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KMTPA, Fypher team up on digital dollar infrastructure for medical tourism
The Korea Medical Tourism Promotion Association (KMTPA) and digital dollar infrastructure company Fypher signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at improving financial convenience for foreign medical tourists and expanding Asia's medical tourism…
AI meets heritage to transform tourism experience in Seoul
In a leafy temple courtyard tucked away from the bustling avenues of Seoul, foreign travelers attempting to navigate the nuanced rituals of temple stays, meditation and traditional Eastern medicine may soon find an unlikely companion: generative…
Georgetown tourism booms during Colorado leaf-peeping season amid push for visitors to stay in town, traffic changes
Fall in Colorado usually means one thing for mountain communities: leaf peepers. But in Guanella Pass' neighboring town of Georgetown, visitors this year appear to be coming for more than the changing aspens. On a Monday during peak fall color…
Foreign visitors drive gains in Greek tourism in July
Tourist traffic in Greece continued its upward trend in July 2026. According to provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), arrivals at hotels, campsites and short-stay accommodation reached 6.61 million, while overnight…
Sports tourism drives record $4.1B in Richmond region visitor spending
RICHMOND, Va. — Tourism in the Richmond region reached another record in 2025, with visitors spending an estimated $4.1 billion across hotels, restaurants, attractions and other businesses. That's a 4.9% increase from 2024, according to the…
Cyprus Business Now: shipping, housing, tourism, technology, startups
Kazakos was invited to brief an Arria-Formula meeting in New York convened by Bahrain and chaired by the country's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, with discussions focusing on the worsening maritime security environment and, in particular…
Louis loss widens to €18.7m as Cyprus' tourism downturn hits half-year results
The net loss of Louis plc widened to €18.70 million in the first half of 2026, as the hotel and tourism group attributed weaker financial performance to a decline in tourist traffic to Cyprus amid geopolitical developments and uncertainty in…
This fort is Dubai's oldest building - and it will soon be open to the public
Dubai 's oldest building is set to reopen to the public after five years of closure during a major restoration project. Al Fahidi Fort, the city's oldest existing building near the banks of Dubai Creek, was built in 1787 when the area made its…
Irish whiskey exports to EU surge as demand grows in emerging markets
Irish whiskey export volumes to the European Union have increased by 21.5% over the past four years, with growing demand in emerging markets helping to strengthen the sector's position across the bloc. The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) said…
First new Mersey ferry in 60 years to be officially launched
Marc Gaier, Liverpool and Angela Ferguson, North West The first new Mersey Ferry to be built in 60 years will be officially launched in Liverpool later. The £26m Royal Daffodil has been made by Birkenhead-based shipbuilder Cammell Laird for…
First new Mersey ferry in 60 years to be officially launched
The first new Mersey Ferry to be built in 60 years will be officially launched in Liverpool later. The £26m Royal Daffodil has been made by Birkenhead-based shipbuilder Cammell Laird for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Mayor…
Spain battles climate change on several fronts
In a small green meadow in the Gredos mountains, west of Madrid, a couple of dozen cows belonging to Juan Ángel Izquierdo and his family are grazing. The only noise is the gentle clang of the bells around the animals' necks. This would be an…
Spain battles climate change on several fronts
Guy Hedgecoe Business reporter, Madrid In a small green meadow in the Gredos mountains, west of Madrid, a couple of dozen cows belonging to Juan Ángel Izquierdo and his family are grazing. The only noise is the gentle clang of the bells…
Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Fewer Overnight Stays in August
In Switzerland, the number of overnight stays in August fell by 1.9 percent compared with the same month last year. Fewer tourists arrived, particularly from Asia. (File photo) The Swiss hotel industry recorded slightly fewer guest nights in…
The Art of the Deal: Greenland Edition
One of the oldest negotiation tactics in the book is to ask for an excessive amount and then have the opposing side negotiate, forcing you to settle for something less, when actually that was your target all along. It has never been more famous a…
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