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Tourism predicted to be on the up, but locals say they 'have never seen Cornwall so empty'
Cornwall's tourism industry is set for a healthy rebound this year, bouncing back from last year, it's being claimed. Booking trends and other positive indicators suggest that the hospitality sector is gearing up for an exceedingly busy summer...

Tourism seen contributing P5.9 trillion to 2025 GDP
MANILA, Philippines — The tourism industry is poised to earn big this year, making up over one-fifth of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to a forecast by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). Tourism is expected to...

Tourism Minister praises ATA-Europe’s efforts to promote Aruba
0 Tourism Minister Wendrick Cicilia continued his working visit to Europe this week. After attending meetings at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland, he traveled to the Netherlands, where he held several meetings...

Airlines Cancel Flights, Governments Issue Warnings Amid Israel–Iran Escalation
Global airlines are cancelling or rerouting flights and governments are issuing heightened travel advisories due to rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Following Israel’s reported strike on nuclear facilities in Tehran, the airspace over...

Business chiefs push back against 'politically-led' tourist tax
A politically-led tourist tax “risks unpicking good work” by the private sector IN building a “flourishing and thriving visitor economy” business leaders have warned. A coalition of Mayors from across England – led by Liverpool City Region Metro...

Passengers Shocked As U.S. Airline Suddenly Shuts Down, 'Please Don't Go To The Airport'
Flights get canceled all the time, whether because of bad weather, technical issues, or strikes. Yet, sometimes cancellations happen for the weirdest reasons. Silver Airway, a regional airline based in Florida, has probably made the strangest...

Canadians Boycott U.S. Travel As Airlines Shift to Europe and Latin America, Cutting U.S. Flights
Since the beginning of the year, the relationship between the U.S. and Canada has been pretty tense. The situation worsened considerably following Trump's tariff war in early April when thousands of Canadians decided to boycott U.S. travel and...

SunExpress, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Arcube and Emu Analytics recognised in industry’s definitive innovation awards
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Dubai–Madagascar Business Forum signals new chapter in Antananarivo’s economic rise under President Rajoelina
Organised in partnership with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM), the event connected a high-level Malagasy delegation composed of President Andry Rajoelina, senior government ministers and over 60 business owners with their...

Ahmedabad Air India Plane Crash: Nifty India Tourism Index Extends Decline As Hotel, Airline And Tourism Industry Stocks Fall
“We do not expect long-term repercussion of this incident on the travel and tourism segment. If at all there is any impact (like uptick in cancellation), that would be limited to the near term. Airline sector have growth potential over the longer...

Medaina Festival: Techno tourism at a wonder of the world
In Wadi Rum, where the Bedouin tribes hold significant influence, Tithorea worked hard to develop a cooperative and respectful partnership. Over a lengthy period of visits, Koyess developed relationships with every tribe and spoke to each head,...

Ships arrive at full capacity,;other aspects of tourism a little off
Alaska tourism operators say the season seems a little off after years of strong growth in the industry, with some operators seeing evidence that the Trump administration’s confrontational approach to international relations is complicating the...

Ship Repair USA 2025 draws industry leaders to New Orleans
Written by Heather Ervin Morgan Fanberg, CEO, Glosten (far right) moderates a panel on tariffs and policy alongside Garrett Rice, President, Master Boat Builders (left); Ted Williams, President, Senesco Marine (second from right); and Adam L....

Scandinavian Airlines and Vietnam Airlines Enter Codeshare Partnership
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Vietnam Airlines today announced a new codeshare agreement that will connect Scandinavia and Vietnam more closely than ever before. The partnership, formed between two SkyTeam members, is designed to enhance travel...

B.C. tourism minister tours Whistler and Squamish
Minister Spencer Chandra Herbert visits key sites, hears from local leaders on housing, international trends and tourism’s impact on residents B.C.’s Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport made a hands-on visit to Whistler and Squamish June...

Parabolic Flight Tourism Market Report 2025 With Long-Term Forecast To 2034: Rising Demand For Thrill Drives Growth, Aerospace Tech And VR Transform Parabolic Flights Into Immersive Journeys
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The parabolic flight tourism market is exploding, projected to soar from USD 39.7 billion in 2025 to USD 424.1 billion by 2034, driven by a 30.1% CAGR. Key growth factors include booming interest in adventure...

Ghana is open for foreign direct investment in tourism
By Hafsa Obeng Accra, June 13, GNA – Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has reiterated that Ghana is open for foreign direct investment in tourism. She said the country was always ready for such investments...

The Exorcist Spawned A Bizarre Horror Tourist Attraction During A War
William Friedkin's horror classic "The Exorcist," based on the novel by William Peter Blatty, opens in the deserts of northern Iraq, where the elderly Father Merrin (Max Von Sydow) finds a mysterious, demonic sculpture. The statue depicts an...
Statement from the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke
News & Events 13th June 2025 This afternoon, Michael Carey tendered his resignation as Chair of Enterprise Ireland. A process will now commence through the Public Appointments Service to appoint a new Chair. Jim Woulfe sits on the board of...

Canadian airline Porter Airlines receives approval to fly to Costa Rica
QCOSTARICA — Toronto-based Porter Airlines has been authorized by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) to operate scheduled international flights to Costa Rica. The approval also adds Jamaica and the United Kingdom to the airline’s...