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Dhiraagu launches nation’s first Tier IV Certified Data Centre with new Colocation Service
Hotelier Maldives
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July 30, 2025
Dhiraagu has broadened its enterprise service offerings with the launch of its new Colocation Service, designed to offer businesses a secure, reliable, and scalable infrastructure for hosting critical IT systems. With the establishment of the...
All Tourism Players Are in the Same Boat – Golden Tulip Tbilisi Hotelier
Business Media Gerogia
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July 30, 2025
Tourism in Georgia is seeing signs of recovery in Q2 2025, but the slow start to the year is hard to ignore, says Elene Otarashvili, General Manager of Golden Tulip Design Tbilisi. Speaking on BMGTV, she emphasized that January–March was...
A taste of tradition: My first Pa‘ina dinner at Ko‘a Kea Resort
The Manual - Oregon
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July 30, 2025
Tradition is deeply integrated into Hawaiian culture, fostering a sense of community and belonging for many. One Hawaiian tradition, a Pa’ina, refers to a small dinner party or gathering where friends, family, and neighbors gather to enjoy a meal...
America's Most Beautiful City Is Officially This West Coast Destination
The Travel
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July 30, 2025
Let's be honest, the U.S. isn't short of beautiful cities. With coastal masterpieces and world-renowned architecture, there are plenty of contenders for the most beautiful city in America. However, a recent round-up list of the most beautiful...
Ireland’s tourism industry urged to expand beyond US amid sharp drop in visitors
The Irish Post
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July 30, 2025
IRELAND'S tourism leaders are calling for a diversification of the country’s tourism strategy following a significant drop in international visitor numbers this year. Figures released by Fáilte Ireland reveal an 18% decline in tourists arriving...
Economic Watch: Scorching heat fuels China's booming nighttime tourism
Xinhua News Agency
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CHANGSHA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- As sweltering heat waves sweep across China, a recent tourist trend has emerged after dark. In ancient towns and even mountain parks, travelers are escaping the heat and heading out after sunset, boosting "nighttime...
Amazing Ireland - the best vacation destination at any time of year
Redditch Standard
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To spend their vacation in Europe, many travelers choose Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain and other popular tourist countries. At the same time, they often ignore Ireland, which can compete with even the most famous tourist destinations. This...
The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide® Most Historic Bars and Lounges List Is Announced
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2025-- Historic Hotels Worldwide ®, a prestigious program that recognizes and celebrates authentic historic hotels around the world, is pleased to announce The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most...
'Tourist trap': The most disappointing beaches in the world, according to Aussies
Nine
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July 30, 2025
Australians are surely spoiled when it comes to beaches. From buzzing spots with hip ocean-side cafes to isolated havens with only local wildlife for company, we have it all. So it takes a lot for overseas beaches to match up. READ MORE: Packing...
Jannah Hotels & Resorts appoints new group GM
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 138 Jannah Hotels & Resorts has appointed Mark Whitlock as its new Group General Manager, marking a significant step towards growth, innovation, and operational excellence. Jannah Hotels & Resorts has...
Bosses of Ibiza party hotel where Brits keep falling to their deaths 'agree' to changes
Daily Star
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July 30, 2025
Gerard Couzens News Correspondent 12:59, 30 Jul 2025Updated 13:00, 30 Jul 2025 The owners of the Ibiza party hotel where two British tourists plunged to their deaths across a 14-day span have claimed they are “reviewing” safety measures. The...
Beijing's Tourism Push May Boost Struggling CTG
Benzinga
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The duty-free shop operator's revenue and net profit fell in the first half of this year as duty-free sales dropped on Hainan island, a major tourism hotspot Key Takeaways: CTG Duty Free's operating income fell 10% in the first half of 2025, while...
Brit tourist, 23, is left in intensive care in Ibiza after smashing his head in hotel pool plunge
Daily Mail
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July 30, 2025
By NATALIA PENZA Published: 09:21 EDT, 30 July 2025 | Updated: 09:21 EDT, 30 July 2025 A British holidaymaker has been rushed to a hospital intensive care unit with skull and spinal injuries after smashing his head on the bottom of his Ibiza hotel...
LA Hoteliers Push Referendum to Halt $30 Wage Hike for Olympic Workers
WebProNews
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July 30, 2025
In the lead-up to the 2028 Olympics and the 2026 World Cup, Los Angeles has ignited a fierce debate over labor costs in its hospitality sector. The city’s council passed an ordinance in May 2025 mandating a phased increase in the minimum wage for...
BHTA welcomes planned regional ferry as possible tourism game-changer
Barbados Today
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July 30, 2025
45 The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has welcomed plans for an affordable regional ferry service, calling it a potential game-changer for Caribbean tourism, trade and economic integration. The proposal, discussed at the recent...
Costa del Sol hotels forecast a lower occupancy rate in August although three holiday hotspots will still exceed 90%
SUR in English
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July 30, 2025
Costa del Sol and Malaga province hoteliers are expecting a weaker August in terms of occupancy rates compared to the same month last year. This has been revealed by a survey carried out by the local association of hoteliers of the Costa del Sol...
JW Marriott brand hotel to debut in Uzbekistan
Hotel Management Network
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July 30, 2025
Marriott International has entered an agreement with developer Alliance Holding to launch the first JW Marriott brand hotel in Uzbekistan. Set to open by the end of this year, the JW Marriott hotel will be a part of the Tashkent City Mall complex,...
Goa rolls out ₹350 cr tourism makeover, eyes global footprint
ETTravelWorld.com
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July 30, 2025
Goa is poised for a landmark shift in its tourism landscape, with INR 350 crore worth of development projects in motion, Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte announced in the State Assembly today. Emphasizing a long-term, strategic approach, Khaunte...
Panic in Majorca as tourists vow to 'go to Greece instead' amid skyrocketing prices
Daily Express
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July 30, 2025
Visitors to Spain's iconic holiday island of Majorca have continued to face price hikes in restaurants and hotels in recent years and some have made drastic changes to fix the issue. Residents and tourists alike have begun to complain in...
Uzbekistan and Pakistan agree on new joint projects in tourism.
Kun.uz
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July 30, 2025
Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev met with Aftab-ur-Rehman Rana, Chairman of the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), to discuss expanding cooperation in the tourism sector. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties,...