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Minnesota hospitality, tourism businesses seeing fewer customers and less income, survey says
A new report says nearly half of Minnesota hospitality and tourism businesses surveyed are seeing fewer customers and less income as the state heads into its most profitable season. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Hospitality Minnesota…
G Adventures enters sports tourism market with small-group football trips
Jun 25, 202608:38 GMT by Robin Murray Santiago Bernabeu, home of Real Madrid. Credit David Benito / Shutterstock G Adventures has launched its first series of small-group football itineraries, marking the adventure operator's entry into the growing…
Telangana prepares tourism proposals for national summit on developing global-standard destinations
Telangana is preparing a set of proposals on tourism infrastructure, destination management and visitor experience enhancement for presentation at a national summit on developing global-standard tourist destinations scheduled in July, following…
AP Chambers lauds govt.'s initiatives to strengthen tourism sector
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh on Thursday said the State government was implementing both short-term and long-term strategies to transform Andhra Pradesh into a globally recognised tourism destination. Mr. Durgesh…
This Lesser-Known U.S. Coastal City Is Breaking Tourism Records
When it comes to coastal getaways, Virginia may not immediately come to mind. As Virginia Beach, the state's most popular vacation spot battles a PR refresh, travelers have scoped out other waterfront wonders. With a revamped flight portfolio…
Dallas convention center redesign debate sparks concerns over jobs, tourism
A proposed redesign of the Dallas convention center is drawing strong reactions from tourism leaders and community advocates. As city leaders weigh their options, the debate highlights competing priorities involving economic growth, tourism, and…
Welsh Government issues update on contentious tourism rule
Wales' finance minister has announced that the new government is conducting a review of the 182-day rule affecting tourism lets. The 182-day threshold for letting properties – combined with a requirement to be available to let for 252 days…
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO fully subscribed on final day
The initial public offering (IPO) of Waterways Leisure Tourism was fully subscribed by around 2 pm on Thursday, the final day of bidding. The retail investor portion led demand, with the category subscribed 3.63 times. The non-institutional…
India emerging as a global medical tourism hub: Antique report
India is rapidly strengthening its position as a leading destination for medical tourism, supported by affordable treatment costs, improving healthcare infrastructure and favourable government policies, according to a report by Antique Stock…
Second bidder emerges in Tourism Holdings takeover battle
Tourism Holdings (THL), best known for its Maui and Apollo campervan brands, has received a new non-binding offer to fully acquire the business. The unnamed bidder has made an indicative offer of between $3.30 and $3.40 a share, valuing the company…
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Jamaica Tourism 3.0: From Visitor Economy to AI-Enabled National Development Platform
Jamaica's Tourism 3.0 agenda marks a decisive shift in how the country defines tourism success. Under Minister Edmund Bartlett's new framework, tourism is no longer being positioned only as an arrivals-driven industry, but as a national economic…
Economic Value Of Superyachts Reaches $61 Billion, New Study Finds
Every $1.13 spent generates $2.72 in wider value The global superyacht industry has grown into a €54 billion (approximately $61.4 billion*) economic ecosystem that extends well beyond yacht ownership and luxury travel, according to a new…
Thai stock market thriving as surprise beneficiary of AI boom
Thailand's stock market is having the best year among Southeast Asian peers, as investors discover an unlikely source of exposure to the global artificial-intelligence boom. Much of that gain has come from Delta Electronics (Thailand). The maker of…
What Luxury Hospitality Developers Can Learn From Miami's Evolution
Daniel Berman, President & CEO at AD1 Global, a fully integrated hospitality, acquisition, development & management company. Having worked in hospitality and development, I've seen how quickly consumer expectations evolve when a city transitions…
Trip.com's 200 Million China Goal Hinges on Near-Doubling Its Inbound Business Every Year
Trip.com aims to serve 200 million inbound travelers to China over five years, having already handled about 7 million in Q1 with inbound gross bookings up roughly 90% year-over-year, fueled by visa-free access for 80+ countries and international…
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