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forbes.com - Roger Sands - Culinary Tourism Is Booming As Travelers Discover Authentic Local Flavors
Culinary Tourism Is Booming As Travelers Discover Authentic Local Flavors
Forbes

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…

celebeat.com - Joyce White - Boston Leverages Major Cultural Events to Drive Tourism Growth
Boston Leverages Major Cultural Events to Drive Tourism Growth
celebeat

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…

straitstimes.com - Busan's Haeundae named Korea's first global tourism zone
Busan's Haeundae named Korea's first global tourism zone
The Straits Times

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…

mynbc5.com - Jack Thurston - Vermont has a new tourism brand: 'State of Inspiration'
Vermont has a new tourism brand: 'State of Inspiration'
My NBC5

Updated: 1:14 PM EDT Aug 17, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Vermont rolls out new 'State of Inspiration' tourism brand Updated: 1:14 PM EDT Aug 17, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont has a dedicated new tourism…

theguardian.com - Eden Maclachlan - Next year's Eurovision host is Burgas, not Sofia. Some Bulgarians are baffled
Next year's Eurovision host is Burgas, not Sofia. Some Bulgarians are baffled
The Guardian

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…

japantimes.co.jp - AI-generated wildlife images are endangering animals and people, experts warn
AI-generated wildlife images are endangering animals and people, experts warn
The Japan Times

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…

jpost.com - MEITAL SHARABI - I started feeling it was a good moment': American tourists return to Israel
I started feeling it was a good moment': American tourists return to Israel
The Jerusalem Post

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…

washingtonexaminer.com - Callie Patteson - Daily on Energy: Trump administration pursues new strategy to bring gas prices
Daily on Energy: Trump administration pursues new strategy to bring gas prices
Washington Examiner

Energy Secretary Chris Wright teased the strategy this morning, telling reporters that while domestic refineries are running at record highs, the U.S. is still facing market pressures from the fact that similar facilities in the Middle East are…

independent.co.uk - Rich Amofa - Warning issued as water levels at US' second-largest reservoir fall to record low
Warning issued as water levels at US' second-largest reservoir fall to record low
The Independent

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…

nypost.com - Nina Joudeh - California's water and power supply threatened as Lake Powell hits record low
California's water and power supply threatened as Lake Powell hits record low
New York Post

A critical Colorado River reservoir relied on by California and millions of people across the West has sunk to its lowest level on record — putting both water supplies and hydroelectric power generation under growing pressure. Lake Powell…

bluewin.ch - Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Slight Increase in Overnight Stays in July
Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Slight Increase in Overnight Stays in July
bluewin.ch

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…

fortune.com - The Associated Press - Lake Powell, America's second-largest reservoir, is 30 feet from a hydropower shutdown
Lake Powell, America's second-largest reservoir, is 30 feet from a hydropower shutdown
Fortune

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…

gazette.com - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - Lake Powell hits record low, threatening water, electricity supplies
Lake Powell hits record low, threatening water, electricity supplies
The Gazette

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 milestone at Lake Powell, reached Saturday, comes about a week…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - China's industrial output slows in July, retail sales miss forecasts
China's industrial output slows in July, retail sales miss forecasts
The Standard

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…

nytimes.com - Jared Weiss - San Antonio City Council rejects mayor's motion for re-vote on Spurs arena deal
San Antonio City Council rejects mayor's motion for re-vote on Spurs arena deal
The New York Times

The Spurs' new arena deal cleared its latest hurdle Monday, when the San Antonio City Council denied a motion to reopen the funding to a public vote. The team will build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, which will be paid for in part by $489 million…

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