with the cultural aspect of tourism. In tourism, culture attracts tourists to visit areas with an aim of experiencing a place. The cultural experience...
Zambia Tourism Agency Signs Tourism Promotion Campaign with BBC and Expedia
Zambia Daily Mail
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THE Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) signed a six-month global media Tourism Promotion Campaign in partnership with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Expedia, a leading global online travel agency. Speaking during the signing ceremony, ZTA...
South Korea casino stocks soar based on tourism increase
iGB
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July 15, 2025
South Korea’s relaxed visa policy for Chinese visitors won’t take effect until later in the third quarter, but casino stocks are already rising in anticipation of a tourism surge. The South Korea gaming industry is already reaping the benefits of...
Drink it in: The growth of global wine tourism
KULR 8 - Montana
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July 16, 2025
Economists predict the global wine tourism market will surpass $108 billion in 2025, and will continue to grow by more than 12% a year, potentially exceeding $350 billion by 2035. Once primarily an upper-class venture, the millennial drive for...
'These figures are not cooked' – GTA defends credibility of 2024 Tourism Report
GhanaWeb
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July 16, 2025
The Ghana Tourism Authority’s (GTA) research officer, Matthew Ackah Erzoah, has expressed disappointment over attempts by some industry players to discredit the 2024 Ghana Tourism Report. During a panel discussion on Joy FM on July 12, 2025, which...
'Pint prices are insane' - Temple Bar is world's third biggest tourist trap
Newstalk
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July 16, 2025
Temple Bar has been labelled the world's third biggest tourist trap in new research released by Nomad eSIM. Staff at the organisation scoured reviews of some of the world’s top tourist attractions online, looking for mentions of the phrase...
L’Alfàs del Pi collects public input to assess impact of sustainable tourism plans
Euro Weekly News
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July 16, 2025
The feedback collected will be essential. Credit: Ayuntamiento Alfaz del Pi The town of L’Alfàs del Pi is stepping up its efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of its Sustainable Tourism in Destination Plans (PSTD), with on-the-ground surveys now...
The economic impact of hunting tourism in South Africa
Sunday Independent
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July 16, 2025
IN the global debate over ethical travel and wildlife conservation, one industry in South Africa is quietly propping up some rural economies: hunting tourism. A study from North-West University (NWU) revealed that hunting tourism, both domestic...
China, Japan Hit Record Highs in Foreign Tourist Arrivals
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Foreign visitor numbers have hit historic highs in both China and Japan, as official data released Wednesday highlights a post-pandemic tourism rebound driven by relaxed entry rules. China, the world’s second most populous nation, has...