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Tourism on the rise in 2026
70c576e7-d9a1-4164-a591-f8325171edc5 Created: May 08, 2026 07:59 AM (Updated: May 08, 2026 08:33 AM) More visitors arrived in Bermuda by air year-on-year during the first quarter of 2026 (Photograph by Blaire Simmons) Air arrivals in Bermuda rose…
Regional holiday surge delivers 40% jolt to Korean tourism
Korea's tourism industry found a much-needed windfall recently as a rare alignment of holidays in Asia sent a surge of more than 220,000 travelers from Japan and China through the nation's ports of entry. The influx, detailed by the Ministry of…
Resort-based genetic testing might be medical tourism's next frontier
Picture this: a private jet touches down at dawn. Within an hour, the passenger is settled into a mountain retreat, not for a board meeting or ski trip, but for a week of comprehensive metabolic testing, epigenetic analysis – how your…
The self-defeating problem with tourism to Antarctica
The deadly outbreak of the rare hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has highlighted the growing trend of tourism in Antarctica. No tourists visited the icy southern continent until the 1960s and only 8,000 a year set foot there three…
China Labor Day Holiday Tourism Revenue Rises, but Spending Per Trip Falls
China reported an increase in tourism revenue during the five-day May holiday, but per-trip spending remained lower than a year earlier, reflecting prolonged weak domestic demand. Tourism revenues in China during the Labor Day holiday, which ended…
Why there is $3b to be found beyond Sydney's tourism icons
Sydney could generate $3.3 billion a year in economic value by expanding its global brand beyond the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and iconic beaches, a new report says. The Committee for Sydney says the city needs to improve its perception to…
Maryland In A Day Highlights Piney Point Lighthouse Museum During National Travel & Tourism Week
PINEY POINT, Md. — Tourism leaders, local officials and community partners gathered Tuesday morning at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum to launch the Maryland Tourism Coalition's annual “Maryland in a Day” road trip, marking the…
Hantavirus cruise ship part of Antarctic tourism boom that some want better regulated
BRUSSELS - Tourism in the Antarctic Peninsula is a niche but booming industry powered by deep-pocketed adventure-seekers travelling thousands of miles to marvel at penguin colonies and take “polar plunges” in sight of icebergs. But…
Singapore to pump $740m into tourism over next 5 years
SINGAPORE - Tourism projects will get a $740 million injection over the next five years, said Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu, who also revealed on May 8 that Singapore's tourism receipts climbed to an all-time high of $32.8 billion…
Singapore tourism receipts hit record S$32.8 billion in 2025: Grace Fu
SINGAPORE: Singapore's tourism sector hit a new high in 2025, with receipts reaching a record S$32.8 billion (US$25.9 billion), Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu said on Friday (May 8). The previous record was S$29.8 billion in 2024.
AI Speeds Up Digital Transformation in Travel & Tourism Sector
Smart Tourism Technology is Reshaping Global Travel Trade The global travel and tourism industry is undergoing rapid transformation thanks to Artificial Intelligence. AI is reshaping how travel companies manage bookings, customer experiences…
Marietta weighs tourism grants for theaters, museums and cultural events
MARIETTA — This week, leaders from nonprofit organizations boosting arts, culture and tourism made their case for $1.8 million in tourism grants before the Marietta City Council. Every year, Marietta accepts applications from nonprofit…
WiT Japan 2026 Sparks AI Tourism Revolution in Tokyo
Tokyo, once again, is poised to be at the heart of innovations in AI-led tourism thanks to WiT Japan 2026. This event promises to bring to Tokyo the world's brightest experts in travel technology, hospitality and artificial intelligence for focused…
Orlando sets tourism record with 76.7 million visitors in 2025 despite international travel dip
Orlando sets tourism record with 76.7 million visitors in 2025 despite international travel dip POLICE SAY HE PASSED OUT SO HE WAS TREATED BEFORE BEING TAKEN TO JAIL. THE ROAD TO THE LA 28 OLYMPIC GAMES WILL GO THROUGH ORLANDO TODAY. THE…
Kansas City tourism organizers remain confident in World Cup turnout despite hotel booking concerns
Kansas City tourism organizers remain confident in World Cup turnout despite hotel concerns THIS IS KMBC NINE NEWS ON KCWE. WE ARE NOW FEWER THAN 40 DAYS AWAY FROM THE FIRST WORLD CUP MATCH IN KANSAS CITY, AND WITH IT COMES REAL CONCERN ABOUT HOW…
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