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Birth tourism crackdown expands as House chairman raises criminal conspiracy case
A House task force chairman says companies helping foreign nationals travel to the United States to give birth so their children obtain U.S. citizenship could be engaging in a criminal conspiracy. Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, who chairs the House…
Ari Emanuel Is Assembling a Live Tourism Conglomerate
Emanuel is controlling the demand-origination side of travel by owning events, discovery, and ticketing—positioning above hotels, airlines, and OTAs, which only fulfill demand once a consumer has already decided to go. On Location's World…
Luxury travelers more captivated by Noryangjin fish market than fine dining
A decade ago, a foreign traveler made an unusual request while planning a trip to Korea. Money was no object. Rather than asking about the cost, he wanted to know what the finest travel experience Korea could offer would be. At the time, the…
Exiled Cuban artist Otero Alcantara has arrived in US, Rubio confirms
Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a high-profile Cuban artist who spent five years in prison, has arrived in the United States, where he is expected to live in exile. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Alcantara's arrival on Saturday and called…
Waiting for a change
THE elections in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) have concluded and the people of the region generally appear to be happy with the outcome. However, change can only occur if a responsible government comes into power, puts people first, and implements…
Hong Kong Jockey Club and Guangzhou ink landmark Greater Bay Area development pact
Guangzhou and Hong Kong are set to become a premier global hub for horse sports and tourism following a major new agreement to establish a dedicated 'Equine Industry In-depth Cooperation Zone' by 2030. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Hong Kong…
PM to inaugurate Bhogapuram International Airport on August 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate Bhogapuram International Airport on August 1. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who reviewed the final preparations for the event at a high-level meeting, said that the airport was poised…
Chester Zoo is declaring war, and Blackpool Pleasure Beach is on side too
Without a doubt technology influences nearly every aspect of our lives. From the smartwatches we wear on our wrists which remind us that we've not done enough steps yet, to the group chats that ping off constantly demanding our attention. Yet…
Delhi-Rishikesh Namo Bharat: How Rail Project Will Transform Two States
Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed The Centre approved extending the Delhi-Meerut RRTS to Haridwar and Rishikesh The 150-km corridor aims to connect pilgrimage cities with Delhi's fast rail network Travel time from Delhi to Rishikesh could…
Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong homebuyers flock to Australia. What drives the rush?
Australia's tourism appeal and property price correction are reinforcing the case for mainland Chinese and Hong Kong investors to buy homes down under, according to agents. Education had long been a major draw for many mainland and Hong Kong…
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council, Kahului District - Kauanoe Batangan
Civil Beat has asked candidates for the Hawaiʻi elections to answer a survey about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following comes from Kauanoe Batangan, nonpartisan candidate and incumbent…
Candidate Q&A: Maui County Council, Wailuku-Waiheʻe-Waikapū - Alan Lloyd
Civil Beat has asked candidates for the Hawaiʻi elections to answer a survey about where they stand on various issues and what their priorities will be if elected. The following comes from Alan Lloyd, nonpartisan candidate for Maui County…
Israel's kibbutzim adapt to war, privatization, and a changing future
More than a century after they were first founded, have kibbutzim grown up? Let's start at the very beginning. The first kibbutz: Deganya – The mother of all kibbutzim In 1910, the State of Israel had not yet been established. Yet a small…
Family 'left all-inclusive Canary Islands hotel without paying €2.5k bill
Restaurant owners have long complained that 'dine and dash' incidents are on the rise, with some customers sneaking out on bills worth hundreds of pounds. But as shocking as those losses may be, they pale in comparison to a whopping £2,000…
Woman arrested after leaving Canary Islands hotel 'without paying £2k bill'
The tourist was led away by police Restaurant owners have raised concerns that 'dine and dash' incidents are becoming increasingly common, with some diners leaving restaurants without settling bills running into hundreds of pounds. a Yet as…
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