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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…
'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…
Responding to the 'Birth Tourism' Objection to Birthright Citizenship
Critics of the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision in Trump v. Barbara often cite the issue of 'birth tourism' - situations where a pregnant woman comes to the US to give birth for the specific purpose of ensuring that the resulting…
Western Cape tourism organisations awarded for sustainability at 2026 WTM Africa
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company also earned a Gold Award for its long-term efforts to reduce its environmental impact through initiatives Several Western Cape tourism organisations have been recognised for their commitment to sustainable…
Analysis: Has Trump damaged UK tourism to the US?
Jul 3, 202607:00 GMT by Ian Taylor Half-way into the second year of Donald Trump's return to the White House, we should have a clearer idea whether the policies of his presidency have had a negative impact on UK visitor numbers to the US. Trump…
'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…
Peter Schweizer: Birth Tourism Wins at the Supreme Court, but Trump Has Other Paths
The Supreme Court's decision in the birthright citizenship case is “a monumentally terrible decision,” says author Peter Schweizer, whose latest bestseller exposed China's efforts to exploit birth tourism on an industrial scale. In…
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…
Las Vegas tourism chief could receive 6% raise, 45% bonus
Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, will receive a 6 percent pay raise and a 45 percent bonus if the organization's board of directors approves a recommendation from its compensation committee. The…
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…
The art of savvy tourism from Bloomberg (and a butler, too)
Want to reap the rewards of Charleston's booming tourism industry while safeguarding the local lifestyle? You may want to summon the butler. Gary Williams, principal of the London-based British Butler Institute and a celebrated service guru, has…
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…
Tourism ministry reports hotel licensing progress despite poor application rate
Cyprus has made progress in licensing hotels and tourist accommodation, but more than half of tourist units have still never submitted an application, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism said this week. Responding to the Audit office's report, the…
Cyprus Business Now: inflation, BoC, AUB-Cyta, CySEC, tourism, housing
Speaking to Finance Magnates, Theocharides, who also chairs ESMA's risk standing committee, said there are currently no substantial discussions underway on regulating the retail prop trading industry. “To the best of my knowledge, ESMA is…
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