Tourists
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Tourists, skiers are getting too close to Mount Etna’s lava, officials warnAuthorities in Sicily say tourist vehicles are clogging up streets leading to the volcano, potentially blocking emergency services and rescue efforts.WorldFeb 18, 2025
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At least 10 are killed as a small plane crashes into a Brazilian town popular with touristsA small plane crashed into a Brazilian town that's popular with tourists on Sunday, killing all 10 passengers on board and injuring more than a dozen people on the ground.WorldDec 22, 2024
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3 bodies recovered likely those of 2 Australians and American who went missingWhile there has not yet been confirmation, physical characteristics means there is a high likelihood that the bodies are those of the three tourists.WorldMay 4, 2024
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Travel Alberta believes southern Alberta is primed for tourism growth'Anytime you get visitors spending on hotels, restaurants and in your stores or attending events, that's new, fresh money coming into the economy.'ConsumerOct 18, 2022
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End of COVID-19 border rules ‘too little, too late’ for southern Alberta tourist season: motel ownerLarry Liebelt, the mayor of Milk River, said he expects any impact from the changes won't be felt until next summer.EconomySep 27, 2022
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‘It’s bittersweet:’ Managers at longtime Peachland, B.C. campground set to close downTodd’s RV and Camping has been in business since 1956. It’s been family-owned since its inception and offers campers a unique experience according to its guests.EconomySep 1, 2022
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Great start to tourism season in Okanagan, but high gas prices may result in less spending'What we are hearing is it was probably one of the best weekends on record for tourism in the Okanagan. There's definitely pent-up travel demand.'CanadaMay 24, 2022
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Lumsden Beach Mayor calling for new neighbouring beach due to overcrowdingThe leadership of the small village community of Lumsden Beach is calling on the provincial government to build a new neighbouring beach.CanadaJul 10, 2021
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Kelowna RCMP allocating resources for patrols during summer monthsSupt. Triance says the detachment has pulled investigative officers from their usual positions and moved them to patrol units.CanadaMay 18, 2021
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‘We’ve kind of fallen between the cracks’: More pleas for government help from tour-bus operatorsThe industry has lost millions of dollars in revenue since the beginning of the pandemic-related restrictions.CanadaMay 6, 2021
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