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Chilli sauce firm lands £11m Belgium deal with government help
The Times
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Businesses struggling to navigate complex trade rules should tap their local government-paid “agony aunt”, a Rwandan chilli sauce exporter from Portsmouth advises. Stephanie Kayirangwa and Natt Boarer, co-founders of Chilli Mash, have landed...
Oman tourism promotion launched across French-speaking Europe
Muscat Daily
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July 2, 2025
Muscat – Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has launched a new promotional campaign aimed at attracting travellers from French-speaking Europe, with particular focus on France, Belgium and Switzerland. The campaign seeks to highlight Oman’s cultural...
Spain's new rule on using cash as tourist destinations hit by Euro note changes
Chronicle Live
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July 2, 2025
20:03, 02 Jul 2025 Whilst a considerable number of individuals have transitioned to card payments for their travels, some still favour cash, and there may be instances on holiday where cards are not accepted. If you're plotting a Spanish escape...
Shock! Ludovic de Saint Sernin wants hot boys wearing thongs on the beach
Dazed & Confused
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July 2, 2025
In 1974, despite uproar from local residents, Los Angeles decided to ban all nude beaches. During one council meeting, in front of a crowd of 400 people, one man marched up to the chief of police, shed all his clothes, and boomed, “Is this lewd!?”...
Imserso budget holidays for pensioners in Spain 2025-2026: Where you can go and how to apply
Murcia Today
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Date Published: 02/07/2025 The time has come again for retirees and pensioners to apply for their place in the Imserso Tourism Programme. This 2025-2026 season has 879,213 places for seniors, which can be requested until July 23 of this year....
RACHEL SHENK: Find the treasure within
The Goshen News - Indiana
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I had a dream the other night. I was traveling and lost both my passport and my flight ticket and the bag they were in. I went on a search to find them, thinking that someone had stolen the bag from me. I woke up, then found myself back in the...
Summer Hammann selected for Belgian Dairy Breeders School
Barron News Shield - Wisconsin
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Barron native Summer Hammann will represent the U.S. at the Young Breeders School competition in Belgium later this summer. Photo contributed Tessa Schmocker A Barron native has been selected to attend a special dairy breeders school in Belgium....
Rail ticket gives unlimited travel in 24 countries from £34 — but you need to be quick
Metro
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July 2, 2025
Planning your next adventure? (Picture: Getty Images) For 52 years, Interrail has been offering travellers a cheap way to explore Europe — and now they’re selling train tickets for 20% off. The One-Country pass allows for unlimited train travel...
European Cities Solidify Strong Presence In 'Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index', With Paris Securing No. 2 Spot
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) SEOUL, South Korea, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yanolja Research, a global research institute specializing in the travel and tourism industry, today announced the inaugural "Yanolja Attractiveness Index" at the seminar. This...
Inbound tourism fuels land price surge across Japan
The Straits Times
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July 2, 2025
TOKYO – Strong demand from inbound tourism has significantly driven up land prices in tourist destinations nationwide, a trend extending to areas around the 2025 Osaka Expo. According to an announcement by the National Tax Agency on July 2, land...
Belgian super talent Jarno Widar crashes and abandons Giro d'Italia Next Gen
Cyclingnews
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June 22, 2025
Belgian super talent Jarno Widar was in tears after losing any chance of a second win at the Giro d'Italia Next Gen but avoided any serious injury in a crash. His Lotto team confirmed that the 19-year-old would not start Sunday's final stage...
Act fast to secure Ryanair discounts for holidays between August and September
Cornwall Live
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July 2, 2025
If you're looking for an affordable last-minute getaway this summer, Ryanair could be the ideal choice. The budget airline has just reduced flight prices to two European destinations as part of a quick flash sale. This limited 48-hour deal offers...
France bans smoking in parks and beaches
9News
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July 2, 2025
This summer in Paris, a sunset cigarette under the Eiffel Tower could come with an unexpected price tag. Starting July 1, France has banned smoking in all outdoor areas frequented by children — including parks, beaches, public gardens, bus stops,...
Brits warned about Brexit rule that could see travellers banned for 3 years
The Bolton News
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Going away is exciting, but before setting off, it's important for anyone planning to visit certain countries to be well-informed. This is especially true in the post-Brexit era, which has seen the introduction of new regulations in recent years....
Ryanair slashes £20 off flights to two holiday destinations - but you need to be quick
Daily Express
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July 2, 2025
If you're hunting for a bargain last-minute summer getaway, Ryanair may have just the ticket with their latest slash in fares. The low-cost carrier has unveiled a new flash sale offering discounted fares to two European hotspots. In a time-limited...
Ryanair 48-hour deal for travel to 2 European hotspots - including Spanish beach city
Bristol Post
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July 2, 2025
If you're seeking an affordable last-minute escape this summer, Ryanair might just have the perfect option. The budget airline has now slashed ticket prices to two European destinations in a new flash sale. This deal, available for just 48 hours,...
Inbound Tourism Fuels Land Price Surge Across Japan; High Hopes for Development Projects Ahead
The Japan News
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July 1, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Foreign tourists visit the old townscape of Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, on June 25. By Akane Yamaki, Hiromi Ochiai and Ryoma Shintani / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers 20:00 JST, July 1, 2025 Strong demand from inbound...
How hot is Europe? Iconic tourist attraction closes to visitors for several days
Penn Live - Pennsylvania
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July 1, 2025
By Samuel Petrequin and Joseph Wilson, The Associated Press PARIS — Barcelona recorded its hottest June in over a century, the summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors and hundreds of French schools shut on Tuesday as Europe...
American tourists spend most per person in Cyprus
Cyprus Mail
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July 1, 2025
Cyprus tourism revenue up 39.9 per cent in April Tourism revenue in Cyprus experienced a significant rise in April 2025, reaching €304.2 million according to the latest results from the passengers survey conducted by the state statistical service....
April 2025: Easter vacations support European hospitality activity by MKG Consulting
Hospitality Net
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July 1, 2025
While Easter weekend fell at the end of March in 2024, this year it fell in April. The spring vacations fell in the same timeframe, which helped to keep leisure destinations busy. Stabilization of occupancy and average daily rate trends in...