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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…
Onam rush puts backwater tourism back on course in Keralam's Kottayam
After being battered by a sluggish monsoon and subsequent floods, Kottayam's backwater tourism sector is finally showing signs of revival, with hotels and houseboats witnessing a steady rise in bookings during the Onam season. According to…
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…
Cyprus praised for diversifying its tourism sector after Russian arrivals collapsed
Cyprus represents a leading example of how diversifying tourism markets can help absorb the loss of a major source of visitors, according to a new report examining how destinations have recovered from major crises. The report, ‘ Resilience…
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…
Cyprus Business Now: Keo, banks, tourism, CySEC, property, fraud
The regulatory update, officially designated as Regulatory Administrative Act 243/2026, was enacted by the board of the financial watchdog to streamline compliance and access rules for the national beneficial ownership database. The measures…
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…
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