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Las Vegas Tourism Crisis: Visitor Numbers Plummet

Las Vegas faces unprecedented tourism decline as visitor numbers drop dramatically, hitting casinos, hotels and local businesses hard. Exclusive analysis reveals the economic impact on America's entertainment capital.

Prophet Warns Oumuamua Is Alien Mothership

Exclusive: The psychic who foresaw the Trump assassination attempt now claims a mysterious interstellar object is actually an alien 'mothership' sending probes to Earth in what could be first contact.

Portugal hikes tourist tax for 13 regions

Portugal introduces sweeping new tourist taxes targeting 13 popular areas including Lisbon and Porto, with visitors facing charges of up to €4 per night in radical sustainability move.

Merlin profits surge as UK theme parks thrive

Merlin Entertainments reports impressive profit surge driven by strong performance at Thorpe Park and Alton Towers, with visitor numbers exceeding expectations across their UK attractions.

Las Vegas Tourism Crisis: Why Visitors Are Leaving

Las Vegas faces an unprecedented tourism decline as soaring prices, changing visitor habits, and fresh competition lure travellers to alternative destinations. Discover why the gambling capital is struggling to maintain its appeal.

Melbourne Convention Centre evacuated after fire alarm

Thousands were forced to evacuate the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after a fire alarm triggered emergency protocols, disrupting a significant business gathering and prompting a swift emergency response.

National Trust's vegan tampons in men's toilets spark fury

The National Trust faces intense backlash after installing vegan sanitary products in men's toilets and removing gendered signage at its Lake Windermere visitor centre, prompting accusations of 'virtue signalling' from traditionalists.

Japan's new tourist tax affects Australian travellers

Japan introduces controversial ¥1,000 tourist tax for all international visitors starting 2025. Discover how this new fee will affect Australian travellers and what it means for your next holiday to the Land of the Rising Sun.

St Bart's Hospital North Wing closed after flooding

London's historic St Bartholomew's Hospital has temporarily closed its North Wing to visitors after significant flooding caused damage to electrical systems, though patient care continues uninterrupted.

Interstellar Object's Baffling Metals Defy Science

Groundbreaking analysis of interstellar object 'Oumuamua reveals baffling metallic composition that defies current scientific understanding, challenging everything we know about cosmic visitors.

Shetland Islands Approve New Tourist Tax

The Shetland Islands Council has approved a pioneering Transient Visitor Levy, making it the latest Scottish destination to implement a tourist tax aimed at sustaining local infrastructure and services.

Hoon Driver Rams Through Shopping Centre Security Gate

Dramatic CCTV footage captures the terrifying moment a hoon driver in a Ford Falcon deliberately smashes through a security gate at a busy Queensland shopping centre, sending shoppers scrambling for safety.

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.

Wisconsin Data Centre Plan Sparks Water War With Locals

A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.

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