IMF report criticizes tourism data gathering

A virtual technical assistance mission carried out in March by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on external sector statistics (ESS), conducted with The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) as part of the Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance...

US Tourist Visa Now Costs 148% More: Here’s The New Price For Indian Citizens

Last Updated:July 11, 2025, 14:19 IST These revisions were introduced under a new legislation titled the 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' which was officially enacted by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025. The new fees include Visa Integrity Fee and...

Snake Island is the deadliest place on Earth: 4,000 vipers, one per square metre, and zero tourists allowed

Snake Island is the deadliest place on Earth Roughly 33 kilometres off Brazil’s São Paulo coast sits a rocky lump just 106 acres wide. Locals call it Ilha da Queimada Grande, but the rest of the world knows it as Snake Island. The nickname is no...

Lucca bans restaurant touts to ease over-tourism

Impeccably turned out in a waistcoat and bow tie, they are the nemesis of every well-mannered tourist. They prowl cobbled streets, eyes scanning hesitant passersby, before corralling them to restaurant tables with a grin. The job description of...

Delta hits record profits and airline stocks bounce as passengers trade economy for luxury

Airlines' fortunes are starting to turn around thanks to a boom in premium travel. Economic uncertainty and tariff announcements gave the industry a rocky start to the year, with Delta Air Lines losing a third of its share price by April. "If you...

New era for Cumbria Tourism's Pub of the Year

Over the past 12 months, The George and Dragon at Clifton has been given a glowing review by food columnist Grace Dent and added the Pub of the Year accolade at the Cumbria Tourism Awards to its already extensive trophy cabinet. Now the former...

Close family member arrested in tragic murder case of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek

Police have arrested a 31-year-old “close family member” in connection with the murder of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek. A month ago, IOL reported that residents of Fleurhof marched to the Florida police station in Gauteng, calling for justice after...

Hotels’ Luxury Brand Pop-Ups Are Creating the Ultimate Vacation Flex

On a scorching day in Taormina, Sicily, guests at the Four Seasons San Domenico Palace would usually be worshipping the sun by the infinity pool overlooking the Ionian Sea. But on a visit in mid-June, as I peer around from my perch on a cloud-like...

For one Vietnamese family in LA, this broth is rich with memories of life after war

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Standing over a gas burner in his outdoor...

Get to Know Carlos Alcaraz’s Family

Carlos Alcaraz has been on a tear since winning his first Grand Slam title in 2022 at the U.S. Open, becoming the youngest man in the Open Era to do so. Since then, he has won four more Grand Slam titles and accumulated a total of 21 singles...

5 bang for your buck travel destinations this summer

If your social feed is filled with people jetting off to European hotspots and overpriced island escapes, don’t let it fool you. Some of the most memorable places are also the most affordable ones - if you know where to look. Once you move beyond...

Seoul calls for dialogue over North Korea's dismantling of family reunion facility

Published: 11 Jul. 2025, 17:56 A reunion facility for separated families at the Mount Kumgang tourist area in North Korea is shown in this photo provided by the Unification Ministry on Feb. 13. [MINISTRY OF UNIFICATION] South Korea's Unification...

Fundraiser set up to support Carlisle family after loss of premature twins

Carl Johnston, 34, and Leanne McCusker, 33, both live in Carlisle. Their twins were born at just 24 weeks old on June 23. Arlo John and Theodore Kester were not due until October 8 however, Leanne began to bleed and was taken into the Cumberland...

Caught On Camera: Mysuru Man & Family Hacked With Machetes Over Son’s Affair; 1 Critically Injured

Caught On Camera: Mysuru Man & Family Hacked With Machetes Over Son’s Affair; 1 Critically Injured | (Photo Courtesy: X/@JustKannada) Mysuru: A family travelling in an auto rickshaw was viciously attacked with machetes on a busy Mysuru road on...

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The Sleep Lab by @EquinoxHotels has launched, blending science and luxury to create the ultimate sleep experience

Job opportunities The Pickaquoy Centre £30,900pa + Local Govt Pension + attractive benefits package location: Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom more jobs The Sleep Lab from luxury wellness brand, Equinox, is now taking bookings at the Equinox Hotel...

German tourist found alive after 12 days missing in Outback

German tourist Carolina Wilga has been found alive in Australia’s Outback, 12 days after she went missing and a day after her abandoned van was discovered. The last-known sighting of the 26-year-old backpacker, and the last day family and friends...

A lost World War II album was found in a Florida dumpster. It’s back now with a Lehigh Valley family member.

Gayle Shanahan carefully slides a large, hardcover tome across the diner table. Around 4 inches thick, It is the last surviving album of the work of Milton Marder, World War II photojournalist and her deceased father-in-law. Though the binding no...

Thief disguised as jogger suspected of burgling luxury holiday villas on Marbella's 'Golden Mile'

Sports gloves, knee pads, a grey tracksuit and trainers. He wasn’t missing a single detail to pass himself off as a jogger, but in reality, it was a disguise to go unnoticed around the luxury villas in Marbella’s Golden Mile. Dressed like this, he...

Oceania Cruises takes delivery of its eighth luxury ship, Allura

Oceania Cruises has taken delivery of Oceania Allura, its eighth elegant boutique ship. The 1,200-guest Oceania Allura, built at the world-renowned Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, is the second ship in Oceania Cruises’ Allura Class and heralds the...