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Will Minnesota's early school start dates harm its fragile tourism industry?
Tourism leaders say an earlier school start could impact Minnesota's already fragile hospitality industry. With the Minnesota State Fair only a few days in, thousands of Minnesota students are already heading back to the classroom. A temporary…
Tourism industry to examine visitor numbers and spending
The figures point to a mixed outlook for one of Ireland's largest indigenous industries, with tourism businesses continuing to face high operating costs, changing travel patterns and strong competition from other European destinations. The latest…
Experiential travel drives Korea's tourism growth
When travelers book an overnight stay in Korea today, the real decisive factor is no longer the quality of the hotel room, but what lies beyond its front door. According to a comprehensive study released Monday by the Korea Tourism Organization…
Pikachu in hanbok: Pokémon powers up Korea's regional tourism drive
For millions of pop-culture enthusiasts around the world, catching 'em all is a lifelong pursuit. Now, Korea's tourism authorities are betting that the world's highest-grossing media franchise can help them capture the interest of a few million…
Square Enix's SaGa Saga Celebrates Saga in Tourism Initiative - Kotaku
Square Enix's SaGa franchise has received a lot of love from the company in recent years, as an array of new entries in the series alongside classic rereleases have shuttled the RPG franchise back into the public consciousness. The company isn't…
China's visa-free boom is rewriting inbound tourism
On August 20, China's National Immigration Administration expanded the 240-hour visa-free transit policy to two more countries — Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam — bringing the number of eligible nationalities to 57. A parallel 30-day visa-free…
Africa's Next Tourism Boom Will Be Won in the Mid-Market
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. At a time of geopolitical uncertainty, rising costs, and ongoing travel disruptions, the global tourism outlook is anything but straightforward. Demand remains resilient, but…
Benidorm 2026 tourism awards
Benidorm has unveiled the winners of its prestigious Ciudad de Benidorm Tourism Awards for 2026, with a familiar mix of major names and local businesses recognised for their contribution to the city's international tourism profile. The awards…
US Carrier Visit to Thailand's Pattaya Lifts Hope and Sex-Tourism Risk
By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK, Aug 31 (Reuters) – After a long deployment in the Middle East, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier will dock in Thailand's resort city of Pattaya this week, raising hopes of an economic…
US carrier visit to Thailand's Pattaya lifts hope and sex-tourism risk
BANGKOK - After a long deployment in the Middle East, a US Navy aircraft carrier will dock in Thailand's resort city of Pattaya this week, raising hopes of an economic boost, even as local authorities cracked down on parts of the sex tourism…
N. Sumatra tourism sites closed as Mount Sinabung volcanic activity increases
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Aug 31, 2026, 09:06 AM MEDAN, Indonesia – The Karo regency administration in Indonesia temporarily closed Lau Kawar Lake and a nearby camping ground in Kuta Gugung…
Cyprus tourism revenue rises in June as visitors spend more
Cyprus' tourism revenue rose by 0.2 per cent in June 2026, despite tourist arrivals falling by 1.7 per cent, as higher spending per visitor offset the drop in visitor numbers. Specifically, tourism revenue reached €423.1 million, compared…
'They watch and leave': China's rocket hub Wenchang wants launch-day crowds to stay longer, fuel tourism
WENCHANG, Hainan: The rocket has not launched yet, but Chen Huanpeng is already chasing it. Days before liftoff, the 23-year-old and a group of young enthusiasts criss-cross Longlou, a coastal area of Wenchang city known locally as ‘Rocket…
Forbes Daily: Warsh Calls For A 'Quieter' Fed in Jackson Hole Speech
In his first-ever speech at the Federal Reserve's annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Chair Kevin Warsh called for a “quieter” central bank. Warsh, who has sought to pare back the Fed's communications, argued it “should…
STD warning made as 5,000 seamen dock in 'Porno Disneyland' after a year at sea
Thousands of exhausted sailors cooped up on a filthy US navy ship are set to make their first stop after a almost a year at sea – at a notorious port dubbed 'Porno Disneyland'. The arrival of 5,000 US Naval personnel at Thailand's 'Sin City'…
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