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ATEC urges action as outbound travel outpaces inbound holiday visits, down 20% on 2019
KARRYON
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June 19, 2025
According to the latest Tourism Research Australia (TRA) report, 2024 international arrivals increased by 15% compared to 2023, adding nearly a million extra trips. But while it welcomes the year-on-year rise, ATEC states that holiday visitation...
Did Denver's tourism boom end? Report says growth plateaued in 2024
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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As Denver bounced back from the pandemic, the city saw a boom in tourists that led to a record year in 2023. But last year, the number of tourists stagnated. Denver saw about 37 million domestic visitors in 2024 and generated $10.3 billion in...
Spain's smallest holiday island locals love is 'crumbling' with propped-up buildings
The Mirror
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June 19, 2025
Each day, thousands of tourists descend on a tiny Spanish island that is creaking under the strain. Despite sitting just a few km off the coast of Alicante, and technically being part of the Spanish resort which has long been beloved by British...
Reise und Tourismus im Fokus: BCCT-Panel diskutiert Zukunft der EEC-Gastgewerbebranche
Pattaya Mail
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June 19, 2025
Die Podiumsteilnehmer Matthew Fryar, Simon Angove und Brendon Meppem diskutieren zentrale Herausforderungen und Chancen für die touristische Zukunft Pattayas. PATTAYA, Thailand – Am Freitag, den 13. Juni 2025, veranstaltete die British Chamber of...
ROAD TRIP: Denver Tourism Matches Record-Breaking Year in 2024
Autochannel
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Visitor Volume and Spending Remained Steady, Reaching $10.3 Billion in Spending and Welcoming 37.1 Million Domestic Visitors DENVER, June 18, 2025 -- Today Visit Denver, the City of Denver's official tourism sales and marketing agency, announced...
'Chaos' at popular Spanish airport as tourist films horror queues
Belfast Live
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June 19, 2025
Ewan Gleadow Social News Reporter 06:04, 19 Jun 2025 Holidaymakers have filmed the horror queues at Alicante airport as tourists try and make their way back home. The Spanish airport was seen overcrowded with members of the public trying to make...
Silent Playground: As North Macedonia Children’s Resort Crumbles, Investors Circle
Balkan Insight
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June 19, 2025
While the state ponders what to do, private investors in the region seem to have ideas of their own. The attractive plot on which the resort sits is already surrounded by properties of well-known public figures. The resort borders on two sides...
Warning for millions of UK tourists who are turning up to restaurants in Majorca
Birmingham Live
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June 19, 2025
A warning has been issued to UK tourists who use restaurants in Majorca - amid the risk they NEED to book. Facebook and social media users have sounded the alarm over turning up to the Balearic Island's restaurants without a booking. One user...
Award-winning Pembrokeshire holiday park firm goes into administration
Western Telegraph
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A buyer is now being sought for Celtic Holiday Parks, which operates three luxury sites in the south of the county. The trio of sites – Noble Court Holiday Park, Narberth; Croft Country Park, Reynalton and Meadow House Holiday Park, Amroth – will...
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British tourist dies after being 'scratched' by a pup in Morocco: How common are rabies deaths today?
Firstpost
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June 19, 2025
What began as a relaxing holiday to Morocco turned into a heartbreaking tragedy for 59-year-old Yvonne Ford from Barnsley, South Yorkshire. While exploring the country in February this year, Yvonne was lightly scratched by a stray puppy. It seemed...
Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts and COLOURS OF OBLU Host Second ‘Bleisure’ Tour for UK’s Top Travel Partners
The islandchief
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For the second consecutive year, International hospitality company Atmosphere Core proudly hosted the ‘MalDIVAS on Tour’ from 8th to 15th June 2025. This unique group featured some of the top performing tour operators and product managers who came...
Brit tourists face 'horrendous' airport queues at popular holiday destination
Daily Express
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June 19, 2025
Holidaymakers have been caught on camera enduring lengthy queues at Alicante airport as they seek to return home after soaking up the Spanish sun.A TikTok video has shone the spotlight on the severe congestion, causing concern for those planning a...
Vacation planner to repay money after allegedly leaving couple stranded in Panama
Jamaica Observer
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June 18, 2025
Vacation. Generated image June 18, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — A woman has agreed to repay $305,000 after two complainants paid her to plan their vacation but were reportedly provided with nothing more than flights to the destination. Denise Faulknor...
'The undisputed best thing about my Sicilian holiday was not what I expected'
Nine
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June 18, 2025
Sicily mostly flew under the radar for me, compared to some of Italy's more well-known destinations. I knew it was an island located off the 'toe' of the 'boot', but that's about it. Then The White Lotus season two was set in Sicily, and suddenly,...
Travel and Tourism in Focus: BCCT Business Panel Explores the EEC’s Hospitality Future
Pattaya Mail
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June 18, 2025
1. Panellists Matthew Fryar, Simon Angove, and Brendon Meppem discuss key challenges and opportunities shaping Pattaya’s tourism future. PATTAYA, Thailand – On Friday, June 13, the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) hosted a high-level...
What Makes No Sense About Top Chef: Destination Canada’s Finale
TheThings
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June 18, 2025
Most Top Chef fans agree that it is one of the best reality shows ever for many reasons, including that the show has introduced the world to many great chefs. However, there are problems with the show, including that quickfire challenges need to...
Trendy tourists combining fun travel, activities
China Daily
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South Africa's booth at travel trade fair ITB China 2025 in Shanghai on May 27. CHINA DAILY Thousands of people flocked to Foshan, South China's Guangdong province, during this year's Dragon Boat Festival to witness dragon boat races, a local...
South Lake Tahoe adopts new Vacation Home Rental ordinance
KRNV - Nevada
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — On Tuesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council adopted a new Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance in place of the recently overturned Measure T. Seven years since Measure T was passed in South Lake Tahoe, effectively...
The Dominican Republic’s Newest Luxury Resort Is a Jungle Hideaway With Private Villas, Plunge Pools and Personal Chefs
Caribbean Journal
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June 19, 2025
A new all-villa resort has debuted on the Samaná Peninsula, bringing a rare mix of luxury, privacy and sustainability to one of the Dominican Republic’s most unspoiled destinations. It’s called Ocama, and it’s officially open, Caribbean Journal...
Like Run Clubs? Try a Women-Only Running Vacation This Summer.
5280 Magazine - Colorado
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June 18, 2025
The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. In other states, going out with your gal pals means sipping wine at a vineyard, gossiping over brunch, or dancing to Doja Cat in a nightclub. But in...