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Tourism in the Valley
Greater Kashmir
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June 21, 2025
I have been away from the Valley for about 15 years—first for education, then for work. I usually visit my family once a year, and occasionally twice. However, on my recent trip, I returned to the Kashmir Valley not as a native visiting home, but...
Tourist taxes: be careful what you wish for, because holidaymakers have choices too
The Independent (U.S.)
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June 21, 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...
Stop flying to Spain - this pretty little country is not overcrowded with tourists
Daily Express
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June 21, 2025
Tourists have been advised to skip popular tourist destinations like Spain and go to lesser-known countries as protests ramp up. Destinations in Spain, such as Tenerife and Barcelona, have seen locals out in their thousands protesting against...
5 Tips for Traveling Under a Budget
Film Daily
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June 21, 2025
Traveling is something many people can only dream of because of the high costs. You may find yourself looking at high prices, flight tickets, and activity costs, only to feel like it’s out of your budget. But that doesn’t mean that you have to...
Swine Palace Cruise Industry demands we weep for them
The Daily Blog
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June 21, 2025
Wait? WHAT! We have to feel sad for the Swine Palace Industry? Opinion: These three ‘mistakes’ joined forces to create the perfect storm for New Zealand’s cruise tourism sector – Wendy R. London New Zealand faces a downturn in cruise ship traffic...
Photos of Turkish Minister on Luxury Yacht in Greece Spark Backlash in Turkey
Greek Reporter
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June 21, 2025
Turkish Minister of Tourism and Culture (left) aboard a luxury yacht at the Zea Marina in Piraeus, Greece. Credit: Samil Tayyar on X Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy was heavily criticized in his country after social media...
SupperClub expands luxury experience platform into Africa and South Asia
Eye of Riyadh
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Homegrown premium membership service builds portfolio in new territories Homegrown premium membership platform, SupperClub, is expanding its portfolio of discounted luxury experiences with new collaborations in Africa and South Asia. Extending...
How Gen Alpha Is Rewriting The Rules Of Luxury Fashion
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Just when it seems like the world has finally figured out the inner worlds of Gen-Zers, along comes Gen Alpha. Born roughly between 2010 and 2024, Gen Alpha is the first cohort to be raised entirely in the digital...
How These Rural Women Turned Their Homestays Into Profitable Tourism Business In Madhya Pradesh?
Free Press Journal
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How These Rural Women Turned Their Homestays Into Profitable Tourism Business In Madhya Pradesh? | Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Rural stays have emerged as popular tourist experiences in Madhya Pradesh. Winners of the ‘Best Gramstay’ award of the...
Iran Arrests German Tourist on Espionage Charges
Sada Elbalad
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June 21, 2025
Sat 21 Jun 2025 | 09:43 PM Iranian authorities have detained a German tourist on suspicion of espionage, according to state-affiliated media, amid growing tensions between Iran and Israel. The man, reportedly travelling by bicycle, was arrested...
Independence Day travel in Texas expected to set record with 4.9M cars projected on roads
KVUE - Texas
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June 21, 2025
5.7 million Texans are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday. DALLAS — With 5.7 million Texans projected to travel over the Fourth of July holiday, according to AAA Texas, Independence Day trips are up...
British tourist catches Legionnaires' disease in Greece
BBC
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A British tourist is in hospital after catching a serious lung disease while on an all-inclusive holiday in Greece. Donna Jobling, from west Hull, contracted Legionnaires' disease on the island of Crete, and is in intensive care. The 57-year-old...
Leaders, cruise industry bond, arranging regular meetings
Ketchikan Daily News - Alaska
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Ketchikan is bustling with cruise ship visitors this summer and in preparation, City of Ketchikan leaders in April met with Cruise Lines International Association Alaska representatives to discuss long-term plans, usage of Commercial Passenger...
Complete Guide to Building a Travel Planning Chatbot with OpenAI Models
TechBullion
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June 21, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email ✍️Written by Furhad Qadri Introduction: The AI Revolution in Travel Planning The travel industry is undergoing a paradigm shift with AI-powered chatbots capable of handling complex itinerary creation, bookings, and...
Common cruise cost-saving hack backfires as woman gets BANNED for life
Daily Mail
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June 21, 2025
By JORDANA SEAL Published: 14:28 EDT, 21 June 2025 | Updated: 14:29 EDT, 21 June 2025 A woman has been banned for life from a popular cruise line after sharing a video of her smuggling alcohol on board a ship. Courtney Murley posted a video...
All our favourite camping buys tried and tested for festivals and family holidays – starting from just 15p
The Sun
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June 20, 2025
FESTIVAL and camping season is here and with that, so is the frantic rush to find items that make it that little bit easier. Whether crawling around in a cramped festival tent or away with the family in a holiday park, as much as we may love...
Montgomery Co. police seek help finding family of man killed in hit-and-run
WUSA 9 - Washington D.C.
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June 21, 2025
DERWOOD, Md. — Montgomery County police asked for the public’s help this week in finding the family of a man killed in a collision early Wednesday morning. The crash occurred just before 1 a.m. near the intersection of Frederick Road and Indianola...
Tides Turning: How U.S. Travelers Are Testing Turks & Caicos’ Resilience
Magnetic Media
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June 21, 2025
As summer bookings waver, Experience Turks and Caicos leads a strategic push to keep the destination top of mind — betting on brand strength, regional growth, and a winter resurgence. By Deandrea Hamilton | Editor Turks and Caicos is facing a...
Inside The New World Of Italian Soccer Tourism
Forbes
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Italian soccer is undergoing a significant transformation. Not only are club owners championing the integration of Italy’s natural beauty and culinary culture into the match-day experience, but Serie A is also leading the race to export league...
Hot Take: The Toyota Sienna Is A Roadgoing Luxury Liner That’s Perfect For Long-Distance Cruising
TopSpeed
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June 21, 2025
Today’s drivers are unreasonably obsessed with pickup trucks and utility vehicles. Automakers sell millions upon millions of these bulked-up vehicles in the U.S. every year. Over time, the unbridled popularity of these products has led to some...