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Beyond August: Invest in Women Who Shape South African Tourism
IOL
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As we close Women’s Month, South African Tourism invites South Africans and visitors alike to turn celebration into action. Women power much of our visitor economy, from community guides and conservation rangers to hoteliers, makers and...
As Canadian visitors decline in the US, Whitefish Tourism sector feels the strain
Missoulian - Montana
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DCIM/100MEDIA/DJI_0185.JPG Photo provided by Brian Schott Paid for by Trade Connects US In Whitefish, Montana, tourism is more than a seasonal boost — it’s the economic engine that supports local jobs, small businesses and the character of the...
43 million euros - Balearic health service cost for tourists
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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August 29, 2025
Yago Gómez, the director of budgets for the IB-Salut health service in the Balearics, says that billing for tourists in 2024 was the highest ever. Given that there were more tourists than ever in 2024, this doesn't come as any great surprise. The...
Japan’s Osaka drops controversial plan to tax foreign tourists
South China Morning Post
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August 29, 2025
Japan’s Osaka prefecture has dropped a controversial plan to charge foreign tourists a special tax after an expert panel said the proposal was legally and practically unworkable. Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura had proposed the tax in March last...
Emirates Airline To Participate In Africa Tourism, Creative Economy Expo
Leadership
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August 29, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed the participation of Emirates Airlines in the upcoming Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCREE), scheduled to hold in Abuja between November 24 and 25, 2025. Afrocultour is organising the Expo...
First picture of Scottish tourist 'shot in Thailand' in road rage incident with local
Edinburgh Live
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August 29, 2025
A Scottish tourist was allegedly shot in Thailand during a road rage incident outside a hotel. The man, who has been named as Aiden McDonald, was hospitalised after the terrifying incident in the country's Mae Hong Son province on Tuesday, August...
Ministry pushes for AI utilization for cultural affairs and tourism
Antara
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August 29, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry has deemed Udayana University's Road to AI Center initiative as a strategic measure to make Bali a pioneer in AI utilization in cultural affairs and tourism. "The government needs...
Explained: What Is Last-Chance Tourism And How To Do It Mindfully
Outlook India
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August 29, 2025
From the Great Barrier Reef to the Arctic ice sheets, some of the world’s most fragile ecosystems are drawing travellers for what’s known as 'last-chance tourism'—visiting endangered places before they vanish. While it raises awareness about...
British tourist dies on Greece holiday on ventilator after GP's 'don't worry' advice
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 29, 2025
A British tourist who was stranded in Greece on a ventilator after a holiday insurance error has died leaving his family facing a huge medical bill. Alan Kirby, 67, went into "septic" shock and passed away on Monday, his family have confirmed. The...
Romanian tourist drowns in the sea near the Bulgarian resort of Sunny Beach
BGNES
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August 29, 2025
The Black Sea has claimed a new victim. A 58-year-old Romanian tourist drowned on Thursday morning. The woman's body surfaced minutes after 11.04 am yesterday, 27 August, in the area near rescue post No. 18 near the Dune hotel in Sunny Beach. The...
‘Frail old lady’, 81, arrested for ‘burgling tourist apartments in central Malaga while guests were out sightseeing’
Olive Press
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August 29, 2025
SHE looks like your nan, but don’t let the walking stick fool you – a frail-looking pensioner was actually a seasoned sneak-thief. In a plot worthy of a Netflix drama, Spanish cops have finally collared an 81-year-old serial burglar in Malaga...
Cross-ministerial synergy boosts exports and tourism: govt
Antara
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August 29, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Six ministries have collaborated to launch the S'RASA Program as a new strategy to introduce Indonesian flavors abroad and increase culinary product exports. The program's launch also coincided with the signing of a cooperation...
Cybersecurity In Travel & Tourism Report 2025 Travel And Tourism Sector To Spend $4.8 Billion On Cybersecurity By 2028
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Cybersecurity in travel is crucial as digital reliance grows, exposing the sector to threats. Opportunities lie in enhancing protection for booking and boarding systems to safeguard sensitive data and improve...
Granny thief: the frail-looking 81-year-old burglar who had five thefts from tourist flats to her name
SUR in English
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August 29, 2025
Her appearance was her main trump card: no one would suspect an elderly woman with a frail appearance and an affable character. In reality though, this was a woman with a long history of crimes against property and who, at 81 years of age, was...
Ministry Of Economy & Tourism And Dubai Science Park Enter Strategic Partnership To Boost Intellectual Property Protection And Patent Registration
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
The partnership will accelerate patent registrations through expert guidance and simplified processes for innovators and researchers across Dubai Science Park and other business districts within TECOM Group's portfolio Both parties will...
Nearly 80% of whale sharks in this marine tourism hotspot have human-caused scars
Nagaland Post
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August 28, 2025
Whale sharks, the largest living fish species, are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Over the past 75 years, populations have declined by more than 50% worldwide, and by up to 63% in the Indo-Pacific region....
Here's why summer 2025 frustrated Jersey Shore tourism businesses
Asbury Park Press - New Jersey
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Inconsistent weather, including rain and Hurricane Erin, impacted businesses at the Jersey Shore during the summer of 2025. While some areas experienced above-average rainfall, others remained relatively dry, leading to mixed results for...
Germany Needs Trump Migration Policies, Says U.S. Tourist After Getting Stabbed While Defending Women
Breitbart
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August 29, 2025
An American who suffered a stab wound to the face while protecting two women from a group of migrants in Germany has argued that the country should adopt a Trump-style crackdown on immigration for the safety of its citizens. John Rudat, a...
Mountain hospitality shines as Lahaul-Spiti women provide food, shelter to flood-affected tourists, truck drivers
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 29, 2025
The tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti witnessed widespread disruption and destruction due to continuous heavy rainfall from August 25 to 27. The intense downpour triggered multiple landslides and flash floods across various parts of the...
Breaking news: Tourists trapped in Mallorca hotel fire in top resort
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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August 29, 2025
Several people have been trapped in a lift due to a fire that broke out in one of the blocks at the Club Bellevue complex in Puerto Alcudia. According to sources from the Mallorca Fire Brigade, the fire started in the machine room and firefighters...