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England Doubles Council Tax on Second Homes
English councils have been given the power to double council tax on second homes, leading to significant financial implications for owners and potentially freeing up properties for local residents while generating revenue for cash-strapped councils.
England Doubles Council Tax on Second Homes
English councils have been given the power to double council tax on second homes, leading to significant financial implications for owners and potentially freeing up properties for local residents while generating revenue for cash-strapped councils.
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64% Bias Score
Sharp Drop in International Tourism Threatens US Economy
A decline in international tourism to the US in early 2024, particularly from China (-11%), is projected to cost the industry billions in lost revenue due to various factors, including the strong dollar, visa delays, and potential trade tariffs; recovery is not expected until 2026.
Sharp Drop in International Tourism Threatens US Economy
A decline in international tourism to the US in early 2024, particularly from China (-11%), is projected to cost the industry billions in lost revenue due to various factors, including the strong dollar, visa delays, and potential trade tariffs; recovery is not expected until 2026.
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36% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Hospitality Sees January Turnover Rise
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's hospitality industry experienced a 7% turnover increase in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, following a 1.2% decrease in 2024, with hotels up 8% and restaurants up 4.8%, despite a 1.9% drop in employment and an expectation of a VAT reduction to 7%.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Hospitality Sees January Turnover Rise
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's hospitality industry experienced a 7% turnover increase in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, following a 1.2% decrease in 2024, with hotels up 8% and restaurants up 4.8%, despite a 1.9% drop in employment and an expectation of a VAT reduction to 7%.
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Snowbirds' Exodus Impacts US Economy
Rising trade tensions between the US and Canada are prompting many Canadian snowbirds to sell their US properties, impacting the US housing market and tourism, with potential losses reaching $2.1 billion and 14,000 jobs.
Canadian Snowbirds' Exodus Impacts US Economy
Rising trade tensions between the US and Canada are prompting many Canadian snowbirds to sell their US properties, impacting the US housing market and tourism, with potential losses reaching $2.1 billion and 14,000 jobs.
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44% Bias Score
Minor Earthquake Shakes Bangkok, Causing Brief Panic and One Building Collapse
A minor earthquake hit Bangkok on March 28th at 13:20, lasting under a minute, causing panic and temporary evacuations; one unfinished skyscraper collapsed, but life quickly returned to normal.
Minor Earthquake Shakes Bangkok, Causing Brief Panic and One Building Collapse
A minor earthquake hit Bangkok on March 28th at 13:20, lasting under a minute, causing panic and temporary evacuations; one unfinished skyscraper collapsed, but life quickly returned to normal.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico Launches Tourism-Focused Digital Payment Initiative
Mexico's Ministry of Tourism and BBVA bank announced the "Avanzamos por México" alliance to enhance digital payments in tourism, aiming to boost the country's position as a top tourist destination and improve economic conditions in the 177 Pueblos Mágicos.
Mexico Launches Tourism-Focused Digital Payment Initiative
Mexico's Ministry of Tourism and BBVA bank announced the "Avanzamos por México" alliance to enhance digital payments in tourism, aiming to boost the country's position as a top tourist destination and improve economic conditions in the 177 Pueblos Mágicos.
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36% Bias Score
Earthquake in Myanmar; 1,600+ Deaths; Thailand Building Collapse
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28th caused at least 1,600 deaths and widespread damage, with tremors felt in Thailand, where a building collapse in Bangkok resulted in 17 deaths and 78 missing; European governments updated travel advisories.
Earthquake in Myanmar; 1,600+ Deaths; Thailand Building Collapse
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28th caused at least 1,600 deaths and widespread damage, with tremors felt in Thailand, where a building collapse in Bangkok resulted in 17 deaths and 78 missing; European governments updated travel advisories.
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48% Bias Score
Cape Verde Food Poisoning: 8 Hotels Named in Lawsuit
A High Court suit names eight Cape Verde hotels—Riu Palace Boavista, Riu Palace Santa Maria, Riu Funana, Riu Cabo Verde, Riu Touareg, Meliá Dunas, Tui Suneo Dunas, and Tui Blue Cabo Verde—in a food poisoning case affecting 836 Tui customers in 2022, with over 1,400 total cases since then linked to s...
Cape Verde Food Poisoning: 8 Hotels Named in Lawsuit
A High Court suit names eight Cape Verde hotels—Riu Palace Boavista, Riu Palace Santa Maria, Riu Funana, Riu Cabo Verde, Riu Touareg, Meliá Dunas, Tui Suneo Dunas, and Tui Blue Cabo Verde—in a food poisoning case affecting 836 Tui customers in 2022, with over 1,400 total cases since then linked to s...
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36% Bias Score
US-Canada Trade War Impacts Canadian Snowbirds
Due to rising US-Canada trade tensions, hundreds of thousands of Canadian snowbirds are reconsidering their US properties, leading to increased home listings and a significant drop in Canadian tourism, potentially causing a $2.1 billion loss in US spending and 14,000 job losses.
US-Canada Trade War Impacts Canadian Snowbirds
Due to rising US-Canada trade tensions, hundreds of thousands of Canadian snowbirds are reconsidering their US properties, leading to increased home listings and a significant drop in Canadian tourism, potentially causing a $2.1 billion loss in US spending and 14,000 job losses.
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36% Bias Score
Bezos' Venice Wedding Sparks Over-Tourism Concerns
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's late June wedding in Venice is expected to bring 200 guests, utilizing many of the city's gondolas and water taxis, raising concerns about disruption in a city already dealing with high tourism numbers despite city officials assurances.
Bezos' Venice Wedding Sparks Over-Tourism Concerns
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's late June wedding in Venice is expected to bring 200 guests, utilizing many of the city's gondolas and water taxis, raising concerns about disruption in a city already dealing with high tourism numbers despite city officials assurances.
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60% Bias Score
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Myanmar Causes Over 1,600 Deaths
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 28th, causing over 1,600 deaths and significant damage; tremors were felt across the region, prompting travel advisories and causing temporary disruptions in Thailand.
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Myanmar Causes Over 1,600 Deaths
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 28th, causing over 1,600 deaths and significant damage; tremors were felt across the region, prompting travel advisories and causing temporary disruptions in Thailand.
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56% Bias Score
Russian Official's Detention Extended in 10 Million Ruble Grant Fraud Case
A Russian court extended the pre-trial detention of former Deputy Minister Alexander Kukina until April 30th, 2025, on charges of large-scale fraud involving a 10 million ruble grant for beach improvements that were never completed, despite official reports to the contrary.
Russian Official's Detention Extended in 10 Million Ruble Grant Fraud Case
A Russian court extended the pre-trial detention of former Deputy Minister Alexander Kukina until April 30th, 2025, on charges of large-scale fraud involving a 10 million ruble grant for beach improvements that were never completed, despite official reports to the contrary.
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44% Bias Score
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