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Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Vienna
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Written by Bryan Dearsley Updated Jun 17, 2025 Capital of the Republic of Austria and one of Europe's most visited cities, Vienna (Wien) owes much of its charm and rich history to its splendid location on the banks of the Danube River. For...
Tourist Attractions in New York City
PlanetWare
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Written by Lana Law Updated Jun 17, 2025 One of the greatest cities in the world, New York is always a whirlwind of activity, with famous sights at every turn and never enough time to see them all. Brooklyn Bridge and the New York City skylineSome...
Tourist Attractions in Miami, FL
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Written by Lana Law Updated Jun 17, 2025 Miami is one of South Florida's premier vacation destinations, with beautiful beaches, great weather, history, culture, sports, and entertainment. Downtown Miami, separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the...
Tourists can expect to pay more to see the Mona Lisa as Louvre reveals plans for extra fee
The Independent
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June 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Tourists in France, Spain and Greece warned over new £5,000 fines
Bristol Post
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June 18, 2025
Neil Shaw Assistant Editor 09:15, 18 Jun 2025Updated 09:22, 18 Jun 2025 Holidaymakers dreaming of a French baguette with all the best meats and cheeses will be in for a rude awakening upon their return to the UK in another post-Brexit revelation....
Tourism is a Tool, not a Target: BEDO Forum Leads Mainstreaming Biodiversity-Based Tourism in Thailand
Travel Daily Media
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June 18, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand took a bold step toward sustainable tourism transformation at the Mainstreaming Biodiversity-Based Tourism in Thailand: Policy, Practice, and Partnership Forum, hosted by the Biodiversity-Based Economy Development Office (BEDO)...
Australia-China free trade relations hailed
China Daily
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[Photo/VCG] As China and Australia mark a decade of free trade partnership, officials and business leaders from both sides at a high-level forum in Melbourne emphasized that the story of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement goes beyond...
Australia-Bali flights grounded due to volcanic eruption, stranding passengers
KARRYON
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June 18, 2025
The volcano, located on the Indonesian island of Flores east of Bali, began erupting late Tuesday, sending ash several kilometres into the sky, a local volcanology agency stated. In an update on its Smartraveller website, the Department of Foreign...
Overcoming blue economy challenges: Paving the way for Africa’s renaissance, By Uche Igwe
Premium Times
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June 18, 2025
Africa’s blue economy can constitute a significant source of wealth that can catapult the continent’s fortunes. It is estimated that by 2030, Africa’s blue economy will grow to $405 billion, including $100 billion generated by coastal tourism,...
Northern Kentucky has significant impact on state’s tourism performance and new record in 2024
Northern Kentucky Tribune
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June 18, 2025
Building on the New Kentucky Home initiative, Gov. Andy Beshear announced recently that 2024 marked a new record year for Kentucky tourism. The Northern Kentucky Convention Center (Photo by Patrica McNamara) Tourism remains a key piece of the...
Louvre closes as staffers strike over mass tourism
China Daily Global
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Tourists wait in line outside the Louvre museum in Paris, which failed to open on time on Monday. CHRISTOPHE ENA/AP PARIS — The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, has withstood war, terror and...
Kentucky Department of Tourism Unveils new statewide African American Heritage Trail
Northern Kentucky Tribune
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June 18, 2025
Gov. Andy Beshear joined tourism and community leaders at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville this week to unveil a new statewide African American Heritage Trail featuring more than 50 sites that showcase how African Americans and their...
Transatlantic airfares slump as Western Europeans skip US travel
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Doyinsola Oladipo and Joanna Plucinska NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Airfares from Europe to the United States have dropped to rates not seen since before the pandemic, as travelers from Western Europe lead a pullback in travel to the U.S. that is...
Empty seats and cheap fares: Europe pulls back on US travel
Cyprus Mail
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June 18, 2025
Airfares hit pre-pandemic lows Airfares from Europe to the United States have dropped to rates not seen since before the pandemic, as travelers from Western Europe lead a pullback in travel to the U.S. that is expected to continue through at least...
Transatlantic airfares slump as Europeans skip US travel
RTE Ireland
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June 18, 2025
Airfares from Europe to the United States have dropped to rates not seen since before the Covid-19 pandemic, as travellers from Western Europe lead a pullback in travel to the US that is expected to continue until at least next month. Overseas...
Positioning Thailand as an LGBTQ+ Tourism Hub: Opportunities and Challenges
Fulcrum
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June 18, 2025
Thailand has begun to market its LGBTQ+ friendliness to woo LGBTQ+ tourists and boost the economy. While the country has made progressive strides by legalising same-sex marriage, transgender individuals still face systemic hurdles. Thailand’s...
Minimal impact of Middle East conflict on Sarawak tourism, says minister
The Malaysian Star
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June 18, 2025
KUCHING: The impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Sarawak's tourism is expected to be minimal, according to Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said the conflict...
The Booming "Sleep Tourism" Industry and How to Recreate It at Home
International Business Times - Australia
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June 18, 2025
Sleep tourism, catering to people who'd rather spend their vacation in bed, is one of the biggest travel trends right now. Recent market analysis projects a USD$400-billion increase in value from 2023 to 2028, eventually breaching the...
Marriott to add 50 properties, 9,000 rooms in Africa by 2027
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality June 2025 80 Marriott International has announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 50 properties and more than 9,000 rooms by the end of 2027. Marriott International has...
Indonesian police detain 3 Australian men suspected of killing a fellow national in Bali
WTOP - District Columbia
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June 18, 2025
DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police say they are detaining three suspects for murder after an Australian tourist was shot… DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police say they are detaining three suspects for murder after an Australian...