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Does Legalization of Sex Work Create Trafficking and Sex Tourism?
January 5, 2026 Martha Rosenberg With sex work (prostitution) legal in some parts of Europe, one place in the US and many parts of the world, questions about legalization abound. Will decriminalization help women who are just trying to make a…
China travel curbs hit Japan duty-free sales in December
Duty-free sales at Japan's leading department store operators fell sharply in December, highlighting how prolonged geopolitical tensions with China are weighing on the retail sector. At Daimaru and Matsuzakaya stores of J Front Retailing, duty-free…
Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?
After many prior announcements — all of which turned out to be premature — the Saudi government is now preparing to offer Tourist Visas to those interested in seeing Saudi Arabia for reasons other than business and religious…
NYC still hasn't returned to pre-pandemic tourism numbers - falling short by millions of visitors in 2025: report
Big Apple tourism went up by a fraction in 2025 but still fell millions of visitors short of projected totals — as the city still hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels, an eye-opening new report said. “Tariffs and negative…
Why the Country Betting Its Future on Wellness Tourism Might Be Onto Something - News Anyway
There was no chanting or incense to start the shift. Spreadsheets, feasibility studies, and a silent realization that traditional tourism, despite its volume, frequently exposes fragile economies to price pressure and seasonality were the first…
Tourism Finance shares surges 20% as Cupid stocks fall another 20%
Tourism Finance Corporation of India Limited (TFCI) shares hit a 20 per cent upper circuit on Monday, trading at ₹66.28, while Cupid Limited recovered from early losses to trade at ₹373.40, down 11 per cent after both stocks had…
15 Stocks in Focus: From Tourism Finance and Ramco Cements to HPCL, SPML Infra, HG Infra & KPI Green
Ramco Cements has received approval from Government of Andhra Pradesh, for the purpose of including Quartzite Mineral in the existing mining lease for limestone held by the Company in Kalavataka and Kotapadu Villages, Kolimigundla Mandal, Nandyal…
Tourism in winter too: Denia and Calpe among Spain's 20 most searched destinations in Spain
The Costa Blanca proves that peak tourist season is not limited to summer. Two of its most iconic towns, Denia and Calpe, have established themselves as highly sought-after winter destinations, ranking among the twenty most popular locations across…
I'm Australia's top psychic and these are my predictions for 2026
Rose Smith has shared her predictions for 2026 Her predictions have been strikingly accurate in the past She covers weather, the royals, Hugh Jackman, Taylor Swift and more A leading Australian psychic claims 2026 will deliver a year of extremes…
PM pleased with KL's growing global appeal
PETALING JAYA: The overwhelming response to the launch of the Innovative Lighting Infrastructure Towards Eco-Elegance and Urbanisation (I Lite U) project signals Kuala Lumpur's growing global appeal, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “I…
Report: Minnesota's Somali Fraudsters Paid for Lamborghini, Rolls Royce Rentals, Luxury Resort in Kenya with Stolen Money
Some of the Minnesota Somalians convicted in the Feeding Our Future scheme reportedly enjoyed luxurious lifestyles with money stolen from the federal government, the news coming as the state is under scrutiny regarding more alleged fraud. The…
Shirtless men dance with hookahs in snow-covered Himachal, video sparks backlash
A video from the snow-covered Lahaul-Spiti region in Himachal Pradesh has been drawing widespread attention for all the wrong reasons. The clip shows a group of tourists dancing in the middle of a road amid freezing temperatures, raising concerns…
'Silk industry should focus on marketing, brand positioning, value creation'
Silk marketing, brand positioning, value creation, and expansion of domestic and global markets should be the immediate focus areas for India's sericulture industry, urged Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles. She was addressing…
Horrific fire in Cranz Montana, Switzerland: No tragic accident, but manslaughter amid lust for profit
The scenes that unfolded an hour and a half after the start of the new year in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana resembled an apocalypse. Burning figures, disfigured beyond recognition, staggered out of the blazing bar “Le…
What to Watch: China's Evolving Luxury Market Reset
A quickly maturing Chinese luxury market means that during this year and beyond, brands will continue to refine strategies and compete more intensely for market share rather than rely on easy growth. Despite tariff shocks, China ‘s economy…
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