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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...
CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final at TUI Magic Life Candia Maris
The National Herald
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August 2, 2025
HERAKLION – After the successful hosting of Nations Cup in May, Crete is getting ready to welcome yet another top-tier international sporting event, the CEV Beach Volley European Cup Final, which will take place November 6-9 at TUI Magic Life...
Lions 12-22 Australia: Tourists denied whitewash as Wallabies overcome elements to win third Test
Evening Standard
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August 2, 2025
The Wallabies kept their composure as torrential rain complicated the affair, and responded better as the second half was temporarily halted for a lightning delay, extending their lead as the error-strewn Lions fumbled. They led by eight at the...
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...
Rubondo: Largest island national park in Africa
Daily News Tanzania
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August 2, 2025
GEITA: RUBONDO Island National Park is one of two Tanzanian national parks located on an island in Lake Victoria, the other being Saanane Island National Park. The island is administered by jurisdiction by the Geita district of Geita region, and...
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...
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...
At Yokohama cemetery, son pays tribute to Australian father lost in WWII
Nikkei Asia
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International relations Remembering Scott Heywood: a POW's journey from 'Death Railway' to air raid tragedy Douglas Heywood, left, talks to students from Kyoto Sangyo University in front of his father Scott's grave at the Commonwealth War Cemetery...
How to Watch Australia vs. British & Irish Lions From Anywhere: Stream 3rd Test Rugby Union Free
CNET
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August 2, 2025
The British and Irish Lions could claim an historic tour whitewash today as they take on Australia in the third and final Test at Accor Stadium. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch this match as it happens,...
Letter: Hawaii hotels price tourists out of paradise
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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August 2, 2025
It has been on the news that people in European countries are protesting the number of tourists coming to their country. Some are actually squirting tourists with water guns and telling them to go home. Hawaii is solving the tourist problem in a...
Let Lumba’s legacy inspire a highlife tourism agenda
Graphic
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August 2, 2025
T’S been exactly one week since the devastating news of Charles Kwadwo Fosu’s death – Daddy Lumba, the legend, the enigma, the voice of generations. The nation has been draped in sorrow ever since, united in mourning, with tributes pouring in from...
Baricuatro eyes new tourism markets as Korean arrivals decline by 18%
Politiko
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August 2, 2025
Cebu Governor Pam Baricuatro, together with the Cebu Provincial Tourism Council (CPTC), sees as an opportunity to diversify Cebu’s tourism strategy by targeting other established and emerging markets, with the decline by 18% the South Korean...
Tourists are being slapped with huge fines over swimwear as French town cracks down on strict rule
The Scottish Sun
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August 1, 2025
ONE seaside resort in France is clamping down on tourists wearing swimwear in shops and restaurants this summer. The mayor of Les Sables d’Olonne on the coast of western France has asked for "restraint" when it comes to tourists wearing...
Consortiums, expanded celebrations among plans to promote African heritage
Guyana Chronicle
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August 2, 2025
–as President Ali commits gov’t support during engagement with cultural organisations PRESIDENT, Dr Irfaan Ali met with several African cultural organisations on Friday morning, during which he outlined a comprehensive approach to promoting and...
Tourism Malaysia collaborates with HONOR Technology to boost country’s tourism presence
Travel Daily Media
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August 1, 2025
Tourism Malaysia and HONOR Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd formally entered into a strategic Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC). This partnership seeks to enhance Malaysia’s global tourism presence through innovative digital campaigns powered by...
‘China, did you try to make a copy of Paris?’: ‘Eiffel Tower’ in Asian nation amuses social media
Hindustan Times
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August 2, 2025
A viral Instagram post drew attention to a town in China that looks strikingly like Paris, sparking curiosity and amusement across the internet. An Instagram post sparked debate over Tianducheng, near Hangzhou, for its striking resemblance to...
Six European holiday hotspots loved by locals, without British tourist crowds
The i paper
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August 2, 2025
Golden beaches, medieval towns and rugged nature feature among these popular areas, from Germany to Greece With the variety of the continent at their feet, it is little surprise that Europeans like to holiday close to home. Almost three-quarters...
Robert Irwin’s $130m pitch to China, US
The Geelong Advertiser
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August 4, 2025
Tourism Australia is launching a $130m campaign to lure in more cash-splashing holiday-makers from abroad, with China’s exploding middle class top of mind. Ads unveiled by Tourism Australia on Monday offered a glimpse of how the government agency...
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...
Europe Ramps Up Climate Monitoring, Seeks Independence From US Data
StratNews Global
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August 1, 2025
Countries in Europe are moving to reduce their reliance on critical scientific data long provided freely by the United States, instead accelerating the development of their own climate and weather monitoring systems, according to Reuters...