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Tivoli will open its first hotel in Latin America, located in Mérida
The Yucatan Times
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August 1, 2025
12 The European chain Tivoli Hotels & Resorts officially announced its arrival in Mexico with a project that will open its doors in Mérida in 2026. The hotel will be located in the Casona 333 complex, a mansion classified as a historical monument...
Australia v British and Irish Lions: Five storylines to follow including how ‘shattered’ Wallabies bounce back
Planet Rugby
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August 1, 2025
Ahead of the third and final match of the series between the Wallabies and British & Irish Lions, here’s five key storylines to follow in the clash at Accor Stadium. Wallabies look to respond after heartbreak It truly was an agonising conclusion...
A French beach town's plea to tourists: Keep your clothes on
The Economic Times
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August 1, 2025
A seaside town in France is clamping down on tourists who venture beyond the sand in their swimsuits. "A little restraint, please!" Yannick Moreau, the mayor of Les Sables d'Olonne, pleaded on social media last week to the flocks of mostly French...
Cuba and Peru Strengthen Cooperation in Tourism
Cuban News Agency
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August 2, 2025
Havana, Aug 1 (ACN) Cuba and Peru signed a MOU on cooperation in tourism, which was considered a significant bilateral move in the sector, according to the Cuban Foreign Ministry’s website. The document was penned in the Peruvian capital Lima by...
The Missing Link: Why Amtrak Avoids America's Fastest-Growing City
The Travel
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August 1, 2025
For a city so large, the lack of direct Amtrak service has become a point of frustration for residents in America's fastest-growing city. And as more people move to the area, the public demand for a passenger rail line is becoming harder for state...
Vici downplays Las Vegas tourism dip, highlights Strip’s long-term prospects
Yogonet International
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August 1, 2025
Vici Properties brushed off concerns over a recent drop in Las Vegas tourism during its second-quarter earnings call, with executives pointing to long-term growth catalysts and robust property-level investment as signs of resilience in the world’s...
Live Music Drives Increase In Nashville’s Summer Tourism
MusicRow - Tennessee
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August 1, 2025
“Let Freedom Sing!” 2025 in Downtown Nashville. Nashville saw a strong summer tourism season marked by record-breaking attendance and visitor spending at both “Let Freedom Sing!” Music City July 4th and CMA Fest, while major concert tours filled...
Pacific Snapshot: Japan's Tourism Boom Stretches Jet Market
Energy Intelligence
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August 1, 2025
Japan's tourism boom continues to stretch out the country's jet fuel market. Airline liftings jumped to 250,000 b/d in April as visitors flocked to cherry blossom season. The number of Chinese tourists has jumped 54% so far this year versus...
Tourism New Zealand Leverages GuideGeek Travel AI Technology to Drive Engagement
Breaking Travel News
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August 1, 2025
Travelers planning a trip to New Zealand can now get inspiration and tips from an AI trip planner powered by Matador Network’s industry-leading GuideGeek chat platform. The AI trip planner was also configured to assist with the launch activity of...
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....
Thailand launches Green Tourism Collections
Bangkok Post
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August 2, 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new project, “Thailand Green Tourism Collections,” featuring 20 eco-friendly travel routes across 10 cities. The initiative aims at meeting the European Union’s (EU) sustainability regulations...
Suspended 1000 feet above the valley floor: Europe's longest high-wire bridge
The Westmorland Gazette
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Suspended 1000 feet above the valley floor, Honister Slate Mine offer a unique and adrenaline filled experience. Visitors are secured with safety harnesses as they make the crossing, which combines exposed heights with panoramic views of the fells...
European seaside town takes aim at tourists with sassy poster and begs for ‘decorum’
Metro
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August 1, 2025
Before you leave the beach, put those clothes on (Picture: Getty Images) We all know there’s a stereotype of a Brit abroad that’s, erm, less than favourable. Wandering around shirtless (and sunburnt) in sliders with socks, if we’re not drinking at...
Olanma Ojukwu: Collaboration Between Nigeria, Benin Tour Operators Spurs Tourism
This Day
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August 2, 2025
The co-founder and Managing Director of GOTA International Group, a travel and tourism company, Dr. Olanma Ojukwu, speaks on how collaboration between tour operators in Nigeria and Benin has started yielding results for both countries. She also...
Saudi Tourism Authority brings its nation’s exciting culture to Hong Kong
Travel Daily Media
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August 1, 2025
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA)'s national tourism brand Saudi, Welcome to Arabia is set to transform Hong Kong this summer. The brand regales Hong Kong residents with a spectacular series of events showcasing Saudi's unique blend of world-class...
Sarah Carey: Quirky Little Museum of Dublin recognised as one of Europe’s top tourist attractions – even culchies like me love it
Irish Independent
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It’s easy to see why treasure trove of memories is up there with the Acropolis and the British Museum on TripAdvisor Trevor White, founder and curator of The Little Museum of Dublin, which offers a joyous trip down Memory Lane. Photos: PA/INM...
Australia v Lions third Test: All you need to know
RTE Ireland
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August 1, 2025
Australia host the Lions in the third and final Test on Saturday with the series already wrapped up for the tourists. Last weekend's clash produced a thriller with the Wallabies falling agonisingly short of taking the series to a decider. Ireland...
The Last Place In America Where You'll Hear A British Accent
The Travel
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August 1, 2025
Many outsiders refer to its language as "Elizabethan" or "Restoration English." It's where you can hear more "hoi toide" rather than "high tide," hence they're often called the "hoi toiders." People here ditch cars for golf carts and bicycles....
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More American citizens are trying to migrate to these Caribbean islands this year. Here’s how to join them
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 2, 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...
Uber rich tourists are paying upwards of $25K to visit this new hotspot — but pilots refuse to fly there: ‘It’s not worth the risk’
New York Post
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August 1, 2025
It’s got some pilots feeling flighty. Antarctica has become a trendy travel spot for extreme adventurers looking to chill out, with some intrepid explorers spending upwards of $25,000 for an icy-cold expedition, according to Aurora Expeditions....