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Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city in Scotland
A tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually will be introduced to Edinburgh from next year.BBC News - 6h -
Luxury brands urge return of UK tax-free tourist shopping
Watch and jewellery companies report double-digit falls in sales to foreign visitors since measure was abolished post-BrexitFinancial Times - 19h -
Eye Opener: Dozens stuck on Chile ferris wheel overnight
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UK officials raise hopes of reviving Edinburgh’s supercomputer dreams
Labour axed a similar tech project at Edinburgh university after taking power in JulyFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
At 79, Larry Pennington Is an Overnight Style Sensation
Larry Pennington, a fashionable former educator, was looking to share some advice on home décor and thrifting. He became an unlikely social media darling.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Chinese Celebrities and Tourists Think Twice About Thailand
The brief abduction of a Chinese actor who was trafficked into Myanmar to work in a scam camp has rattled travelers from a country that Thailand relies on for tourism.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Barcelona uses its tourist tax to tackle the effects of climate change
Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe. A small fee charged to visitors is helping the city address climate change.CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Cold snap grips UK with amber snow warning and -20C possible overnight
Yellow snow and ice warnings spanning Wednesday and Thursday are in place across the UK.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, has been charged with negligence causing death, authorities say.BBC News - Jan. 8
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