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Sejong University professor wins best paper award at international tourism conference
Ahn Young-joo, a professor in the College of Hospitality and Tourism at Sejong University, won an award for best paper at the sixth International Conference on Responsible Tourism and Hospitality, held in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia, from July 7-11.
Southern Utah pushing for last-minute trips as weak tourism season nears end
If you want a cheap staycation in southern Utah, businesses there are still sweeping their welcome mats and offering deals in the aftermath of wildfires that hobbled the tourism industry this summer. The big picture: Visitors bureaus are still…
Telangana explores wine tourism model
Telangana is exploring the possibility of developing wine tourism, with Prohibition and Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao studying international winery models during a visit to the United States. As part of the visit, the Minister toured the…
Can SM Prime's Seaside Arena aid Cebu's recovery from 2025 tourism slump?
CEBU, Philippines – After experiencing a dip in tourist visits in late 2025 — primarily due to disasters, Cebu's business experts and leaders are hoping for an economic comeback, especially after the successful hosting of BINI's…
Waterways Leisure Tourism to explore cruise services from Mangaluru
Cruise operator Waterways Leisure Tourism Limited has agreed in principle to explore the feasibility of commencing cruise services in Mangaluru, according to a release from the Karnataka Tourism Department. Secretary of the Department of Tourism…
Taiwan's Formosa International Eyes Luxury Hotel Acquisition In U.S.
San Francisco had a 'doom loop' coming out of the pandemic but is recovering with AI growth, says Formosa International Hotels Chairman Steven Pan. The Taipei-headquartered company is eyeing an acquisition in the city. (Photo By Justin…
Kashmir eyes golf tourism as next growth driver
In May, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced plans to host more national-level golf tournaments as part of the government's effort to promote Kashmir as a premier golf tourism destination and broaden the Valley's tourism…
Long Island business leaders connect over tourism, growth and opportunity at Schneps Connects Breakfast
While plenty of business is conducted on the golf course, dozens of Long Island business leaders recently gathered not to tee off, but to network and discuss the region's growth and the vital role tourism plays in supporting local businesses and…
Medical tourism brought 18.11 lakh foreign nationals to India during 2023-25: Govt
More than 18.11 lakh foreign nationals visited India for medical tourism between 2023 and 2025, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Friday, while highlighting measures taken to facilitate medical travel and promote the country's growing…
Crowded Mountain Towns Are Becoming Unlivable. Could This Town Have the Fix?
Published July 31, 2026 02:04PM The Deschutes River is crowded. There's no other word for it. It's 92 degrees when I wade into the river with a bright, orange tube to float through Bend, Oregon, and hundreds, maybe thousands, of people have…
The Countries Where Tourists Outnumber Locals, Ranked
Choosing a place to visit for vacation can be both fun and frustrating, trying to balance factors like what you want to see and how much local culture you want to experience. That could be particularly tough if you're looking for something with a…
Mexico Will Spend $115 Million Fighting Rotting Seaweed as Hotels Slash Rates
Mexico is investing $115 million through 2026 in vessels, offshore barriers, and monitoring to capture sargassum at sea before it rots on beaches, aiming to lift daily collection capacity from 1,227 tons toward 4,000 tons. The economic stakes are…
Hungary braces for a full shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant as the Danube River hits record lows
Hungary's only nuclear power plant will shut down for the first time in its history due to record-low water levels on the Danube River, Prime Minister Péter Magyar said Friday, adding that the plant may not come back online for several weeks…
LETTER: Low tipping in Nevada?
I've lived in Las Vegas since 1994 and, prior to semi-retirement, spent much of that time in tourism promotion and as a business analyst — fitting, because for decades, business in Nevada meant gaming and tourism. Your recent story…
'Just the tip of the iceberg': how a Bali run club reignited tourist tensions on holiday island
When Annisa Rahmadani posted online about being rejected from a social running club in Bali, she expected a few sympathetic comments. Instead, her story went viral, prompted national politicians to weigh in, immigration authorities to intervene and…
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