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Tourism seen contributing P5.9t to GDP
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the latest report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which shows that the Philippine tourism sector would contribute a record-breaking P5.9 trillion to the economy in 2025. DOT Secretary...

Travel advisor Sarah Little named Godmother of AmaWaterways’ newest Danube ship
ASTA’s Senior Vice President of Business Development, Little has been named Godmother of AmaSofia, AmaWaterways’ 10th ship on the Danube River (and the brand’s 24th in Europe), and will make her debut sailing on seven-night itineraries in the...

Tourism NZ unveils new ‘Find Your 100%’ global brand campaign
Tourism New Zealand has launched its new global brand campaign, celebrating the people, places and culture that make Aotearoa New Zealand unique. The campaign brings the iconic 100% Pure New Zealand brand front and centre, inviting manuhiri...
Tourism New Zealand launches new global campaign, with a familiar twist
Tourism New Zealand has launched a new global campaign with a familiar twist, inviting the world to find their 100% Pure New Zealand. It's the first new global brand campaign since 'If You Seek' was launched in 2022 and aims to encourage...

Travelers should prepare for delays at Calgary airport, area roads starting this weekend due to G7
Travelers planning to use Calgary International Airport between Sunday, June 15 and Wednesday, June 18, are being warned to give themselves extra time. High-profile leaders from around the world will arrive and depart from the city due to the G7...

Tourism NZ campaign has familiar 100% Pure flavour
Tourism New Zealand has launched a new global campaign with a familiar twist, inviting the world to find their 100% Pure New Zealand. It's the first new global brand campaign since 'If You Seek' was launched in 2022 and aims to encourage...

Traveling in or out of Chicago? Know your rights first
Traveling out of O’Hare or Midway but not sure what your rights are when leaving or entering the country? Whether you’re a citizen, a green card holder, or have a visa, traveling can be nerve-wracking with the increased crackdown on foreign...

Tourism: Tinubu harps on eco-friendly tourism policies
156 By Myke Agunwa, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries to adopt policies that promote eco-friendly tourism and preserve cultural heritage across the continent. This is just as he called for practical solutions and...

Tourism spending slightly rose in 2024 in Bellingham and Whatcom County
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Tourism spending saw a modest bump in Whatcom County last year. That’s according to a new report by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, which says nearly 3.5 million people visited the county in 2024....

Tourism minister highlights global challenges at Investopia Forum
ECONOMY File photo.[InTime News] Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni outlined on Tuesday the main challenges facing the future of the industry worldwide, at the Investopia Global Mediterranean Forum held in Limassol, Cyprus. She emphasized...

Tourist drowns while taking selfie
MANSEHRA: A tourist from Quetta drowned in Kunhar River in Kaghan valley while taking a selfie on Wednesday. According to Kaghan Police Station SHO Raja Sajid, Muhammad Ramazan, 23, fell into the river while taking selfies on large rocks near the...

Holiday Inn coming back to Guelph with new six-storey hotel
Council voted in favour of required zoning changes to allow the Holiday Inn to be built on Imperial Road North Guelph could soon be getting a new six-storey hotel. Several years after the Holiday Inn brand left Guelph, its return is proposed in a...

Tourism has potential to enhance local entrepreneurship- Shettima
The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima on Wednesday said tourism apart from its economic value has the potential to enhance local entrepreneurship. Shettima made this known during the opening ceremony of the 68th meeting of the UN...
Tourism Entertainment Academy Opens Doors to Jamaica’s Top Talents in Reggae, Jazz and Comedy
Talented Jamaicans in Reggae, jazz and comedy are being invited to audition for entry into the Tourism Entertainment Academy (TEA). The TEA is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, being implemented by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) in...

Tourism Minister expecting major cruise industry growth by the year 2027
This country is expecting to see continued growth of the Cruise Tourism Industry in the years ahead. That’s according to Minister of Tourism, Carlos James who was speaking during a joint media briefing hosted in collaboration with the Carnival...

Tourism study shows rebound in visitors
A recently tourism study shows visitors to Joplin spent more than $209 million here in a year and that the visitor numbers have rebounded since a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. "It was good to know that the spending power of our guests...

Tourist Gored At Yellowstone National Park After Getting Too Close To Bison
The National Park Service tells visitors to stay at least 25 yards away from bison — but not everyone listens. PublishedJune 11, 2025 3:14 PM EDT•UpdatedJune 11, 2025 3:14 PM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link A New Jersey man was gored by a...

Destination D.C.: District loses out on 41 meetings over Trump rhetoric, policies

Destination X's Rachel Rossette Shares Who She "Really Underestimated" During Her Time In The Game
Destination X has been throwing curve balls episode after episode, and with the most recent seeing fan-favorite contestant Rachel Rossette falling in the map room's clutches, it's clear the game is tougher than it seems. Rachel, a standout from...

Tourism grows in Douglas County, across Wisconsin
DOUGLAS COUNTY — Wisconsin had its third record-breaking year in a row for tourism, according to the 2024 economic impact data compiled by Tourism Economics. Tourism generated $25.8 billion in economic activity in 2024, created by a...