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New tourism initiatives to launch in fourth quarter, offering fresh cultural and industrial experiences
Hong Kong is set to roll out a series of new and revamped tourism projects starting in the fourth quarter of this year, aimed at providing visitors with unique in-depth experiences, from industrial brand tours to explorations of local religious and…
China's tourists flock to experience a pretend typhoon as 'dark tourism' flourishes
When Leon Lv was looking for somewhere to travel last year, she turned to the Chinese social media app RedNote for ideas. The algorithm took her to videos of people struggling to survive typhoon-strength winds and flash floods. “I never…
What is 'dark tourism'? Why tourists visit destinations with tragic histories
Almost two million people visited the Auschwitz museum on the former concentration camp site in Poland last year. The United States island where the notorious Alcatraz prison once operated welcomes around 1.2 million visitors annually. Just under…
'Abuse': Trump's birth tourism task force revokes hundreds of Chinese nationals' visas * WorldNetDaily * by Ellzabeth Troutman Mitchell, The Daily Signal
President Donald Trump's Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force has revoked more than 700 visas held by Chinese nationals since its launched in August. “The Chinese birth tourism industry should not be allowed to profit from the privileges of…
Tourism Malaysia and Alipay+ sign digital tourism MoU
The Paypers is a global hub for market insights, real-time news, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses and resources across payments, fintech, and the digital economy. We deliver reports, webinars, and commentary on key topics, including…
Prize Fest, Red River Revel highlight Shreveport-Bossier's tourism growth
SHREVEPORT, La. — From local artwork and live music to film and food, Prize Fest and the Red River Revel are bringing visitors to downtown Shreveport this weekend, offering a look at how festivals contribute to the region's tourism economy.
Travel Blogger Exposes The Bizarre World Of 'Dark Tourism', Here Are The 10 Wildest Places He's Visited
“It's crazy that I'm actually here,” Callum said, standing in the town of Abbottabad. Most people around the world hadn't heard about Abbottabad until U.S. Navy SEAL commandos stormed a private, secure compound in the town that was…
Losing 6,000 tourism jobs in Wales in a single year should be a warning sign
There are few industries discussed in Wales with as much affection as tourism and that is understandable given that our coastline, countryside, historic towns, language and culture give us an enviable collection of assets and provide the foundation…
Where pale gold meets sapphire blue
VALLETTA, Malta ― In the bustling streets and alleys of Valletta, throngs of tourists stroll between centuries-old buildings made of pale, golden limestone, often with sweeping views of the sapphire-blue Mediterranean in the background.
Fattal unveils massive expansion with 12 new Israeli hotels
Israel's hotel industry has faced several challenging years, but Fattal Hotels is pushing ahead with its expansion plans. The chain has announced that it intends to open at least 12 new hotels across Israel by 2030. All are already at various…
Visit Jersey given £500k to boost visitor numbers
A government has given a tourism body £500,000 to attract more visitors in 2027. Ministers have approved the top-up grant for Visit Jersey for advertising and campaigns to attract tourists. The Government of Jersey said the hospitality sector…
Bar Harbor-Canada ferry saw 10% increase in passengers this year
BAR HARBOR, Maine — The CAT ferry, which brings passengers between Bar Harbor, Maine, and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, saw its ridership increase 10% over last year. “The Nova Scotia-Maine ferry service recorded the second highest passenger…
Will mayor's 'Visit East Midlands' scheme deliver?
In her first interview as mayor of the East Midlands in May 2024, Labour's Claire Ward was asked for a 'yardstick' against which voters should judge her at the next mayoral election. Her first response was that the region always seemed to 'miss…
Bermuda hosts first World Tennis events
Some of Bermuda's top tennis players are expected to feature in the two M15 Pembroke tournaments (Photograph supplied) Bermuda is preparing to stage its debut World Tennis Open tournaments at WER Joell Stadium starting this month. The first M15…
Nashville Scream: The Scene's Spookiest Stories
Halloween is all but upon us, but the heat dome of 2026, not to mention the midterm elections, have us ready to put the season — and maybe even the entire year — in the rearview. But before we do, we want to revisit some of the Scene…
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