Criticism is mounting over a Kagoshima Prefecture plan to fully subsidize one-way shinkansen fares for foreign tourists. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/27/japan/shinkansen-kagoshima-foreign-tourists/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #tourism #kagoshima #jrkyushu #shinkansen

The beautiful Greater Manchester garden you can visit for just £1 next week

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/beautiful-greater-manchester-garden-you-33500959

Today, anime pilgrimage is no longer purely grassroots. A 2024 survey by the Japan Tourism Agency found that 11.8 percent of inbound visitors cited anime or film locations as a reason for travel.

https://unseen-japan.com/anime-pilgrimage-japan/

#japan #Unseenjapan #ujwebsite #travel #tourism #tours

“Here, art is measured in days, not decades” — an Austrian artist reflects on lessons learned while braving the elements at the Sapporo Snow Festival’s International Snow Sculpture Contest. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/02/27/voices/sapporo-snow-festival-sculpture-contest/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #voices #sapporo #hokkaido #sapporosnowfestival #snow #tourism #austria

The city of Kyoto plans to implement its new two-tier bus pricing system by identifying city residents via their IC transit cards. The catch? Riders will need to link their My Number, a national ID whose "voluntary" rollout has been controversial.

https://unseen-japan.com/kyoto-buses-two-tier-pricing/

#japan #unseenjapan #travel #tourism #ujwebsite

Canadians visiting popular city in Japan will soon pay more for hotels
Canadians planning to hit the big three cities for their Japan trip this year will need to budget more for a stay in Kyoto.The popular tourist destination is implementing Japan's highest-ever accommodation tax next month.Kyoto first implemented the tax in October 2018 to help improve the city's infr...
#tourism #tax #infrastructure #Kyoto #Japan
https://www.blogto.com/travel/2026/02/canadians-pay-more-hotel-tax-kyoto-japan/

[#TRADESHOW] #China #Beijing #Attractions #Expo will be held from March 19–21, 2026, at the Capital #International #Exhibition #Center of China in Beijing. As one of the most #reputable and #influential #events in the #global #tourism, #leisure, and attractions #industry, the #event #highlights the latest #developments in amusement #equipment, #cultural tourism, #digital #entertainment, and #smart #attraction #technologies. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/china-beijing-attractions-expo-2026/

2025 Windsor-Essex tourism relatively stable, thanks to staycations, marketing body says
Canada saw fewer visitors from the United States during the summer and holiday seasons of 2025 than it did during the same periods in 2024, according to new data from Statistics Canada; but it also saw more visitors from overseas.
#tourism #travel #Canada #UnitedStates
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-border-stats-december-9.7104316?cmp=rss

Ramadan Kareem to our valued partners and the global travel community. 🌙

We look forward to welcoming you at STM 2026.

📍 Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
📅 29–31 March 2026

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#stm4ksa #TravelIndustry #Tourism #B2B

Gower beachside cafe owner retires after 54 years

By Pierre Donahue

If you’ve ever been to Caswell Bay chances are you might have bought a cone of chips, a Mr Whippy ice cream or even a classic bucket and spade from Robert and his family who have been owners of The Beach Shack since the 1950s. Rob himself has been working at Unit 1 since 1972 when he was a young man working for his parents.

“I’ve loved it here” says Rob of Brynhyfryd reflecting on his time at the helm. “I’m a people person and I like chatting to customers. It’s always such a happy place to be. People come here on holiday to have a nice time and that shows. Lots of characters have come and gone over the years” Rob continues. “We used to get coach loads of people who would come down from the South Wales valleys for the day.”

Whilst a trip to the seaside is not as popular as it once was back in the 1960s and 1970s, since the Covid pandemic the great British beachside holiday has made something of a comeback. Summers are getting warmer and people are going abroad less. On a hot day Caswell is as popular as ever. Cars often park all the way down the hill.

Rob has seen it all in his time, and says the business is still very much a going concern. On his reasons for retirement he explains “I’m 67 now and my wife wants me to spend more time at home. In summer I’m here very early getting ready for the day and it’s long hours. But I’ve enjoyed it.”

Local resident and customer Dai Morris has been going there regularly since the early 1970s “His brother Elmo ran it for a good few years before Rob.” Says Dai reminiscing. “I remember his dad who was first generation Italian. He still had a strong accent. His mother June was lovely. She was a real character. It’s always been popular. In summer there will be a cue all day for takeaway food and ice cream”.

Looking to the future Rob stays tight lipped, “I can’t say who’s taking it on or what their plans are, but I hope they will continue what we do, like the buckets and spades and more traditional side. It’s still very popular. But it’s time to hand it over to someone else and they will have their own ideas.”

So as Rob and his family’s long connection to this Gower beach draws to a close, perhaps it’s now time for him to finally sit on the beach and relax, after looking on and serving Swansea holidaymakers for so long? Rob seems to have other ideas. “I’ll definitely be down here regularly!”. Perhaps his wife won’t be seeing as much of him as she might have hoped.

Ford, Ontario tourism minister set to make an announcement
Ford, Ontario tourism minister set to make an announcement
#announcement #tourism #Ontario
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7106617?cmp=rss

ICYMI: While useful, even Tokyo natives find Shinjuku Station daunting. But it doesn’t have to be. You just need to memorize a few simple facts. Read more in our comprehensive guide to navigating Shinjuku Station below:

https://unseen-japan.com/shinjuku-station-how-to-navigate/

#japan #unseenjapan #travel #tourism #tourguide #transportation

Kyrgyzstan Advances Construction of Ala-Too All-Season Ski Cluster

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://timesca.com/kyrgyzstan-advances-construction-of-ala-too-all-season-ski-cluster/

#Munich's #Tourism Triumph: City records nearly 9 billion euros in turnover despite quieter event season

The #Bavarian capital has proved its enduring appeal as a global destination, with 2025 results nearly matching the record-breaking previous year. Even without major football tournaments or superstar concert residencies, Munich attracted millions of visitors

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https://munchen.news/en/munich/munich-summarized-the-results-of-a-successful-tourism-year/

What's on our radar for Feb. 26, 2026
There were tears and hugs outside the Crown Royal plant in Amherstburg, Ont., after workers completed their last shift there; the U.S. Coast Guard came to the rescue of Canadians stuck on ice near Lakeshore Tuesday; and Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island says tourism was relatively stable last year despite a...
#news #workers #rescue #tourism #Amherstburg #Lakeshore
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/what-s-on-our-radar-for-feb-26-2026-9.7106575?cmp=rss

https://www.fogolf.com/1176714/taylormade-golf-plans-multi-million-dollar-expansion-in-evansville/ TaylorMade Golf Plans Multi-Million-Dollar Expansion in Evansville #ag #BusinessServices #construction #DiversityAndInclusion #EconomicDevelopment #finance #Gary #GolfClubs #GreenAndSustainable #health #Hoosier #HRAndInsurance #IndianaBusiness #Indianapolis #it #LastWord #logistics #manufacturing #PhotoFeature #ProVoices #ProfessionalDevelopment #PurdueUniversity #SouthBend #StJoseph #Tech #TerreHaute #tourism #Valparaiso