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Residents of London's iconic Notting Hill grow tired of tourists
NBC News· 2025-07-04 20:30
[Music] It's a sunny day in one of the most popular neighborhoods in London with some of the most Instagrammed streets in the world. Welcome to Lancaster Road in Nodding Hill, where those colorful homes are a feast for the eyes at every hour, every minute, every second of the day. Just ask Julie, Amanda, and Dana, who flew in from New Jersey this morning.When you think of Nodding Hill, what comes to mind. um the movie and like probably this iconic street in 2025. They're just influencers and tourists standi ...
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Forbes· 2025-07-04 20:04
While tourism is booming across the rest of the world, the U.S. is a notable loser this year as tens of millions of international visitors are choosing to travel elsewhere—costing the economy up to $29 billion. https://t.co/3hkV7iBOs1 (Photo: Getty Images) https://t.co/5ukJYS19fu ...
Cruises are so back — and straining port cities
Bloomberg Television· 2025-07-04 18:00
Industry Performance - The cruising industry is experiencing strong performance, with companies achieving record revenue and earnings [1] - Passionate cruisers contribute to the strong demand for cruising [2] Market Dynamics - Cruise companies are drawn to Galveston, Texas due to its access to the Western Caribbean and proximity to fast-growing cities like San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas, creating a drive-in market [3] - Galveston hosts nearly 2 million cruisers annually [2] Financial Impact - Cruise ships account for approximately 65% of the port's revenue [4] - Cruise-related activities contribute almost $900 million annually to the local economy [4] - An extra billion dollars for 50,000 people brings significant economic benefits [5]
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-07-03 22:46
New York’s Adirondack Park has long drawn travelers into the outdoors. Yet the cozy, convenient hut-to-hut system other countries favor hasn’t taken off there—until now. https://t.co/ztQYkNzEzg ...
Notting Hill residents 'fed up' with tourists are painting their colorful houses black
NBC News· 2025-07-03 14:54
Never mind Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. For so many, the first stop on the London sightseeing circuit is right here in Nodding Hill. Known for its colorful houses, whether yellow or bubblegum pink, and Nodding Hill, of course, was the setting for one of the most memorable movies of the '9s.I'm also just a girl standing in front of a boy asking him to love her. Well, now residents say there are too many standing in front of their houses asking for their pictures to be taken. That they've done the unimagina ...