UK Tourist Tax Divide: Scotland & Wales Charge Ahead
As Scotland implements its visitor levy and Wales prepares to follow, England remains the tourism tax holdout. Discover how this postcode lottery could reshape British tourism.
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Mamdani's Final Rally Electrifies NYC Mayoral Race
Progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani delivers impassioned final rally speech in Queens, making last-minute appeal to voters ahead of New York City's mayoral election with powerful calls for housing justice and workers' rights.
AOC and Bernie Sanders rally for Zohran Mamdani in Queens
Democratic Socialists Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders unite to campaign for State Assembly candidate Zohran Mamdani in what could signal a major shift in New York's political landscape.
Orkney Council seeks tourist tax powers amid visitor boom
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Saving QPR's 1987 Squad from Memory Loss
A lifelong Queens Park Rangers fan's quest to digitally preserve the legendary 1987 squad before memories fade, exploring the intersection of football nostalgia and modern technology.
Louvre heist sparks true crime tourism boom
The Louvre Museum experiences unexpected visitor surge following dramatic €1.5 million art theft, as true crime enthusiasts seek to walk in thieves' footsteps through world's most famous gallery.
Mother rescues son from trapped elevator at Penn Station
A Queens mother's quick thinking saved her young son after he became trapped in a malfunctioning elevator at Manhattan's Penn Station, sparking safety concerns.
Cambodia tourism surges 143% as Korean visitors return
Phnom Penh sees dramatic tourism revival as South Korean travellers return, with visitor numbers surging 143% in early 2024 amid new flight routes and cultural attractions.
London's Drag Bottomless Brunch: An Unforgettable Experience
Discover the unforgettable experience of London's wildest bottomless drag brunch featuring unlimited cocktails, incredible performances, and pure entertainment that will leave you wanting more.
NYC teen decapitated: Mother and boyfriend face murder charges
Shocking court revelations expose horrific details in the murder of 14-year-old Jayson Rivera, whose mother and her boyfriend now face murder charges in the gruesome New York City case.
Ibiza at Breaking Point: Tourism Crisis Hits Party Island
The iconic party island of Ibiza faces an unprecedented crisis as overwhelming tourist numbers strain infrastructure, sparking local protests and urgent calls for sustainable tourism reforms.
Joan Collins & Davina McCall's Drag Race UK Parody
Television royalty Dame Joan Collins and Davina McCall join forces with drag superstars for an unforgettable RuPaul's Drag Race UK parody episode, featuring jaw-dropping transformations and celebrity cameos.
NYC subway hostage crisis ends in police shooting
A terrifying hostage situation unfolded on a Queens-bound 7 train in New York City, culminating in a police-involved shooting and dramatic rescue operation at Times Square station.
Vermont's autumn fury: Locals vs leaf-peeping tourists
As Vermont's legendary fall foliage reaches its peak, simmering resentment between residents and tourists boils over into parking disputes, traffic chaos, and shocking acts of vandalism across the picturesque state.
One Tree Hill Cast Reunion Leaves Fans In Tears
Sophia Bush and Hilarie Burton Morgan orchestrate a heartwarming virtual reunion that's sending One Tree Hill fans into meltdown mode with this beautiful gesture.
Sri Lanka Pioneers Sustainable Tourism Revolution
Discover how Sri Lanka is transforming its tourism industry through sustainable practices and community-focused initiatives, with Minor Hotels pioneering a new model for responsible travel in paradise.
Woke NYC Politician's Luxury Property Portfolio Exposed
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, faces accusations of hypocrisy after property records reveal his family's ownership of multiple high-value properties, including a £1.3 million Queens townhouse, while advo
Screen tourism injects £160m into Scotland's economy
Scotland's film and TV industry creates economic windfall as fans flock to iconic locations from Outlander and other productions, boosting local businesses and employment.
Lady Gaga Inspires UK Drag Queen Revolution
Discover how Lady Gaga's powerful discography has become the ultimate soundtrack for British drag performers, transforming stages across the UK with messages of empowerment and self-expression.
Cornwall's £111k tourism website backfires spectacularly
Visit Cornwall's costly digital overhaul sparks controversy as anti-tourism messaging clashes with economic realities, leaving local businesses counting the cost of declining visitor numbers.
Subway Surfing Teens Killed in New York Tragedy
Two teenage boys die after subway surfing on top of moving train in Queens, New York, as authorities issue urgent safety warnings about the deadly trend.
BBC's new drag queen sitcom 'Masters of the Universe'
The BBC has commissioned a bold new workplace sitcom, 'Masters of the Universe', featuring real-life drag performers Ginny Lemon and Cara Melle in leading roles, promising a fresh take on office life from the creators of 'Plebs'.
Bali freezes hotel permits after flooding crisis
Indonesian authorities hit pause on new hotel and restaurant permits in Bali's most popular districts as rapid, unregulated development exacerbates severe flooding problems on the island paradise.
Hasselbaink's Wife Stuns QPR in Netflix's Matilda
Netflix's 'Matilda' musical features a surprise cameo from Nancy Hasselbaink, wife of football legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, in a scene that left the QPR squad in awe.
K-Pop 'Exorcism' Video Sparks 300% Tourism Boom
A viral K-Pop music video featuring demon hunters has triggered an unprecedented tourism surge to a remote South Korean village, with visitors flocking to its 'exorcism' locations.
Bourton-on-the-Water's overtourism crisis reaches breaking point
The idyllic Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water is buckling under unsustainable visitor numbers, with residents pleading for urgent measures to protect their community from overtourism's crushing impact.
Asia Plans $1bn Las Vegas-Style Casino Resort
An ambitious Asian nation is challenging Macau and Singapore's dominance with a colossal $1 billion casino resort project, aiming to become the next global gaming and entertainment epicentre.
Devon's £500m 'Dubai': Eden Project Transforms Torbay
A visionary £500m Eden Project North in Torbay promises to revolutionise the English Riviera, drawing global tourists with its stunning biomes and cutting-edge sustainability, creating thousands of jobs.
Cornwall's tourist numbers hit lowest point in a decade
Cornwall's coastal communities confront an unexpected crisis as anti-tourist sentiment leads to a dramatic visitor decline, triggering economic hardship and forcing a bitter rethink about the region's dependence on tourism.
Inside UK's Most Lawless Estate: Gangs Rule, Police Absent
An exclusive investigation into the Queens Park Estate in Westminster, where residents live in fear amidst open drug dealing, violence, and a shocking breakdown of law and order.
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