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Federal immigration agencies go full throttle after 'birth tourism' industry
A day after the ruling, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News that he had a “long conversation” with White House border czar Tom Homan and White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller about other…
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 tourism is a significant driver of Missoula's local economy
MISSOULA — You may have heard that over the past couple of years, tourism has become the number one industry in Montana. And with that, some may be curious to know, how much does tourism make up Missoula's economy? Well, it's quite a bit.
Set-Jetting, TV And Film Driven Tourism, Now An $8 Billion Business
Russian tourists pose for photos with inbound planes on Mai Khao Beach on March 24, 2024 in Phuket, Thailand. The upcoming season of 'The White Lotus' is anticipated to have a massive impact on tourism in Thailand, with travel forecasters…
Permanent daylight-saving time would be a win for tourism, but other sectors have big concerns
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 308-117 on Tuesday in favor of a bill that would permanently lock in daylight-saving time — the spring-to-fall stretch when most Americans' clocks run an hour ahead of standard time to provide more…
Tourism still drives Southern Nevada economy despite visitation dip, analyst says
Despite a decline in visitation last year, Southern Nevada's tourism industry remained the region's dominant economic engine, generating $50.8 billion in visitor spending and supporting nearly one out of every three jobs, according to a new report…
Busan to kick off 10-city night tourism campaign with cinema festival
The coastal city of Busan and the Busan Tourism Organization will host the '2026 Korea Bam Bam Festa Busan' from July 18 to 19 at the Busan Cinema Center, launching a nationwide night tourism festival that will roll out across 10 Korean cities…
Here's what Texas' crackdown on birth tourism means
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that preserves birthright citizenship, Texas officials are wielding their authority to clamp down on birth tourism, primarily through investigating or suing health providers. The Texas Health and Human…
'Indispensable to me': how RedNote has taken over China's travel scene
Competition is fierce for professional photographers at Beijing's tourist hotspots, including a scenic lake where women in flowy traditional robes pose for snaps to share on RedNote, China's massively popular lifestyle app also known as…
Tourism employment in Mijas rises to nearly 8,000 as sector continues to drive local economy | Sur in English
Tourism continues to reinforce its position as one of the main pillars of the Mijas economy, with the latest social security figures showing continued growth in employment across the sector. According to data for the second quarter of 2026, the…
Law that would end NYC horse carriage industry debated at City Council public hearing
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing. Animal rights activists have been trying to ban horse carriage rides for decades, and after the death of teenager last month, many…
These rules for tourists are intended to prevent conflicts with locals
The village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland is a popular destination for tourists. As long as vacationers don't draw unwanted attention to themselves, the local population tends to be more accepting of tourism. That's why the tourism…
Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Fewer Overnight Stays Again in June
Overnight stays at hotels in Switzerland continued to decline slightly in June. (File photo) The Swiss hotel industry recorded a slight decline in overnight stays in June 2026 as well. The decline is primarily due to weaker demand from abroad. The…
Planning A Thailand Trip? Bangkok's Latest Decision Could Change Your Travel Plans
In a significant policy reversal, Thailand has decided to continue offering visa-free entry to Indian passport holders, abandoning its earlier proposal to scrap the facility after witnessing a decline in tourist arrivals from India. While the visa…
OMAN'S US$5.2 BILLION FUTURE FUND UNVEILS US$1.744 BILLION IN PROJECTS
MUSCAT, Oman, July 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- Future Fund Oman (FFO), a portfolio of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the Sultanate of Oman's sovereign wealth fund, has announced a new package of 105 strategic projects and investments worth USD 1.744…
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