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Wales school summer holidays may be cut by a week
... As well as an already struggling Tourism Sector...
Hurricane Otis: Dozens killed in Mexico's Guerrero state
... Citlali Portillo, who works in the Tourism Sector in Acapulco, described to Televisa TV how " the building shook as if there was an earthquake"...
Coastal areas need help to overturn inequalities, report says
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Indonesia's new sex laws and what they could mean for tourism
... But Bali cannot afford to have another blow to its Tourism Sector...
Three ways climate change makes adventure tourism riskier
... " The Tourism Sector is increasingly challenged by extreme weather events caused by climate change, " says Dirk Glaesser, director of sustainable development for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)...
Spain eases Covid entry rules for UK travellers
... " This is excellent news, much awaited by the Tourism Sector, " said Ms Maroto, adding: " Spain is becoming one of the most desired destinations in the world...
Unravelling Australia's complex jobs puzzle
... " While the return of working holiday makers and international students is helping to fill some of these workforce gaps, we acknowledge the need for an increased pipeline of skilled home-grown workers in the hospitality and Tourism Sector, to future-proof the industry, " he tells the BBC in an emailed statement...
Snowdonia authority tells hikers to visit toilet before climbing
... " But also, I think the impression these headlines give to those wanting to visit Wales is the last thing the Tourism Sector needs at the minute so we we really don t want to see this sort of thing impacting on people s enjoyment of the area...
Hurricane Otis: Dozens killed in Mexico's Guerrero state
By Vanessa BuschschlüterBBC News
At least 27 people were killed by Hurricane Otis, which made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Wednesday, officials say.
Four more people have been reported missing, The security secretary said.
Acapulco was among The areas worst hit with 80% of The resort's hotels damaged and streets flooded.
The Mexican President travelled to The City by land and at one point had to Get Out of his car and walk as debris from a mudslide blocked The highway.
" The army is bringing machinery and we're going to try to reopen [The highway] as soon as possible, " President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said.
With landlines and Mobile Phone coverage disrupted for More Than 24 hours, it took officials until Thursday morning to release The Death Toll .
" Unfortunately, we have received word from The State and city governments that 27 people are dead and four are missing, " Secretary of State for Security Rosa Icela Rodríguez said.
She did not give any details about where or how they had died.
The ministry of defence said 8,000 soldiers had been deployed to Acapulco and towns along The coast to help with The clear-up and provide residents with food and water.
Hurricane Otis made landfall at 00:25 local time (06:25 GMT) on Wednesday. It had intensified from a tropical storm into a category five Hurricane - The Most severe category - in just 12 Hours .
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It brought winds of 165 miles per hour (265km/h) to The coastal areas before easing in strength.
Citlali Portillo, who works in The Tourism Sector in Acapulco, described to Televisa TV how " The Building shook As If there was an earthquake".
Videos showed guests sheltering in bathrooms and other areas without windows so they would not be injured by flying glass as windows were blown in by The Wind .
The facade of a Shopping Centre in Acapulco was also Ripped Off .
More Than 30% of The homes in The State of Guerrero lost power, plunging entire towns Into Darkness .
And although The strength of The Wind subsided relatively quickly as Otis moved inland, Mexico's meteorological service warned that torrential downpours were likely to drench Guerrero, while Michoacán, Mexico state, Morelos and Oaxaca should expect very Heavy Rain .
The US National Hurricane Center said that The rainfall could " produce flash and urban flooding, along with mudslides in areas of higher terrain".
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com