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cbsnews.com - Sacramento leaders look to museums as next major driver for tourism and economic growth
Sacramento leaders look to museums as next major driver for tourism and economic growth
CBS News

From classic cars to history, art, and science, Sacramento has more than a mile of museums right along its riverfront. There's now an idea to help create more tourism by promoting and expanding museums. Tourism generates more than $40 million in…

republicworld.com - Initiative Desk - Pratik Mathur Strengthens India's Tourism and Aviation Outreach in Shanghai
Pratik Mathur Strengthens India's Tourism and Aviation Outreach in Shanghai
Republic World

As India expands its global engagement across tourism, aviation, and regional connectivity, Shanghai has emerged as an important platform for advancing India's strategic partnerships across Asia. Over the past week, Consul General of India in…

irishcentral.com - George Morahan - Tourism Northern Ireland encouraged by 9% surge
Tourism Northern Ireland encouraged by 9% surge
IrishCentral

Tourism Northern Ireland has described as 'hugely encouraging' new statistics that show a 9% increase in tourism last year. Figures released by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA) show there were 5.1m trips to Northern Ireland…

france24.com - The Observers - How Norwegian researchers are using satellite images to track tourism's environmental impact
The Observers - How Norwegian researchers are using satellite images to track tourism's environmental impact
FRANCE 24

Steep peaks plunging into a turquoise sea…. Instagram is flooded with videos showcasing the beauty of the Lofoten Islands, highlighting 'must-do' treks and 'hidden gems' throughout the Norwegian archipelago. Located north of the Arctic…

koreatimes.co.kr - Lee Kyung-min - KTO enlists high-end Japanese outdoor brand to boost regional tourism
KTO enlists high-end Japanese outdoor brand to boost regional tourism
The Korea Times

Seeking to steer a booming domestic camping market away from the crowded outskirts of the capital region, Korea's state tourism agency is enlisting private sector muscle to redirect outdoor enthusiasts toward the country's rural provinces. The…

newswire.ca - Informa Markets Partners with Hong Kong Tourism Board to Launch 'The Festival of Connoisseurs' in Hong Kong
Informa Markets Partners with Hong Kong Tourism Board to Launch 'The Festival of Connoisseurs' in Hong Kong
CNW

This three-year partnership will create a significant new luxury lifestyle platform in Asia, bringing an unprecedented 'City-as-Your-Showroom' experience to Hong Kong's most iconic destinations HONG KONG, May 27, 2026 /CNW/ -- Informa Markets, a…

newswire.ca - New Innovations, Expanding Partnerships, and Tourism Resilience at Trip.com Group's Envision 2026
New Innovations, Expanding Partnerships, and Tourism Resilience at Trip.com Group's Envision 2026
CNW

* Strategic roadmap built on partnership, AI intelligence, and shared value across every segment of the travel ecosystem * Trip.com Group awards USD 600,000 in grants to recognise tourism innovation and next-generation travel experiences * Trip.com…

restofworld.org - Kinling Lo - China's tech rise is creating a new kind of tourism
China's tech rise is creating a new kind of tourism
Rest of World - Reporting Global Tech Stories

For decades, the pilgrimage route for ambitious tech founders, investors, and engineers led to Silicon Valley. Now, a growing number of them are flying to Shanghai, Hangzhou, or Shenzhen instead. China is seeing a surge in a new kind of tech…

odt.co.nz - Tourism firms hit by most weather-disrupted summer on record
Tourism firms hit by most weather-disrupted summer on record
Otago Daily Times Online News

Tess Brunton of RNZ Tourism operators are bracing for more frequent storms after some experienced their most weather-disrupted summer on record. A storm hit Aotearoa every eight days on average between March last year and the end of February. There…

laist.com - Libby Rainey - LA City Council delays minimum wage increases for tourism workers
LA City Council delays minimum wage increases for tourism workers
LAist

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The Los Angeles City Council has officially delayed minimum wage increases for…

cnbc.com - Priyanka Salve - Inside India newsletter: Iran war disruptions, Modi's appeal to boost India's hospitality sector
Inside India newsletter: Iran war disruptions, Modi's appeal to boost India's hospitality sector
CNBC

The conflict in the Middle East has plunged India into economic adversity, with its currency weakening, the import bill rising, and mounting concerns about a slowdown in growth. India's domestic travel and tourism industry is showing signs of a…

bbc.co.uk - Clara Bullock - Somerset resorts worry tourist tax will make trips unaffordable
Somerset resorts worry tourist tax will make trips unaffordable
BBC

Paul Barltrop,West of England political editor Seaside resorts say they are worried about the impact a tourism tax could have on the industry. The Overnight Visitor Levy will allow regional mayors to introduce the extra payment, bringing England…

bbc.co.uk - Clara Bullock - Somerset resorts worry tourist tax will make trips unaffordable
Somerset resorts worry tourist tax will make trips unaffordable
BBC

Clara Bullock, Somerset and Paul Barltrop, West of England political editor Seaside resorts say they are worried about the impact a tourism tax could have on the industry. The Overnight Visitor Levy will allow regional mayors to introduce the extra…

noozhawk.com - Rebecca Caraway, Noozhawk Staff Writer - Santa Barbara Tourism Sees Uptick After Slow Start to Fiscal Year
Santa Barbara Tourism Sees Uptick After Slow Start to Fiscal Year
Noozhawk

What started as a quiet year for Santa Barbara tourism has picked up during the spring season. Hotel occupancy was at 74% from February to April, which is a 10% increase from the same time last year, according to Visit Santa Barbara President and…

viewfromthewing.com - Gary Leff - Saudi Arabia's $1 Trillion Mirrored City Hits A Wall - The Tourism Bet Behind Riyadh Air Just Got Harder
Saudi Arabia's $1 Trillion Mirrored City Hits A Wall - The Tourism Bet Behind Riyadh Air Just Got Harder
View from the Wing

The centerpiece of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 mega project that includes new tourist development is in trouble – and suspended until after 2030. The Saudi sovereign wealth fund mega-region NEOM that they're building in northwest Saudi Arabia…

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