Rome's Holy Year: 10 Billion Euro Investment Creates Havoc for Residents
Rome is investing 10 billion euros in infrastructure improvements for the Holy Year, causing widespread construction and traffic disruptions, though officials insist key projects will be complete by year's end.
Rome's Holy Year: 10 Billion Euro Investment Creates Havoc for Residents
Rome is investing 10 billion euros in infrastructure improvements for the Holy Year, causing widespread construction and traffic disruptions, though officials insist key projects will be complete by year's end.
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48% Bias Score
Rome's Trevi Fountain Reopens with New Queuing System
Rome's Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after a three-month restoration, implementing a new queuing system limiting daily access to 400 people at a time and considering a modest entrance fee to fund maintenance, following a multi-million euro renovation to address structural damage and cleaning in pre...
Rome's Trevi Fountain Reopens with New Queuing System
Rome's Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after a three-month restoration, implementing a new queuing system limiting daily access to 400 people at a time and considering a modest entrance fee to fund maintenance, following a multi-million euro renovation to address structural damage and cleaning in pre...
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36% Bias Score
Brazilian Plane Crash Kills 10 Family Members in Gramado
A small plane crashed in Gramado, Brazil, killing 10 family members and injuring at least 17 others on the ground after it clipped a building and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Canela; the pilot was a businessman traveling with his family to Sao Paulo.
Brazilian Plane Crash Kills 10 Family Members in Gramado
A small plane crashed in Gramado, Brazil, killing 10 family members and injuring at least 17 others on the ground after it clipped a building and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Canela; the pilot was a businessman traveling with his family to Sao Paulo.
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40% Bias Score
Perisher Invests $26 Million in New Chairlift, Plans Year-Round Alpine Resort
Perisher ski resort in NSW is investing $26 million in a new chairlift to improve skier experience and address poor snow seasons, part of a larger plan to transform into a year-round alpine destination with a new hotel adding 1700 beds, despite concerns about environmental impact in Kosciuszko Natio...
Perisher Invests $26 Million in New Chairlift, Plans Year-Round Alpine Resort
Perisher ski resort in NSW is investing $26 million in a new chairlift to improve skier experience and address poor snow seasons, part of a larger plan to transform into a year-round alpine destination with a new hotel adding 1700 beds, despite concerns about environmental impact in Kosciuszko Natio...
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44% Bias Score
Lawsuit Challenges Israeli Reservist Voucher Tender for Favoring Large Hotels
An association of short-term rental operators in Israel filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Defense, challenging a NIS 750 million tender for reservist vacation vouchers due to its alleged bias toward large hotel chains, impacting small businesses and potentially violating competition principles...
Lawsuit Challenges Israeli Reservist Voucher Tender for Favoring Large Hotels
An association of short-term rental operators in Israel filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Defense, challenging a NIS 750 million tender for reservist vacation vouchers due to its alleged bias toward large hotel chains, impacting small businesses and potentially violating competition principles...
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56% Bias Score
Global Travel Industry Booms in 2024, Reaching Record $11 Trillion GDP Contribution
In 2024, the global travel industry reached nearly 96% of pre-pandemic international arrival levels, generating a record $11 trillion contribution to global GDP, fueled by resurgent business travel, new hotels, and booming solo and wellness tourism.
Global Travel Industry Booms in 2024, Reaching Record $11 Trillion GDP Contribution
In 2024, the global travel industry reached nearly 96% of pre-pandemic international arrival levels, generating a record $11 trillion contribution to global GDP, fueled by resurgent business travel, new hotels, and booming solo and wellness tourism.
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24% Bias Score
Leavenworth's Bavarian Transformation: Tourism Boom and Challenges
Leavenworth, Washington, a former ghost town, transformed itself into a successful tourist destination attracting 3 million visitors annually through a community-led initiative to remodel the downtown area in a Bavarian style, sparking both economic growth and concerns about the rising cost of livin...
Leavenworth's Bavarian Transformation: Tourism Boom and Challenges
Leavenworth, Washington, a former ghost town, transformed itself into a successful tourist destination attracting 3 million visitors annually through a community-led initiative to remodel the downtown area in a Bavarian style, sparking both economic growth and concerns about the rising cost of livin...
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36% Bias Score
Carlsbad, California: \$1 Billion Economic Surge Driven by Tourism and Culinary Boom
Carlsbad, California's economy surged by \$1 billion in 2021, fueled by a booming tourism industry and a vibrant new restaurant scene featuring upscale establishments like Wildland and Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, alongside local favorites such as Harbor Fish Cafe.
Carlsbad, California: \$1 Billion Economic Surge Driven by Tourism and Culinary Boom
Carlsbad, California's economy surged by \$1 billion in 2021, fueled by a booming tourism industry and a vibrant new restaurant scene featuring upscale establishments like Wildland and Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, alongside local favorites such as Harbor Fish Cafe.
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52% Bias Score
Giro d'Italia 2025 to Start in Albania
The 2025 Giro d'Italia will begin its race in Durazzo, Albania, on May 9th, showcasing Albania's diverse landscape to an expected 250 million viewers over three days, boosting tourism and creating new jobs in cycling tourism; the race's route was designed by Mauro Vegni.
Giro d'Italia 2025 to Start in Albania
The 2025 Giro d'Italia will begin its race in Durazzo, Albania, on May 9th, showcasing Albania's diverse landscape to an expected 250 million viewers over three days, boosting tourism and creating new jobs in cycling tourism; the race's route was designed by Mauro Vegni.
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48% Bias Score
Iconic Las Vegas Casinos Close, Reflecting Tourism Shifts
In 2024, two iconic Las Vegas casinos, the Tropicana and The Mirage, closed; the Tropicana was demolished for a baseball stadium, while The Mirage will be replaced by a Hard Rock Hotel. Additionally, several museums and a historic church closed due to various reasons, impacting tourism and cultural ...
Iconic Las Vegas Casinos Close, Reflecting Tourism Shifts
In 2024, two iconic Las Vegas casinos, the Tropicana and The Mirage, closed; the Tropicana was demolished for a baseball stadium, while The Mirage will be replaced by a Hard Rock Hotel. Additionally, several museums and a historic church closed due to various reasons, impacting tourism and cultural ...
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16% Bias Score
Fira de Barcelona Reports Record Revenue and EBITDA in 2024
In 2024, Fira de Barcelona exceeded €300 million in revenue and €53 million in EBITDA, a 24% increase from 2023, due to hosting 270 events across its Montjuïc, Gran Via, and CCIB venues, including major international events like MCW Barcelona and Alimentaria, and expanding its international presence...
Fira de Barcelona Reports Record Revenue and EBITDA in 2024
In 2024, Fira de Barcelona exceeded €300 million in revenue and €53 million in EBITDA, a 24% increase from 2023, due to hosting 270 events across its Montjuïc, Gran Via, and CCIB venues, including major international events like MCW Barcelona and Alimentaria, and expanding its international presence...
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32% Bias Score
£7m Waterfall Country Tourism Plan Approved Despite Local Concerns
Despite local opposition, a £7 million plan to upgrade Waterfall Country in Wales, addressing visitor pressures through new parking, shops, and tourist accommodation, was unanimously approved by Neath Port Talbot council, with work expected to start soon.
£7m Waterfall Country Tourism Plan Approved Despite Local Concerns
Despite local opposition, a £7 million plan to upgrade Waterfall Country in Wales, addressing visitor pressures through new parking, shops, and tourist accommodation, was unanimously approved by Neath Port Talbot council, with work expected to start soon.
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40% Bias Score