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What is the U.S. reproductive tourism industry really selling?
Following the Supreme Court's landmark decision on birthright citizenship, moves to ban foreign nationals from using American surrogates dominated headlines. But lawmakers should not stop there. The U.S. should restrict all forms of reproductive…
St Andrews to welcome Scotland's biggest golf tourism industry event in 2027
Organisers said more than 100 golf-related businesses from Scotland are expected to meet 94 international golf tour operators during the conference. The event is designed to help golf courses, hotels, resorts, travel providers and visitor…
Tourism industry calls on political parties to back sector as refreshed strategy unveiled
The tourism industry is calling on political parties to back the sector as it unveils a refreshed strategy to 2050 with a focus on balanced growth. Tourism Industry Aotearoa first launched the strategy in 2023, setting out a vision for how it…
New York, Florida, Nevada see biggest tourism drops as Canadians boycott US
The decline comes as the U.S. and Canada remain locked in tense negotiations over tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Last week, negotiations collapsed after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the administration made unfair…
Jerusalem Old City vendors say reduced tourism harming businesses
Shopkeepers across the Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Armenian quarters of Jerusalem's Old City say the weakened state of inbound tourism to Israel over the last three years, since the outbreak of war, has put businesses under prolonged strain.
Vegas hotels are losing Canadian tourism amid Trump's trade wars: 'We want to welcome them back
Despite President Donald Trump's Truth Social declaration that 'WE DON'T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!' on Monday, Las Vegas is doing its best to court visitors from Canada as it grapples with plummeting Canadian tourism. The casino and convention hub…
Breaking barriers in tourism: Women lead KwaZulu-Natal's hospitality revolution
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT Discover how visionary women in KwaZulu-Natal are reshaping the tourism industry, from managing luxury hotels to protecting wildlife and leading innovative tours—pioneers who are redefining leadership and driving economic…
A.P. Star Hotels Association calls for swift reforms to boost tourism sector
A delegation from the Andhra Pradesh Star Hotels Association (ASHA) met Shamsher Singh Rawat on Tuesday, who assumed charge as the Special Chief Secretary of the Department of Tourism. As part of their interaction with Mr. Rawat, the members, led…
Live Tourism Economy: Where Event-Driven Travel Spending Lands
The order has flipped. A traveler once chose a destination and then looked for things to do inside it. Now the show, the match, or the festival comes first, and the trip assembles itself around that fixed date on the calendar. The moment is the…
Brand USA Chief in Advanced Talks to Rejoin NYC Tourism: Scoop
Fred Dixon is in advanced talks to leave Brand USA and return as CEO of NYC Tourism + Conventions, where he previously spent nearly 20 years and led the organization through the pandemic and record international visitation growth. NYC Tourism is…
Thoise air link could expand Nubra's tourism and investment potential
The proposed launch of civilian flight operations from Thoise in Ladakh's Nubra Valley could provide a fresh boost to the region's established tourism industry while creating opportunities for new investments and local businesses. The Ladakh…
Hong Kong jewellery shop hit with 30-day tour group ban over coerced sales
Hong Kong's tourism watchdog has suspended a jewellery shop from receiving tour groups for 30 days after finding it failed to stop a guide from coercing mainland Chinese visitors into making purchases. The Travel Industry Authority (TIA) said on…
Elon Musk dubbed 'China inbound tourism ambassador' by netizens after highly recommending Shanghai during mother's visit
Elon Musk responds to his mother's post about her second day in Shanghai. Photo: Screenshot from Maye Musk's X account Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been dubbed as 'China inbound tourism ambassador' by Chinese netizens after he 'highly recommends' a…
Thai teen guitarist Nene Royal fuels hopes for tourism boost
BANGKOK – Thailand is rallying behind a 16-year-old guitarist whose viral run on America's Got Talent (AGT) is raising hopes she can draw fresh international attention and, eventually, more tourists to the country. Rattikarn Amloy, who…
Drought and extreme heat pose escalating risks to Cyprus tourism and farming
Europe's worsening drought is already disrupting agriculture, inland transport and energy production, Morningstar DBRS has reported, with the warning carrying particular significance for water-stressed Cyprus and its climate-sensitive sectors such…
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