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Panic as Spanish town says 'we scared tourists away' after they abandoned island
Bristol Post
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August 2, 2025
Locals in a Spanish town have confessed they "scared tourists away" following overtourism demonstrations that resulted in a sharp drop in visitor numbers. The Soller Valley, situated on Majorca, has relied on tourism as the cornerstone of its...
Travel Like A Local, Not A Tourist: ‘The Good Life Abroad’ Makes It Easy
Forbes
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Many tourists want to live like locals. getty Overtourism has sparked a vocal backlash among residents in cities such as Barcelona, Amsterdam, Venice, and more. Ironically, many veteran travelers also have frustrations about European travel. They...
Traveling goose gains interest, begins journey
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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Statue-themed décor is popular in several cities, and Goose Creek is no different. There are several goose statues in front of businesses and government buildings, and they draw interest. Some hobbyists travel around taking pictures of such themed...
Kanoo Travel partners with QuadLabs to launch “eo” Corporate Travel Solution
bizbahrain
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August 2, 2025
Kanoo Travel, a leading travel management company in the Middle East, has partnered with QuadLabs, a global travel technology leader, to launch their own Corporate Travel Solution – “eo”. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance corporate...
Visa-free entry to Kyrgyzstan may be introduced for tourist groups from China
24.kg
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August 1, 2025
12:05, 01 August 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA 12:05, 01 August 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA A meeting of the management of the Tourism Department under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of...
'Famous' Devon café emerges as mecca for Brummie tourists
Devon Live
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August 2, 2025
The Rock Pool Café in Westward Ho! is run by couple Tami and Paul Murphy. Tami, who is originally from Birmingham “loves to welcome the Brummie holiday makers,” said Paul, who is from Ireland. “You can’t miss him with his Irish accent,” Tami said....
Community Ownership Key to Tourism Growth in Nigeria, Says Wonuola Olatunde-Lamidi
This Day
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August 2, 2025
Charles Ajunwa The Co-founder of Diamond and Pearl Travels, Mrs. Wonuola Olatunde-Lamidi, has called on Nigerians to take ownership of tourism assets and endowments domiciled in their communities, saying this is the only way to protect these...
The Cuban Government Makes Modernizing Tourism Infrastructure an “Unavoidable Priority”
14ymedio
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August 2, 2025
The official press claims there are surpluses in the agricultural sector due to the drop in travelers. Economist Pedro Monreal believes that the government doesn’t care about hotels, but rather about the real estate business of renting them out....
CDC Considers Travel Notice For China Due To Outbreak Of This Potentially Deadly Virus
Travel Noire
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August 1, 2025
The United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering issuing a travel notice for visitors to China due to a chikungunya outbreak in a southern region of China. According to The Independent, a spokesperson for the U.S....
Travelling to Switzerland? Shopping may cost more as Trump imposes 39% tariff
Mint
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August 1, 2025
Prices for the eponymous Swiss watches, Swiss chocolate and Swiss cheese could skyrocket in a week as a result of US President Donald Trump's trade war. Switzerland, home to some the world's most recognisable luxury brands, now faces an upcoming...
Abdel Aziz Tazi: Poor Transportation, Infrastructure Hindering Tourism Growth in Africa
This Day
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August 2, 2025
Manager of Casa del Papa Resort, Abdel Aziz Tazi, speaks about tourism in Benin Republic, the upgrade of the resort to international standards, among others. Charles Ajunwa brings excerpts: Can you tell us about your resort? It’s a beachfront...
I’ve dragged my Away luggage around the world for 7 years — here’s why I wouldn’t travel without it
New York Post
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August 1, 2025
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Years ago, while passing through Munich International Airport, I had a truly mortifying travel...
Travel cubes 'making packing easier' slashed to 25p each in clever cashback deal
Leeds Live
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August 1, 2025
Holidaymakers who continue to roll or fold clothes directly into a suitcase are overlooking a simple solution for hassle-free packing. Affordable, user-friendly and a complete game-changer, this summer explore the transformative potential of...
North Korea's opened its doors to Russian tourists. So... how was their holiday?
Sky News
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August 1, 2025
The world's most secretive state is a mystery for billions of people - but not Anastasiya Samsonova. She has returned from a week's holiday in North Korea. "We saw nothing terrible there, there is no danger there," the 33-year-old HR manager tells...
A Luggage Service's Web Bugs Exposed the Travel Plans of Every User
Slashdot
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August 2, 2025
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: An airline leaving all of its passengers' travel records vulnerable to hackers would make an attractive target for espionage. Less obvious, but perhaps even more useful for those spies, would be...
Hochul blames ‘lack of investments’ for MTA’s hellish service meltdowns, even as bloated transit agency eyes fare hike to $3
New York Post
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August 1, 2025
Just throw more money at the problem! Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday blamed decades-long “lack of investments” in subway infrastructure for hellish service meltdowns this week amid stifling heat and torrential downpours — even as she directed MTA...
TravelBrands Loyalty Rewards Program Enters a New Era
Travel Press
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August 1, 2025
TravelBrands has unveiled significant enhancements to its Loyalty Rewards Program that take effect today, Aug. 1, 2025. For more than a decade, the program has been loved by travel agents, and now it’s getting even better with a new sales-based...
Time-Traveling Chickens: Bawk to the Future, By Kaz Windness, For 2026
Bleeding Cool - Illinois
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August 1, 2025
Posted in: Comics | Tagged: graphic novel, Kat Windness Time-Traveling Chickens: Bawk to the Future is a new graphic novel by Kaz Windness, planned for publication in 2026 from Simon Spotlight. Introducing Time-Traveling Chickens: Bawk to the...
Taking Time: Why Entrepreneurs Owe It to Themselves (and Their Customers) to Relax
Home Business Magazine - Minnesota
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August 1, 2025
Small business owners are known for their relentless dedication. Many pour their heart, soul, and countless hours into their ventures, often at the expense of their own well-being. Yet, research and expert advice consistently show that taking time...
Tourism in Tajikistan reportedly booming in 2025: visitor numbers soar by over 30%
Asia Plus
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16:46, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan is rapidly gaining popularity among international travelers, with tourist arrivals in the first half of 2025 surging by 31.3% compared to the same period last year, according to the Committee for Tourism...