Tourism

Tourism is travel for pleasure; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. Tourism may be international, or within the traveler's country. The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go "beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity only ", as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".

Tourism can be domestic or international, and international tourism has both incoming and outgoing implications on a country's balance of payments. Today, tourism is a major source of income for many countries, and affects the economy of both the source and host countries, in some cases being of vital importance.

Tourism suffered as a result of a strong economic slowdown of the late-2000s recession, between the second half of 2008 and the end of 2009, and the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza virus, but slowly recovered. International tourism receipts (the travel item in the balance of payments) grew to US$1.03 trillion (€740 billion) in 2011, corresponding to an increase in real terms of 3.8% from 2010. International tourist arrivals surpassed the milestone of 1 billion tourists globally for the first time in 2012, the same year in which China became the largest spender in international tourism globally with US$102 billion, surpassing Germany and United States. China and emerging markets such as Russia and Brazil had significantly increased their spending over the previous decade.

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Florida's tourism agency campaigns for 'legal' Mexican visitors

Palm Beach Daily News 03 May 2024
The state of Florida, hoping to boost tourism from Mexico, is ready to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to increase "legal" travel from south of the border ... The agency outlines the requirements for the PR strategy, including paying for Mexican journalists and content creators to come to Florida and write tourism-related stories....
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Lives Lost: The Gas Leak Disaster at Pizza Secrets

LBC International 01 May 2024
The existence of the restaurant, previously unknown to the Beirut governor, highlights licensing and safety issues in the tourism sector. Caretaker Minister of Tourism Walid Nassar emphasized that unlicensed establishments must adhere to ministry regulations, especially regarding the necessity of obtaining legal permits before commencing investment....
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New report lists 5 Illinois cities among worst to get high in across the US

The State Journal-Register 30 Apr 2024
Illinois is dominating a new report about the best places to blaze it up across the country – but not how you might think. Recreational cannabis was legalized for adult use in different states in 2023 and to catalog the growth of cannabis tourism, LawnStarter’s latest report ranks the Best Cities to Get Stoned in 2024 ... 38. Methodology used....
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Việt Nam a significant partner in Czech's foreign policy: Minister

Vietnam News 30 Apr 2024
... countries, especially in the fields of economy, trade, defence, renewable energy development, digital transformation, mining, education, labour, and tourism, suggesting the two sides promptly sign agreements to create a legal framework for promoting cooperation in these areas....
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Authorities arrest man attempting to smuggle 1,118 Egyptian artifacts

Egypt Independent 28 Apr 2024
In a statement on Saturday, the ministry explained that investigations by Public Security and the Tourism and Antiquities Police confirmed the suspect’s guilt. Upon taking the necessary legal procedures in coordination with the ......
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Support growing for granting ecosystems legal personhood - Otago researchers

RNZ 27 Apr 2024
One idea that has gained traction globally is to grant legal rights to nature ... So what does legal personhood mean for nature? ... The one thing they all have in common is it was very difficult for them to fight against the sustained economic pressure - mainly from mining companies in Ecuador, or from tourism and ."....
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Would you like (to pay) to be beside the seaside? Inside British resorts from Margate ...

The Daily Mail 26 Apr 2024
A typical family of four could be set back up to £280 more for a week away under proposals at popular tourism destinations from London to Edinburgh ... In England, several such taxes in all but name already exist, introduced by councils in Manchester and Liverpool using a legal loophole ... A tourism tax could drive people away.'....
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No boat? You can fish Wisconsin opener from these shore spots

Duluth News Tribune 26 Apr 2024
Here are some of their suggestions for Northwestern Wisconsin counties ... On the St ... Notes ... Species. Yellow perch and crappies on the opener; walleyes and pike become legal game May 11 on the St ... Bathrooms are found a short distance away at the tourism center ... Yellow perch and crappies on the opener; walleyes and pike become legal in the harbor May 11....
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Spanish PM threatens to resign over corruption inquiry into wife

Spanish News Today 25 Apr 2024
  ...   ...   ... Allegations include purported connections between Begoña Gómez and private companies that received government funding or contracts, notably involving a sponsorship deal with tourism group Globalia.  . Sánchez assured that his wife would cooperate with the legal proceedings to defend her integrity ...  ....
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OPINION: A New Era for Conservation in Colorado?

Pagosa Daily Post 25 Apr 2024
The West is sort of transitioning from a traditional extractive economy to a more diversified economy that includes a big pillar, which could be labeled as recreation and tourism, which relies on protecting some of the natural values on public lands,” said Peter Hart, legal ......
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CM for extensive plan to boost tourism in KP

The News International 24 Apr 2024
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday directed the relevant quarters to come up with a comprehensive plan to promote tourism as an industry in the province ... Advisor to Chief Minister on Tourism Zahid Chanzeb, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Amjad Ali Khan and other relevant officials attended the meeting....
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Amir’s visit embodies bonds of friendship, deepens cooperation: President of Nepal

The Peninsula 24 Apr 2024
Commenting on the future of bilateral relations and important areas of cooperation, President of Nepal highlighted the great successes in their cooperation in the areas of labour employment, air connectivity, tourism, legal, economic and technical cooperation, as well as the ......
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Hotels checked for quality food, tourist facilities

The News International 23 Apr 2024
This image shows the logo of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) ... A communication said the action was taken on the directives of Advisor to Chief Minister on Tourism and Culture Zahid Chanzeb, which was carried out under the vigilance of DTS Controller Sajjad Hameed....
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