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Italy’s highest court has sided with a luxury Dolomites hotel that denied tap water to a tourist, ruling the refusal was legal. The case hinges on a decades-old hospitality rule still enforced in Italian law.
Morocco is escalating efforts to promote tourism in Western Sahara while expanding security measures. New visa rules and airport expansions are part of a calculated strategy to assert control over the disputed territory, sparking concern from human rights groups.
The White House has intensified economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure on Havana, signaling a potential policy shift. Former President Donald Trump’s allies confirm a coordinated strategy to tighten restrictions and isolate the Cuban government.
Barbuda’s government has blocked a Chinese firm’s attempt to lease Pink Sands Beach for 99 years, sparking a national debate over coastal land rights. The island’s unique ‘public beach’ law faces its biggest test yet.
Thailand will slash visa-free stays from 90 to 30 days for UK and 92 other countries starting September 12, forcing tourists to apply for visas if they exceed the limit. The move aims to curb overstaying and boost local tourism revenue through longer-term planning.
A 28-year-old British tourist was killed by a 13ft great white shark while snorkeling off Western Australia’s Margaret River coast Wednesday. Authorities confirmed the attack as the region’s first fatal shark encounter in four years.
The King’s Speech will propose sweeping reforms including a national digital identity system and a levy on overnight visitors to fund local infrastructure. The moves signal a radical shift in how citizens and tourists interact with public services.
A surge of multi-billion-pound investments is transforming southern England into Europe’s next theme park epicentre. From Hampshire to Kent, three major projects are redefining family entertainment, with 12,000 jobs on the line and visitor numbers expected to soar by 40% within five years.
Lava from Reunion Island’s Piton de la Fournaise volcano has cascaded into the Indian Ocean for the first time since 2005, cutting a national highway and drawing crowds of onlookers. The eruption, now in its fifth week, has reshaped the island’s southeastern coastline and disrupted travel between its southern and eastern regions.
The steps leading to a beloved beach on the Isle of Wight will close for a week as emergency repairs begin following significant erosion. The closure aims to prevent further damage and ensure visitor safety.