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Culinary Tourism Is Booming As Travelers Discover Authentic Local Flavors
Italy has always been a top culinary tourism destination. Food-driven tourism has always been driving travelers to destinations, and roughly 71% to 80% of people say local cuisine heavily influences or is a primary driver in choosing where to…
Boston Leverages Major Cultural Events to Drive Tourism Growth
Boston is experiencing a significant surge in tourism, driven by a strategic focus on high-profile entertainment and cultural programming. The city's recent success, highlighted by Noah Kahan's sold-out performances at Fenway Park, underscores a…
Busan's Haeundae named Korea's first global tourism zone
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Aug 17, 2026, 05:00 PM BUSAN – Busan's Haeundae district has been selected as South Korea's first “global tourism zone,” as the city looks to capitalise on…
Next year's Eurovision host is Burgas, not Sofia. Some Bulgarians are baffled
Ever since Bulgarian singer Dara was crowned winner of the Eurovision song contest this May, it has been clear that the Balkan nation would for the first time in its history have the opportunity to host Europe's biggest party. So when Bulgarian…
AI-generated wildlife images are endangering animals and people, experts warn
The black-and-white image appears to show the unlikeliest of interactions: an orangutan cradling endangered leopard cubs deep in the jungles of Malaysia's Sabah state. But the viral image is not just unlikely, it is fake, part of a trend of…
I started feeling it was a good moment': American tourists return to Israel
More than two years of war, flight cancellations, and travel warnings kept American tourists away from Israel, but this summer, initial signs of a shift are beginning to appear. The number of visitors from the US is rising, foreign airlines are…
Warning issued as water levels at US' second-largest reservoir fall to record low
Water levels at Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the United States, have dropped to a record low, heightening anxiety over the Colorado River system crisis. The troubling milestone at Lake Powell comes a week after Lake Mead, the…
Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions
The water level at Lake Powell, the United States' second-largest reservoir, has fallen to a record low, heightening concerns about the ongoing crisis in the Colorado River system. The alarming milestone at Lake Powell, reached Saturday, comes…
Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Slight Increase in Overnight Stays in July
After four consecutive months of decline, the Swiss hotel industry saw a slight upturn in July. (File photo) The Swiss hotel industry recorded a slight increase in overnight stays in July 2026. This slight increase was driven primarily by stronger…
Lake Powell, America's second-largest reservoir, is 30 feet from a hydropower shutdown
The water level at Lake Powell, the United States' second-largest reservoir, has fallen to a record low, heightening concerns about the ongoing crisis in the Colorado River system. The alarming milestone at Lake Powell, reached Saturday, comes…
Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions
The Wahweap Marina floats on Lake Powell at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, near Page, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Locher) (AP Photo/John Locher) The water level at Lake Powell, the United States' second-largest…
China's industrial output slows in July, retail sales miss forecasts
China's industrial output growth slowed while retail sales grew less than expected in July, highlighting strains on the economy from weak domestic demand, extreme weather disruptions and the waning effect of state policies aimed at boosting…
Trump's latest birthright citizenship order is also unconstitutional
President Trump seems temperamentally incapable of recognizing the scope of his loss in the U.S. Supreme Court on the issue of birthright citizenship. Rather than accept the court's definitive ruling that “the Constitution guarantees…
HK sports sector adds $46b to economy in 2024
The value added of Hong Kong's sports and related activities at basic prices stood at HK$46 billion in 2024, accounting for 1.5 percent of the city's total value added at basic prices, according to the Census and Statistics Department. SCROLL TO…
People turning away from 'over-touristy' holiday destinations, study shows
Brits are ditching holiday destinations they've returned to for years in search of 'more meaningful' trips, a study has found. Research from Tourism Tasmania found nearly two-thirds would no longer consider visiting a destination they once visited…
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