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India’s Karnataka Sees Brutal Tourist Attack: Women Raped, One Killed
A tragic incident has shaken the tourist-friendly region of Karnataka, India, where an Israeli tourist and an Indian woman were raped, and a man was ...
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Why Travelers Are More Likely to Form Unconventional Relationships Than People Who Stay in One Place
Meeting Connections on the Move Travel opens opportunities for unexpected relationships. A survey found that 77 percent of Americans have made lifelong friendships while traveling, ...
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New EU Awards Seek Europe’s Smartest and Greenest Tourism Cities
The European Commission has officially launched the 2026 European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions, inviting cities across Europe ...
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How to Entertain Yourself When Your Flight is Delayed
If you find yourself getting stuck at the airport in one of those long wait periods because your flight is delayed, then you need to ...
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Tourism in Indiana Generates $3B in Taxes, Fuels Job Growth
Indiana’s tourism industry saw remarkable growth in 2023, with visitor spending reaching $16.2 billion and generating $3 billion in federal, state, and local taxes. According ...
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Would You Pay $105K for a Passport? This Island Hopes So
A Pacific island nation facing an uncertain future is turning to an unconventional solution: selling citizenship to fund its survival. Nauru, the world’s third smallest ...
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What Happens When You Win the Lottery—But Can’t Claim Your Prize?
Winning the lottery is a dream come true—unless you can’t actually claim the prize. Two recent cases in Europe prove that even when luck is ...
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Google Maps Renames Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ in the U.S.
Google Maps now labels the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” for users located in the United States, following an executive order signed ...
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Pergola with Louvered Roof: The Perfect Upgrade for Vacation Rentals
Aluminum pergolas with a louvered roof are the most effective option for vacation home rentals, offering guests a stylish and functional outdoor space. They allow ...
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Best Tourism Villages 2025: UN Tourism Invites Rural Destinations
UN Tourism has officially opened applications for the Best Tourism Villages 2025 initiative, inviting rural destinations worldwide to showcase their commitment to sustainability, cultural preservation, ...
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Teen Dies in Shark Attack at Popular Australian Beach
A shark attack at Woorim Beach on Bribie Island, Queensland, has left a 17-year-old girl dead, marking the second fatal shark attack in the region ...
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Seismic Activity Rattles Santorini: What Travelers Need to Know
Santorini’s stunning whitewashed villages and dramatic cliffs are atop one of the world’s most famous volcanic formations. Recent seismic activity in the Aegean Sea has ...
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Tossing for prosperity during Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is celebrated by Chinese communities across the world, and while it has its roots in Chinese culture, the prosperity toss or yee ...
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Could This $50 Garage Sale Find Be a Van Gogh painting?
A four-year multidisciplinary investigation has found that a Van Gogh painting purchased for less than $50 at a Minnesota garage sale in 2016 may be ...
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UN Tourism & Morocco Expand Investment in Travel Sector
UN Tourism has strengthened its partnership with Morocco, reinforcing the country’s position as a leader in Africa’s travel industry. In 2024, Morocco welcomed 17.4 million ...
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UN Tourism and CAF Partner to Boost Sustainable Tourism in the Americas
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding ...
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AHLA Congratulates President Trump, Vice President Vance
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement today on the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the nation’s ...
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Travel and Tourism Sector Deal Activity Down in 2024
According to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, 715 deals, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing, were announced in the ...
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Shark Attack in Egypt’s Red Sea Kills Italian Tourist
A shark attack off the coast of Marsa Alam in Egypt’s Red Sea province claimed the life of an Italian tourist and left another injured, ...
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Not All Coral Reefs Are Dying—This New Study Reveals Why
For years, the story of coral reefs has been one of loss—vibrant ecosystems fading into pale graveyards as ocean temperatures rise. But what if that ...
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