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Travel Prices Up 30%, Salaries Not Keeping Pace – "Go Tour"
Business Media Gerogia
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June 6, 2025
Nino Tsiklauri, founder of travel company Go Tour, says prices for tourism packages in Georgia have risen by around 30%, while citizens’ salaries remain stagnant. Speaking on BMGTV’s Women’s Narrative, she noted that despite higher costs, bookings...
‘Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2026’ heads back to Pattaya next June
Pattaya Mail
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June 6, 2025
Thailand’s top B2B travel trade show, TTM+ 2026, returns to Pattaya in June next year—bringing global buyers and Thai tourism leaders together. PATTAYA, Thailand – It’s official! Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2026 is coming back to Pattaya in...
Pattaya Tourism Never Dies – Big budgets, bold plans keep the city moving forward
Pattaya Mail
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June 6, 2025
Tourism Minister unveils 13-billion-baht boost to reignite Thai travel and local economies. PATTAYA, Thailand – Despite economic uncertainties and global challenges, Pattaya’s tourism sector continues to prove its resilience. Backed by a massive...
Pattaya Safety in AI Hands – ‘We Are Watching You’ as Thailand rolls out high-tech tourist security
Pattaya Mail
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June 7, 2025
Police and Ministry of Tourism join forces to enhance tourist safety in Pattaya with AI and CCTV, supporting government policy to boost the economy and rebuild confidence in Thai tourism. PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand is taking a bold leap into the...
This Is What It’s Like to Be a Tourist in North Korea
Fodors Travel Guide
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June 6, 2025
North Korea briefly re-opened its borders after a five-year hiatus—but it might open again later this year. Which begs the question: is it safe to go? In modern times, North Korea is the closest we get to a destination sealed off behind an Iron...
‘Destination by Hyatt’ Brand Debuts in Greece with New Zélia Resort in Halkidiki
Greek Travel Pages
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June 5, 2025
Photo source: Hyatt Hyatt Hotels Corporation officially opened its first Destination by Hyatt branded property in Greece, the adults-only Zélia Halkidiki resort in late May. The launch marks a strategic expansion for Hyatt in one of Europe’s most...
Trump, tariffs and travel
Business Traveller
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June 7, 2025
Policies from the current US administration that have targeted immigration and trade are causing travellers to reroute. If there’s one thing travellers dislike, it’s uncertainty. Accor CEO, Sébastien Bazin, revealed in a recent interview that the...
Poll: Canadians to Ditch US Travel Over Tariffs, State Jabs
Transport Topics
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June 6, 2025
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Most Canadians say they plan to shun U.S. travel this summer as the trade war between the two countries continues, according to a poll by Leger Marketing. Only 10% of Canadians plan...
In ‘God’s Country’ Pennsylvania, a gas pump’s closure is a blow to budding tourism
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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Germania, Pa. — A single gas pump replaced the hitching post outside the general store here long ago. It became a salvation for tourists running on fumes in Potter County and a convenience for locals looking to cut their lawns without making a...
No more ferry rides for filing reports – Koh Larn police post gets sleek upgrade to better serve locals and tourists off Pattaya coast
Pattaya Mail
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June 6, 2025
Locals and tourists can now file complaints directly at Koh Larn—quick, easy, and efficient. PATTAYA, Thailand – Pol. Col. Anek Sarathongyu, Superintendent of Pattaya City Police Station, has assigned Pol. Lt. Col. Siriwat Kachamat, Deputy...
Tariffs, State Jabs Push Canadians to Ditch US Travel, Poll Says
Mint
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June 6, 2025
Most Canadians say they plan to shun US travel this summer as the trade war between the two countries continues, according to a poll by Leger Marketing Inc. Only 10% of Canadians plan to travel to the US this summer, down from 23% last year. And...
Call for surveillance, safety of tourists
The Shillong Times
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June 6, 2025
From Our Reporter SOHRA, June 6: In the wake of the recent tragedy involving an Indore-based couple in Sohra, the state government on Friday held a high-level meeting in Sohra with tourism stakeholders to discuss safety reforms, surveillance...
Travel & tourism industry records 28% spike in advertising spend
ETTravelWorld.com
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June 6, 2025
India’s travel and tourism industry recorded a 28 per cent year-on-year increase in advertising spend in 2024, according to a new report released by ad-tech agency Excellent Publicity. Based on analysis of over 30,000 campaigns and TAM Media...
Tourists visiting Mallorca warned: ‘Be wary of suspicious offers of help’
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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June 6, 2025
When planning a holiday in Mallorca, safety is one of the aspects most valued by travellers. Although the country is recognised as one of the safest in Europe, authorities such as the Guardia Civil and the National Police work constantly to ensure...
True Stories from Costa Rica’s Tourism Frontlines
Tico Times
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June 6, 2025
Tourists—can’t live with them, can’t live without them. They, and the money they spend here, account for close to 10% of the GDP in Costa Rica. If I had a dollar for every tourist I’ve dealt with over the years, I’d be a rich man. Or at least have...
Trump Administration Announces Travel Restrictions
JD Supra - California
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June 6, 2025
On Wednesday, June 4, the Trump administration announced a new executive order restricting travel to the U.S. by nationals of certain countries. These restrictions build on the travel bans introduced during the administration’s first term. The new...
I reported on the war in Iraq. Now I’m back as a tourist
The Times
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The travel company’s instructions were simple: from Baghdad airport, take a taxi to the hotel. “Do what?” I exclaimed. The last time I visited Baghdad, during the vicious sectarian war unleashed by the US invasion of Iraq 22 years ago, the...
Tourism meets basketball: US boards collaborate for NBA event in India
ETTravelWorld.com
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June 6, 2025
The National Basketball Association (NBA), in collaboration with Budweiser, Brand USA, and Visit California, is launching the first-ever BUDX NBA House in India, an immersive two-day fan experience in Mumbai. Set to take place on June 7–8 at the...
How Trump travel ban will impact 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
The Shillong Times
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June 6, 2025
Geneva, June 6: U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term. Yet there is significant uncertainty regarding visa policies for foreign...
Tourists confess their biggest travel mistakes
USA Today - Virginia
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Tourists are increasingly engaging in illegal or disrespectful behavior while on vacation. Many travelers are unaware of local laws and customs, leading to unintentional violations. A sense of entitlement and the pandemic's impact have contributed...