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Tourism up in Washington for Fourth of July festivities
The influx of visitors coincides with the launch of President Donald Trump's America 250 festivities. The administration's Freedom 250 Commission received $68 million in federal funding to help organize events commemorating the 250th anniversary of…
Record medical tourism spotlights Korea's push for sustainability
The K-Medical Tourism Roundtable 2026 convened Thursday, bringing together government officials and industry leaders to discuss shifting Korea's medical tourism strategy toward a more sustainable and competitive ecosystem. Co-hosted by the Korea…
Travelers take a shine to Korean beauty, wellness tourism
A viral video of a Japanese calligraphy teacher's reunion with her famous student offered an interesting glimpse at one of Korea's fastest-growing tourism trends. In a YouTube video uploaded on June 28 by rising K-pop girl group RESCENE, Japanese…
'Birth tourism' in Trump administration's sights after supreme court setback | First Thing
The acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, has said federal prosecutors and law enforcement officers will focus on combating so-called birth tourism – which involves tourists, temporary visitors, or undocumented immigrants traveling to the…
'Birth tourism,' though rare, prompts talk of barring pregnant women from entering US
The Supreme Court's ruling upholding birthright citizenship has prompted an outcry from the far right, including members of President Trump's own administration, who have suggested the U.S. limit the entry of pregnant women into the country. The…
Ministry of Tourism, Google sign MoU to boost tourism economy through tech
The Union Ministry of Tourism and Google India on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at helping India prepare for tourism and driving economic and social impact through integrated technology and collaborative…
UK signs tourism deal with Greece in landmark agreement
Jul 2, 202614:47 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie UK tourism minister Stephanie Peacock and Greek counterpart Olga Kefalogianni The UK and Greece have signed their first-ever cooperation agreement on tourism in a bid to boost investment opportunities and…
Uganda unveils three-year tax holiday for tourism
Uganda is offering a three-year income tax holiday to qualifying tourism start-ups to attract more private investment into one of the country's fastest-growing economic sectors. Industry experts say the incentive could encourage entrepreneurs to…
Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards to Honor Mia Blom for Expanding Opportunity Through Tourism, Education, and Community Leadership
BALTIMORE — Economic development isn't always about skyscrapers, billion-dollar projects, or ribbon cuttings. Sometimes it's about preparing people for careers, connecting neighborhoods to opportunity, and ensuring that the economic benefits…
Supreme Court Decision Gives A Massive Gift To Birth Tourism. Congress Says They Have A Plan
Congress is planning to crack down on birth tourism after the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling preserved birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's January 2025 executive order ending birthright…
DOJ vows 'birth tourism' crackdown after Supreme Court rules against Trump in birthright citizenship case
The Justice Department on Tuesday pledged to crack down on so-called “birth tourism” after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's executive order outlawing birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and US…
Trump allies blame birthright citizenship for 'birth tourism.' How common is it?
Trump allies blame birthright citizenship for ‘birth tourism.' How often does it happen? President Trump is not backing down after the high court's ruling on Tuesday. He called this bad for the country and started pushing lawmakers to…
Viva Las Vegas, World Cup Watch Party Capital
Las Vegas isn't a World Cup host city, but it has leaned hard into the tournament by hosting more than 10,000 watch parties over six weeks—and fans are coming in droves, according to tourism leaders. LAS VEGAS WATCH PARTY: Perhaps the most…
Paphos broadens economy beyond tourism, says KPMG
Paphos is evolving into one of Cyprus' most dynamic business and investment centres, with tourism now complemented by real estate, education, technology and professional services, according to an analysis published by KPMG Cyprus. The professional…
Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda as Ebola outbreak rages
Amid disease surveillance for the ongoing Ebola outbreak, Ugandan health authorities identified a case of Marburg virus disease in a one-and-a-half-year-old child, who has died, according to Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But…
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