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Former Trump White House official warns new CBP social media rule would 'devastate' tourism industry | CNN Politics
Former Trump White House official Mike Dubke tells CNN's Audie Cornish a newly proposed CBP rule would 'devastate' the American tourism industry…
Insight and innovation from the global summit reimagining tourism | CNN Business
How TOURISE 2025 turned bold ideas and big investment into a new playbook for tourism. The inaugural TOURISE summit has offered a rare glimpse of what comes next for a tourism industry going from strength to strength. Over three days in November…
The journey ahead: AI paves the way for tourism business of the future
How you choose your destination, pay for it, book a flight, stay in a hotel and enjoy memorable experiences during a holiday is changing – fast. Artificial intelligence (AI) and new tech are fundamentally transforming the travel sector…
South Korea to end cosmetic surgery tax break that fuelled medical tourism boom
The impending termination of a long-running tax incentive that powered South Korea 's booming cosmetic surgery clinics risks driving away cost-conscious foreigners to destinations like Singapore and dealing an economic blow to the local medical…
Chart of U.S. tourism post-Trump election resurfaces as new rules drop
A data graphic highlighting how European travel to the United States was reported to have declined earlier this year has resurfaced on Threads following a new travel rule proposed by the Donald Trump administration. According to a notice published…
Manoharan Periasamy appointed as Tourism Malaysia chairman
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Manoharan Periasamy has been appointed as the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) chairman effective Dec 8. The appointment was announced by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing in a…
South Africa Business Mood Soars to 14-Year High on Tourism Boom
South African business confidence surged to its highest level since 2011 in November, boosted by a tourism boom. A measure of sentiment compiled by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry rose to 132.3 in November from 123.8 in the…
Kenya unveils platforms to boost tourism
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 11 – Travellers can now document their experiences at different tourism destinations in Kenya through the Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport. This follows the unveiling of the innovative travel passport and guide by President…
'Congrats on killing tourism': US may soon require 5 years of your social media to enter the country
The Trump administration released a notice this week on requiring social media data from certain incoming tourists to the U.S. This unprecedented rule would apply to the 42 nations listed under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and may include…
Penang medical tourism soars with direct flights from Jakarta
GEORGE TOWN - Landing in Penang brought a sigh of relief for flight passenger Erni Wati from Jakarta. The direct flight may have taken only a few hours, but for Ms Erni, it meant that the medical treatment she had been waiting for was finally…
Donald Trump tourism proposal sparks football fans' fears for 2026 World Cup
A proposal by the Trump administration may prevent many football fans from attending the World Cup Football fans have voiced concerns that Donald Trump's proposed border control measures could significantly impact the FIFA World Cup, which is to be…
Real Canadians: Amber Berard-Althouse is a self-made success in Indigenous tourism
On a sunny afternoon in late September 2024, I joined a small group of travellers in Kluane National Park and Reserve in the Yukon for a guided Indigenous medicinal plant walk offered by Amber Berard-Althouse, a member of the Kluane First Nation.
Lokesh Seeks Canadian Investments In AP's Tourism, Green Energy, AI & Infrastructure
VIJAYAWADA: IT and electronics minister Nara Lokesh held a series of meetings with Canadian industry leaders, pension fund executives, technology heads and business representatives on the fifth day of his US-Canada tour. Meeting Prem Watsa, CEO of…
Japan's tourism sector braces for fallout from diplomatic spat with China, but diverse markets offer cushion
KUMAMOTO, Japan: A wide-eyed, red-cheeked black bear draws a crowd at Kumamon Square, where it makes an appearance almost every day. Kumamoto Prefecture's local mascot, Kumanon, was created 15 years ago to attract tourists to the Kyushu region in…
Cutting-Edge Snow Storage Guarantees Early Resort Openings and Protects Local Winter Tourism
The solution ensures resorts can start their winter season on a given date, even when autumn temperatures are warmer than average. 'Our solution provides a competitive edge for the early adopters, but in upcoming years it will become core…
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