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The Great Escape arrives with tourist discounts before summer
The Yucatan Times
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June 2, 2025
14 To promote domestic tourism before the official start of summer, the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) launched the “The Great Escape: The Good End of Tourism” campaign this Friday, May 30th. This initiative will run until Sunday, June 1st, and...
Tourists Disgusted By What Was Found At These 12 Popular North Carolina Swimming Destinations
The Travel
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June 2, 2025
Choosing a destination for your holiday has never been easier. With the advent of the internet, people now have plenty of blogs and YouTube channels to draw inspiration from. Yet, inspiration is not enough. People also need to stay up-to-date with...
Call for major upgrades to Thai tourism sector
Bangkok Post
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June 2, 2025
Council submits list of demands to PM PUBLISHED : 3 Jun 2025 at 04:50 The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) will this week submit a letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, requesting improvements to the tourism industry in order to...
Tourist travel and concerts bring boost to Bangor businesses
WABI - Maine
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June 3, 2025
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - It’s no secret Bangor is busier in the warmer months. Whether it be tourist travel or concertgoers, it’s safe to say they are back. “We’re getting people from all over the country and as well as Canada. They come for...
Business owner on credit card rewards: ‘When I use a card for expenses, I can take advantage of credit card rewards'
Show-Me State Times - Missouri
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June 2, 2025
Chris Meritt, owner of Merritt Roofing LLC in South Carolina, said that credit cards assist his business by simplifying customer payments and allowing him to earn rewards on company expenses. This statement was made during an interview. "When...
Brent Hill Steps Down After 4 Years at Tourism Fiji
Fiji Sun
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June 2, 2025
Tourism Fiji chief executive officer, Brent Hill said 75 per cent of Fiji’s tourism assets were locally owned. Tourism Fiji has officially announced the resignation of its chief executive officer, Brent Hill, who will step down from his role at...
Tourism Fiji announces Hill’s departure
FBC News
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Brent Hill Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Brent Hill will be stepping down from his role and returning permanently to Australia with his growing family. Hill will complete his time with Tourism Fiji at the end of August this year, after a successful...
IATA forecasts $36 billion airline profits for 2025 despite headwinds
Travel Daily News
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June 2, 2025
IATA projects airline net profits of $36 billion in 2025, reflecting improved margins, strong demand, falling fuel prices, and persistent supply chain challenges. NEW DELHI – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced updates to...
Ethiopian Airlines commences flights to Sharjah
New Business Ethiopia
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June 2, 2025
As Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates strengthen their diplomatic ties, Ethiopian Airlines launched a new passenger service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday June 1, 2025. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a vibrant event...
Corendon Airlines “20 Happy Flight Years – 20 Mutlu Uçuş Yılı”
Female First
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2 June 2025 Thursday 22nd May 2025 marked a very special date for Airline and Hotels group Corendon as they marked 20 years of impeccable service to the holidaying public. Who are Corendon Airlines The Airline takes it’s name from ‘Corundum’ a...
New SKTA CEO Delivers Measurable Results: Q1 Growth, Global Marketing Gains, and Renewed Industry Confidence
Times Caribbean
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June 2, 2025
Basseterre, St. Kitts (June 2, 2025) — The St. Kitts Tourism Authority (SKTA), under the direction of newly appointed CEO Kelly Fontenelle, reported strong gains in performance and market growth during its 2025 Stakeholder Meeting held on Friday,...
'We are open for business': High Country business owners are ready for tourists
WXII 12 - North Carolina
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June 2, 2025
Western North Carolina is open for business. That's the message local businesses are sharing as we begin the start of the summer tourist season.Local business owners, along with North Carolina's First Lady, Anna Stein, gathered at Wahoo's...
Bulawayo launches city-wide tourism data collection drive
Bulawayo 24 News
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June 2, 2025
The City of Bulawayo has launched a comprehensive city-wide data collection initiative aimed at transforming the local tourism and hospitality sector into a competitive and sustainable economic pillar. Running from June 2 to July 25, the exercise...
Tour operators ask PM Modi for ₹1000 crore allocation to increase foreign tourist arrivals
The Hindu
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June 2, 2025
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make an immediate budgetary allocation of ₹1,000 crore under the ‘Incredible India’ campaign and form an ‘India Tourism Board’ under the PM’s leadership with...
A new business will make it easier to paddle Aroostook waters
The County - Maine
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June 2, 2025
Houlton resident Johanna Johnston is launching the Riversbend Paddle Co. in Houlton. The kayak rental business, located on the Meduxnekeag River, opens up new outdoor recreation opportunities in Southern Aroostook County. (Courtesy: Johanna...
Tourist Season in Montana
95.5 KMBR - Montana
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June 2, 2025
With summer right around the corner, Montana is gearing up for its annual flood of tourists. Each summer, visitors from all over the world arrive to experience our state’s natural beauty, vibrant towns, and, of course, Yellowstone National Park....
Sicily's Mt. Etna Erupts, Sending Tourists Fleeing
Twitchy
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June 2, 2025
Mt. Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, has erupted spectacularly, leading to the evacuation of tourists. Mount Etna, Italy pic.twitter.com/PGa13MeDpF— Defiant L’s (@DefiantLs) June 2, 2025 Here's more from CNN: A massive eruption occurred at...
Tourists flee for their lives as Mount Etna erupts
NorthWalesLive
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June 2, 2025
A recently shared video shows the shocking moment a large group of tourists found themselves trapped on Mount Etna in Sicily as it erupted, spewing ash and rocks high into the air. The footage, shared on X, captures numerous visitors on the...
Local and state agencies step up efforts to curb littering with summer tourism approaching
FOX57 - South Carolina
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LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — With June welcoming in the beginning of South Carolina's summer travel and tourism season, PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association is reminding residents and travelers that there is a zero...
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen proposes tourism bylaw
Keremeos Review
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The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is considering new regulations requiring tourism accommodation operators to obtain business licences. The regulations would apply to Electoral Area E (Naramata) only. Other electoral areas would not be...