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Federal immigration agencies go full throttle after 'birth tourism' industry
A day after the ruling, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News that he had a “long conversation” with White House border czar Tom Homan and White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller about other…
Set-Jetting, TV And Film Driven Tourism, Now An $8 Billion Business
Russian tourists pose for photos with inbound planes on Mai Khao Beach on March 24, 2024 in Phuket, Thailand. The upcoming season of 'The White Lotus' is anticipated to have a massive impact on tourism in Thailand, with travel forecasters…
Permanent daylight-saving time would be a win for tourism, but other sectors have big concerns
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 308-117 on Tuesday in favor of a bill that would permanently lock in daylight-saving time — the spring-to-fall stretch when most Americans' clocks run an hour ahead of standard time to provide more…
Tourism still drives Southern Nevada economy despite visitation dip, analyst says
Despite a decline in visitation last year, Southern Nevada's tourism industry remained the region's dominant economic engine, generating $50.8 billion in visitor spending and supporting nearly one out of every three jobs, according to a new report…
Texas Is About to Take on Birth Tourism
After the ordering of an investigation by Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has referred two Texas hospitals to the office of Attorney General Ken Paxton for running a birth tourism scheme. U.S. citizenship is not…
Busan to kick off 10-city night tourism campaign with cinema festival
The coastal city of Busan and the Busan Tourism Organization will host the '2026 Korea Bam Bam Festa Busan' from July 18 to 19 at the Busan Cinema Center, launching a nationwide night tourism festival that will roll out across 10 Korean cities…
New owner of Rushy Lagoon outlines plans for pine, cattle and tourism
The buyer of Tasmania's largest farm says in addition to the pine plantation it has planned for the property, it's also considering cropping and leasing out parts of the farm for grazing, tourism and mountain biking. Concerns have been raised about…
Tourism can unlock India's journey to a new milestone
India's hospitality sector has moved decisively beyond post-pandemic recovery. Occupancy levels across major markets have consistently remained strong, average room rates have surpassed pre-pandemic levels and demand continues to be buoyant. This…
Here's what Texas' crackdown on birth tourism means
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that preserves birthright citizenship, Texas officials are wielding their authority to clamp down on birth tourism, primarily through investigating or suing health providers. The Texas Health and Human…
Night market of Xishuangbanna sees surge in visitor arrivals during summer peak tourism season
This photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a view of the Starlight Night Market in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Starlight Night Market, located in Jinghong of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous…
Las Vegas tourism boss secures 6 percent pay raise, $240K bonus
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors unanimously approved a pay raise and annual bonus for the tourism agency's top executive Tuesday morning. LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill received a 6 percent salary increase…
Texas agency investigating birth tourism, 'HavemybabyinTEXAS.com
(The Center Square) – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is cracking down on birth tourism in response to a directive issued by Gov. Greg Abbott. “I am pleased that HHSC took decisive action based on my directive last…
Starship's Texas footprint offers preview for jobs and tourism on Florida's Space Coast
Starship's Texas footprint offers preview for jobs and tourism on Florida's Space Coast On Thursday, the biggest rocket in the world will launch again from Texas, and soon SpaceX's Starship will be launching from the Space Coast. Families in…
'Indispensable to me': how RedNote has taken over China's travel scene
Competition is fierce for professional photographers at Beijing's tourist hotspots, including a scenic lake where women in flowy traditional robes pose for snaps to share on RedNote, China's massively popular lifestyle app also known as…
Tourism employment in Mijas rises to nearly 8,000 as sector continues to drive local economy | Sur in English
Tourism continues to reinforce its position as one of the main pillars of the Mijas economy, with the latest social security figures showing continued growth in employment across the sector. According to data for the second quarter of 2026, the…
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