Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies
The mountaineering world mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, final surviving member of the pioneering team that first conquered Mount Everest in 1953, passes away at age 91 in Nepal.
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Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies at 91
Mount Everest mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the historic 1953 first ascent team, passes away in Nepal at age 91, closing a legendary chapter in mountaineering history.
Everest First Ascent: The Untold Sherpa Story
Exclusive insight reveals how Tenzing Norgay's crucial role in the 1953 Everest conquest reshaped mountaineering history and sparked lasting debate about recognition.
Gen Z's Global Awakening: Youth Reshape Protest Movements
A new generation of digitally-native activists is transforming grassroots movements worldwide, leveraging social media and fresh tactics to challenge established power structures from Kathmandu to Casablanca.
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.
Everest Miracle: Four Hikers Survive Harrowing Ordeal
Against impossible odds, four hikers trapped on Everest's treacherous slopes survived a harrowing 48-hour ordeal before a daring high-altitude rescue mission brought them to safety.
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.
Everest Blizzard Rescue: All Hikers Safely Evacuated
In a dramatic high-altitude rescue operation, all climbers trapped on Mount Everest by a ferocious blizzard have been brought to safety after being stranded for days in treacherous conditions.
China redraws Everest map, tensions with Nepal
Beijing's unilateral announcement of Mount Everest's new height measurement has ignited a diplomatic row with Nepal, challenging long-established geographical agreements and raising concerns about geopolitical influence in the region.
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.
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The Taylor Swift travel phenomenon hits Portofino as the pop icon's Italian getaway creates unprecedented tourism surge, mirroring her global economic impact across destinations worldwide.
Europe's Bone Church: 40,000 Skeleton Masterpiece
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Netflix series sparks Norwegian tourism boom in Minnesota
The sleepy American town of Alexandria, Minnesota has become an unexpected tourist hotspot after featuring prominently in the Netflix hit 'Lilyhammer', creating a remarkable cultural bridge between Norway and the US Midwest.
Everest Blizzard Rescue: Climbers Saved From Death Zone
Exclusive report reveals how multiple mountaineers were dramatically rescued from Mount Everest after being trapped by a sudden, violent snowstorm at extreme altitudes.
Nepal Floods: 14 Dead as Monsoon Rains Wreak Havoc
Deadly flash floods and landslides triggered by relentless monsoon rains have killed at least 14 people across Nepal, with neighbouring Indian states also on high alert as rivers overflow.
China installs surveillance cameras on Mount Everest
Beijing extends its controversial surveillance network to world's highest peak, installing cameras that monitor both Chinese and Nepalese sides of Everest amid growing geopolitical tensions.
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.
Everest snowstorm traps 1000 in massive rescue crisis
A massive rescue operation is underway on Mount Everest as a sudden snowstorm traps approximately 1000 people, including climbers and support staff, in one of the most dangerous mountain emergencies in recent history.
Darjeeling flash floods: Death toll rises in disaster
Catastrophic flash floods and landslides have struck India's Darjeeling district and neighbouring Nepal, claiming multiple lives and leaving widespread destruction in their wake.
Spain's Secret Garden City: Europe's Urban Oasis
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Cornwall Tourism Board Collapses Amid Overtourism Crisis
Visit Cornwall closes its doors after 14 years as the county battles with overwhelming visitor numbers, raising urgent questions about sustainable tourism.
Visit Cornwall collapses into liquidation
Shockwaves hit Cornwall's tourism industry as destination management organisation Visit Cornwall falls into liquidation, citing 'insurmountable financial problems' that threaten the county's vital visitor economy.
British tourists turn away from US holidays
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Trump Effect Sees British Tourists Ditch US Holidays
Exclusive investigation reveals how political climate and controversial policies are causing British tourists to rethink American vacations, with visitor numbers plummeting dramatically.
Nation's Beautiful Pledge To Protect Landscapes
A stunning European country makes an unprecedented commitment to safeguard its natural beauty and cultural heritage for future generations of travellers.
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Discover the ancient tradition of Nepal's living goddesses, where young girls are worshipped as deities until puberty in a practice blending spirituality and controversy.
Hollywood Tourism Crisis: LA Visitor Numbers Plummet
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Luxury Red Sea Resort to Boost Egypt Tourism
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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.
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