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Sicily shows no signs of over-tourism, unlike Malta
The Malta Independent
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Prime Minister Robert Abela, at the 1 May celebrations, declared that Malta's economy is a "miracle". This success is due to a massive increase in production, achieved by the importation of low-paid third-country workers and unbridled mass tourism...
Plans call for making southern Schuylkill a tourist spot
Republican Herald - Pennsylvania
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June 6, 2025
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Imagine artists, entertainers and food trucks gathered in a venue at St. John and Main streets in the heart of the borough’s business district. That’s what Riverside Plaza, the space between M&T bank and Stine’s Pharmacy, would...
Tourists warning as popular holiday bar 'charges 100 Euro for a beer'
The Mirror
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June 6, 2025
Tourists have been warned to avoid a popular bar that has been accused of charging up to €100 for a single beer. DK Oyster in Mykonos, Greece, has long been frustrating customers. Over the years, numerous patrons have voiced their grievances about...
Business Talk – ΜΑΣΤΟΡΑ ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΑ ΝΙΚ: Μία πολυμορφική επιχείρηση ευεξίας που έχει πολλά να προσφέρει
Greek Travel Pages
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June 6, 2025
Πηγή: Iasis Spa Η επιχείρηση ΜΑΣΤΟΡΑ ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΑ ΝΙΚ ενώνει την ποιότητα, την καινοτομία και την εμπειρία σε έναν ολιστικό κόσμο ευεξίας Στον διαρκώς εξελισσόμενο χώρο της ευεξίας και του τουρισμού εμπειριών, μια ελληνική επιχείρηση ξεχωρίζει για...
Proposed tourism tax for the City is not the answer
Limerick Post
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June 6, 2025
THE Fine Gael councillors in Limerick’s Metropolitan District strongly oppose Mayor John Moran’s proposed introduction of a tourism tax in the city. Mayor Moran is seeking the Government’s blessing to introduce a hotel tax or levy as part of a...
More hotel rooms being built than tourists to fill them, says local tourism leader
WDEF - Tennessee
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June 6, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A discussion was held this week on the future on how to better position Chattanooga competitively in the tourism industry. It was held during a hearing on Hamilton County’s general government budget. In this year’s...
Tourists visiting Mallorca warned: ‘Be wary of suspicious offers of help’
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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June 6, 2025
When planning a holiday in Mallorca, safety is one of the aspects most valued by travellers. Although the country is recognised as one of the safest in Europe, authorities such as the Guardia Civil and the National Police work constantly to ensure...
Feds ask court to dismiss timber industry lawsuit that aims to increase Tongass old-growth logging
KTOO - Alaska
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June 6, 2025
The Tongass National Forest covers more than 80% of the land in Southeast Alaska. (Photo by Katie Anastas/KTOO) Listen to this story: https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/05LogSuit_WEB.wav The largest timber companies operating in...
A 700% APR lending business tied to Dr. Phil’s son is dividing an Alaska tribe
Alaska Beacon
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June 6, 2025
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Co-published with Anchorage Daily News Reporting Highlights Community Divisions: A tribal lending...
Sunderland sees rise in overnight visitors as tourism bosses aim to stamp it on the map
Sunderland Echo
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June 6, 2025
Sunderland has seen a rise in overnight visitors, according to new tourism figures released this week. People enjoying a walk in the sun along the promenade at Seaburn Beach. | Sunderland EchoBuilding on a strong performance in 2023, the report...
Future-Proofing Tourism: RTD Academy Empowers Changemakers with Responsible Leadership Development
Travel Daily Media
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June 6, 2025
The Responsible Tourism Development Academy (RTDA), a flagship initiative of the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH), is proud to expand its internationally recognized suite of online training programs—crafted to inspire...
South Kerry village could be set for emergency helicopter landing zone following tourist injury
Irish Independent
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Derrynane GAA club outside Caherdaniel has been added to a list of potential landing sites for both Coast Guard and Air Ambulance helicopters, on the request of a local councillor, following a recent incident with an injured cyclist. Sporting...
Sikkim Landslide: 80 Stranded Tourists Safely Evacuated
Ommcom News
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June 6, 2025
Gangtok: At least 80 tourists stranded in the northern part of Sikkim due to inclement weather and landslides have been safely evacuated, an official said on Friday. A total of four helicopter sorties were conducted from Pakyong Greenfield Airport...
Tourists warned not to give in to very persuasive people who could land them in prison this summer
Wales Online
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June 6, 2025
Holidaymakers are being urged to be aware of people asking them to carry items back into the UK in their luggage. The warning comes after the jailing of footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas who duped two women - one of whom was his own partner - into...
Willem Blijdorp: Building A Global Business Empire
MENAFN
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June 6, 2025
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Willem Blijdorp initially set his sights on a career in tourism. From 1970 to 1975, he studied at the Hotel Management School in Maastricht, the Netherlands. However, upon graduation, he chose an unexpected path. He...
Tourists confess their biggest travel mistakes
USA Today - Virginia
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Tourists are increasingly engaging in illegal or disrespectful behavior while on vacation. Many travelers are unaware of local laws and customs, leading to unintentional violations. A sense of entitlement and the pandemic's impact have contributed...
Tracy Berkley Resigns as CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority
TNN Bermuda
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June 6, 2025
Hamilton, Bermuda — June 5, 2025 TNN is receiving reports this afternoon that Tracy Berkley, Chief Executive Officer of the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), has officially resigned from her post. A press release provided to TNN with a confirmation...
Hua Hin – Thailand’s Coastal Gem and the Future Blueprint for Tourism?
Travel Daily Media
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June 6, 2025
Photo: Thai tourism’s future blue print? We explore how Hua Hin might be used as a model for tourism recovery and innovation across the country Tucked along the Gulf of Thailand, just a few hours from Bangkok, Hua Hin remains one of the kingdom’s...
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar outlines major economic priorities at India-Central Asia Business Council Meet
New Delhi Times
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June 6, 2025
Addressing the India-Central Asia Business Council in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the need to strengthen economic ties between India and the Central Asian nations. He welcomed the high-level participation from...
Discover Lancaster’s new president, CEO looks to build on bump in tourism
Central Penn Business Journal - Pennsylvania
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June 6, 2025
Lancaster’s tourism continues to grow and Discover Lancaster’s new president and CEO Jeffrey S. Vasser looks to continue the trend. “It’s very gratifying to join a renowned destination like Lancaster County that continues to grow,” said Vasser. “I...