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How China's inbound tourism could ease strain on weak domestic consumption
Revenue from inbound travel to China is forecast to reach US$470 billion by 2040, more than doubling its current share of the economy and helping offset weak domestic demand, according to UBS. Tourism from outside mainland China would expand to 1.5…
Americans emerge as sought-after visitors as vacation island faces tourism backlash
A popular Spanish vacation island is looking to attract wealthier American tourists as officials grapple with overtourism issues and growing anger among locals. Mallorca, one of Spain's Balearic Islands, is one of Europe's most popular vacation…
Kim Byung-min named Seoul Tourism Organization chief
Seoul has appointed former deputy mayor Kim Byung-min as president and chief executive of the Seoul Tourism Organization, putting a seasoned policy strategist at the helm for a three-year push to elevate the capital's global profile. Kim began his…
Miss Tourism pays tribute to King Oyo as Mucureezi takes crown
Miss Tourism Uganda grand finale took on a sombre tone as contestants and guests paid tribute to the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, whose death has left a void in Uganda's tourism and cultural circles. The monarch…
Korea uses fantasy video game to drive real-world tourism
In an era where global travelers often scout their next vacation destination through digital screens rather than traditional guidebooks, Korea's tourism authority is making an unorthodox move into the world of high-end video games. The Korea…
'Corrupt our culture': Republican lawmakers putting 'criminal' birth tourism under microscope * WorldNetDaily * by Ireland Owens, Daily Caller News Foundation
Some Republican lawmakers are sounding the alarm over birth tourism amid rising national security and fraud concerns. The phrase birth tourism refers to the act of foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. to give birth and obtain citizenship for…
Meet the 12 Grocery Stores Driving Food Tourism, From Tokyo Konbini to a 1707 London Luxury Grocer
Grocery tourism is moving souvenir shopping into the supermarket aisle. Travelers are routing itineraries around stores stocking foods and products they can't get back home. Here are the 12 fueling the trend. Grocery tourism is the growing habit of…
Upgraded Karimnagar-Warangal section of NH 563 set to boost tourism, trade in the region
The upgraded 68-km Karimnagar-Warangal section of National Highway-563 (NH-563) is poised to transform connectivity along the corridor, with the four-lane stretch expected to cut travel time, facilitate smoother movement and give a fillip to…
Thailand Tightens Entry Rules to Focus on 'Quality Tourism
Thailand's shorter visa-free stays are likely to hit long-haul itineraries harder than short breaks — and the property market harder than hotels. For travel companies, the business impact will depend more on trip length and asset class than…
India's Domestic Tourism Boom May Be Its Biggest Inbound Problem
India's booming domestic market (4.2 billion visits in 2025) is masking a weakening inbound sector, with outbound travel growing faster and making India a net foreign-exchange loser from tourism. Structural constraints are hurting competitiveness:…
Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?
After many prior announcements — all of which turned out to be premature — the Saudi government is now preparing to offer Tourist Visas to those interested in seeing Saudi Arabia for reasons other than business and religious…
Why investment in tourism remains an investment in Wales
From family attractions and activity providers to hotels, holiday parks and visitor accommodation, tourism plays an important role in communities across Wales. It's a sector that supports thousands of jobs, creates opportunities for local…
UAE tourism preparing to 'take-off' in months ahead, says minister
The UAE's tourism sector is preparing to take-off in the next few months, the country's tourism minister said. 'We were in the middle of the storm, and we managed to manoeuvre ourself perfectly. We're ready for the next month,' Minister of Economy…
Visits to Acadia National Park down this summer after record 2025
The total for year-to-date visits to Acadia National Park through August of this year is down as opposed to the same time period in 2025. The National Park Service's August report shows a combined total of 2,685,955 visits, a 2% decrease from this…
Why Emerging Destinations Need Entrepreneurs Before Tourists
Thomas Despin, Founder & CEO of Reconnect, builds and operates remote island hospitality projects across Indonesia. When people talk about emerging tourism destinations, they often describe them as places waiting to be…
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