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Nevada Lt Gov: Elon Musk could make space tourism state's next big industry
Nevada Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony has an unusual plan to rev up the Silver State's entertainment business: space tourism; and with Elon Musk having significant business interests in the state, he won't have to look far to find the man to do it.
How local tour operators are building South Greenland's new era of tourism
This trip was made possible by Visit Greenland and Icelandair. One of the first things visitors notice in Greenland is how difficult it is to get around—and not in a way that a highway could solve. There are no roads between towns. Travel is…
Hong Kong urged to position Greater Bay Area as equine hub, grow racing tourism
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has urged the city to position the Greater Bay Area as a leading equine hub under its first five-year plan, proposing the formation of a distinctive racing circuit for both mainland Chinese and international tourists. In a…
Sen Eric Schmitt seeks to end birth tourism, revoke citizenship for babies of foreign diplomats
The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to clarify ' birthright citizenship,' but a Republican senator is taking up the mantle of Congress to rework the 14th Amendment, while calling for the Trump administration to revoke…
Minister highlights A.P.'s tourism potential at FAITH conclave in Delhi
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh showcased the State's tourism potential at the FAITH Tourism Conclave 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday. He unveiled the ‘Swarna Andhra Tourism Vision 2047', aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as…
Why foreign tourism to the U.S. is declining under Trump
America is celebrating its 250th birthday and hosting the world's biggest sporting event this year. But these days, we are welcoming fewer guests to the party. Foreign tourism to the United States has slumped since President Donald Trump returned…
Grenada Tourism Authority appoints new UK sales director
Jul 16, 202614:57 GMT by Samantha Mayling The Grenada Tourism Authority has appointed Meryem Bennouna as UK sales director. She joins the tourist board following a two-year tenure as director of UK, Ireland and the Nordics for the Moroccan National…
The state's $2.4 billion tourism windfall propped up by West Aussies
Visitors to Western Australia's protected areas, including national and marine parks, provided the state's economy with a $2.4 billion windfall in just one year, a new report has found. But it was locals heading out to explore their own backyard…
Kashmir's trekking ban deals blow to seasonal tourism economy
When Mumbai-based trekker Vedant Vichare booked the Kashmir Great Lakes trek with the Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI) in May, he had planned to spend eight days exploring one of the Valley's most sought-after alpine trails. His trek was…
HKJC turnover rises 3.2pc to $143.3b as tourist attendance doubles
The Hong Kong Jockey Club recorded total betting turnover of more than HK$143.3 billion for the 2025-26 racing season, up 3.2 percent year on year, as the season concluded on Wednesday night. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The city's two…
Cyprus Business Now: start up, tourism, shipping, CTC, CySEC, electricity
The association of Cyprus tourist enterprises (Stek) on Wednesday said a recent Audit Office report has confirmed its long-standing concerns over short-term holiday rentals, renewing calls for a comprehensive overhaul of the legislation governing…
Europe's Top New Tourism Hotspot Faces Major Visitor Rule Changes Upon EU Entry
It's a story as old as time: European countries are super laid-back, refreshingly practical, and wonderfully uncomplicated… right up until they join the EU. For nearly a decade now, Albania has been a beacon of freedom for travelers…
HKJC submits blueprint to boost equine industry, sports economy, and philanthropy in HK's first Five-Year Plan
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has officially submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations for the city's inaugural Five-Year Plan covering 2026 to 2030. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Aimed at deepening Hong Kong's integration into broader…
Swiss tourist etiquette campaign reaping results
In April, the Swiss tourism industry launched its ‘Travel with care. Leave with memories' campaign. This aims to raise awareness among visitors about the needs of local residents by offering a few simple guidelines. The goal is to ease…
SATTE Generated ₹193 Crore for the Economy. Its Bigger Impact Could Be 20 Times More
* Report launched by Shri Suman Billa IAS, Additional Secretary & DG, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, at a special evening in New Delhi * First time in SATTE's 33-year history that its economic footprint has been independently quantified *…
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