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Chamber set for maiden Bonny investment, tourism expo
The Sun Nigeria
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June 4, 2025
From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Bonny Chamber of Commerce is set to kick off the first Bonny Investment and Tourism Expo, in celebrating the potential and abundant opportunity embedded in the oil-rich coastal Island in Rivers State. The...
Halkidiki suffers from grave tourism staff shortages
Kathimerini
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A local survey in Halkidiki, the Balkans’ favorite tourism destination, has shown that nearly two out of every five businesses in the sector are still looking for staff, with the 2025 summer season well underway. At the same time, more than seven...
Middle East tourism spend to jump 50% to $350bln by 2030
Zawya
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The total tourism spend in the Middle East by 2030 will be 50% higher than in 2024, generating expenditure of nearly $350 billion, according to A new report compiled by Tourism Economics on behalf of Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The ATM Travel...
Major change to Blackpool tourist attractions in 'bold move'
Liverpool Echo
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June 4, 2025
Some of Blackpool's most popular and best loved attractions are set to see a major change as they are taken over by the council, in a 'bold move' for the resort. Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Tower Eye, Circus, Ballroom, Dungeons, and Madame Tussauds...
'We want more Maltese to work in tourism, hospitality' - ITS
Times of Malta
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June 4, 2025
The Institute of Tourism Studies on Wednesday said it wants to see more Maltese in the hospitality sector, as it announced that the Skills Pass for Maltese and EU workers will open in July and will be offered free of charge — unlike for...
CTO Recognizes Karolin Troubetzkoy for Exceptional Service to Caribbean Tourism
The Voice
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June 4, 2025
L-R: Tourism giants Dona Regis Prosper, Karolin Troubetzkoy and Vanessa Ledesma Karolin Troubetzkoy, Executive Director of Marketing and Operations at Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain Resort, and Vice President of the Saint Lucia Hospitality and...
Sali admin pushes for Tawi-Tawi’s weaving industry roadmap
Politiko
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June 4, 2025
The Tawi-Tawi government, under the leadership of Governor Yshmael “Mang” I. Sali, has conducted a three-day strategic planning workshop to formulate the province’s weaving industry roadmap. Personnel from the Provincial Planning and Development...
Sudurpaschim Summit Highlights ADB’s Tourism Study To Unlock Province’s Economic Potential
New Spotlight Nepal
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today presented recommendations for developing Sudurpaschim into a sustainable and inclusive tourism destination. The recommendations were part of the Sudurpaschim Integrated Economic and Tourism Development Study...
David Lammy's Historic Endorsement of Morocco's Autonomy Plan Creates Unparalleled Business Potential for UK Companies
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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June 4, 2025
UK Foreign Minister David Lammy's recent declaration of support for Rabat's Autonomy Plan for the Moroccan Sahara during a trip to Morocco must be viewed in context as far more than a political gesture. Instead, it's a long overdue diplomatic...
TradeMalta: 10 years of empowering Malta’s international business ambition
Times of Malta
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June 4, 2025
This year marks a proud milestone for TradeMalta as it celebrates its 10th anniversary – a decade dedicated to empowering Malta-based businesses to succeed beyond national borders. Since its inception as a public-private partnership, TradeMalta...
McKinney Is Booming: City Approves Luxury Resort Development For Tourism Growth
Local Profile of Collin County - Texas
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June 4, 2025
The JW Marriott development will bring 290 guest rooms, conference space and for-sale condos A major hospitality development is on the horizon in McKinney. The city council recently approved a resolution to move forward with a new JW Marriott...
CDC Health Advisory Says This 'Ongoing Risk' Leaves Travelers Vulnerable on Planes, Trains, Public Transport, and More
AOL
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andreswd/Getty Images A woman getting a vaccine before traveling. Key Points A surge of measles cases has caused the CDC to update its advisory. The CDC recommends that travelers should get vaccinated to prevent measles before traveling...
Challenges faced by SMMEs tackled at business summit
Witness
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June 4, 2025
uMvoti Municipality and the Isizwe Esiqhakazile NPO hosted a successful SMME Summit, which aimed to address the fundamental challenges faced by small businesses and informal traders, and to explore feasible strategies to address these challenges...
Read the June 2025 MEED Business Review
MEED
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June 4, 2025
Gulf accelerates AI and data centre strategy; Baghdad keeps up project spending, but fiscal clouds gather; Banking stocks rise despite lower global oil prices The GCC states are playing an increasingly important role in developing future...
Wisconsin Department of Tourism pushes film tax credits as a top priority
Barron News Shield - Wisconsin
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(The Center Square) – Increasing the number of films and TV shows shot in Wisconsin is one of three priorities for Wisconsin’s Department of Tourism, Secretary Anne Sayers told the Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism. The others...
‘Connecting people & culture’ – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines now offering non-stop flights to the Netherlands
News Room
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June 4, 2025
With hundreds of flights already operating across the globe, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has further expanded its service by offering non-stop flights between Guyana and the Netherlands, commencing on June 4, 2025. The airline will operate the new...
Middle East tourism spend to jump 50% to $350bn by 2030
Trade Arabia
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The total tourism spend in the Middle East by 2030 will be 50% higher than in 2024, generating expenditure of nearly $350 billion, according to A new report compiled by Tourism Economics on behalf of Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The ATM Travel...
Tourist Attraction Fund audit released (PRINT ONLY)
The Guam Daily Post
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The Office of Public Accountability has released the financial audit for the Tourist Attraction Fund for fiscal year 2023, and while independent auditors rendered an unmodified, or clean, opinion, they also identified one material weakness related...
I'm determined to deliver better transport says mayor as she announces £14m investment in EV charging, bus stops and making travel safer and sustainable
Sunderland Echo
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June 4, 2025
The region’s bus shelters and Metro stations are set to be revamped or replaced as well as the installation of over 150 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points thanks to a proposed £13.92m investment. A report, commissioned by North East mayor...
Tourism spending in the Middle East is projected to reach US$350 billion by 2030, according to a new travel industry report
Eye of Riyadh
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A new report compiled by Tourism Economics on behalf of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) predicts that by 2030, total tourism spend in the Middle East will be 50% higher than in 2024, generating expenditure of nearly US$350 billion. The ATM Travel...