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wcpo.com - Taylor Woods - Cincinnati's tourism industry shows renewed optimism as convention center reopens
Cincinnati's tourism industry shows renewed optimism as convention center reopens
WCPO 9 Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati's tourism sector is experiencing a wave of optimism as the city's renovated convention center reopens and major investments in downtown attractions take shape. At the Dunlap Cafe, conversations center on Cincinnati's…

forbes.com - Michael Goldstein - Heritage Tourism Is Worth $607 Billion A Year To The Travel Industry
Heritage Tourism Is Worth $607 Billion A Year To The Travel Industry
Forbes

Women wearing traditional hanbok dresses visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on August 19, 2024. ((Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images) Heritage tourism is hot and getting hotter. Heritage tourism is defined by Oxford Languages as…

wlwt.com - Fletcher Keel - Visit Cincy hosting annual forum to discuss tourism, hospitality industry
Visit Cincy hosting annual forum to discuss tourism, hospitality industry
WLWT

Visit Cincy hosting annual forum to discuss tourism, hospitality industry 642 HERE ON YOUR WEDNESDAY MORNING, KICKING OFF WITH A LIVE LOOK OVER DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI AND THE RADAR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF YOUR SCREEN, YOU SEE PART OF US. PART OF US ARE…

telegraph.co.uk - Robert  Jackman - Thailand was expecting a tourism boom. Now visitor numbers are falling
Thailand was expecting a tourism boom. Now visitor numbers are falling
The Telegraph

Whatever happened to The White Lotus effect? When Mike White's prestige series announced it would be heading to Thailand for its third season, everyone assumed it would be followed by a tourism boom, as wide-eyed Western travellers rushed to get…

thestar.com.my - Tourism surge sparks higher goal
Tourism surge sparks higher goal
The Star Online

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's tourism sector exceeded expectations in 2025, attracting 42 million visitors, prompting the government to consider raising its goal for Visit Malaysia 2026. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said…

telegraf.rs - Dragica Ranković - EXPO and Tourism Organization of Serbia stands at FITUR 2026
EXPO and Tourism Organization of Serbia stands at FITUR 2026
Telegraf.rs

Vreme čitanja: oko 2 min. EXPO 2027 Belgrade and the Tourism Organization of Serbia (Serbia Travel) are presenting themselves at one of the most important world tourism fairs - FITUR 2026, held from January 21 to 25 in Madrid, Spain. They…

foxnews.com - Max Bacall - China exploiting 'birth tourism' to gain long-term political influence in US, author warns
China exploiting 'birth tourism' to gain long-term political influence in US, author warns
Fox News

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Author Peter Schweizer warned that China is engaged in 'civilizational warfare' and is exploiting birthright citizenship by sending Chinese elites to have children in the U.S., who are then raised in…

express.co.uk - Eleanor Burleigh - Natural disasters and border fighting blight holiday hotspot as tourism plummets
Natural disasters and border fighting blight holiday hotspot as tourism plummets
Express.co.uk

Thailand recorded a 7% drop in international tourism last year One of the world's most popular tourist destinations has experienced an unexpected drop in footfall following a year of natural disasters and border conflict. Thailand frequently ranks…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - Railways, events, sports fuel Mizoram tourism
Railways, events, sports fuel Mizoram tourism
The Hindu

Mizoram is strengthening its tourism-led growth strategy, banking on improved connectivity, specifically by railways, large-scale infrastructure investment, and destination-focused events to drive economic expansion. Tourism is emerging as a key…

sltrib.com - Utah's adoption industry is facing scrutiny. Here's what to know about 'adoption tourism.'
Utah's adoption industry is facing scrutiny. Here's what to know about 'adoption tourism.'
The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's striking landscapes draw millions of visitors each year, but the Beehive State has also become a leading destination for another type of travel — “adoption tourism.” That's when a birth mother, adoptive parents, or a…

skift.com - Rashaad Jorden - Megatrends Debate: Rising AI Trust, Live Tourism, and U.S. Travel Risks
Megatrends Debate: Rising AI Trust, Live Tourism, and U.S. Travel Risks
Skift

Inbound tourism to the U.S. has sharply declined from key markets, with notable drops from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Traveler trust in AI for booking is rising, but many still value human tour operators for handling complex travel needs.

deccanchronicle.com - DC Correspondent - Telugu Culinary Tourism Spotlighted at NICCT New Year Reception in Netherlands
Telugu Culinary Tourism Spotlighted at NICCT New Year Reception in Netherlands
Deccan Chronicle

As global leaders convened in Davos for the World Economic Forum 2026, Telugu culinary heritage emerged as a compelling narrative of soft power, rural development, and cross-border collaboration at the NICCT New Year Reception 2026 in the…

skift.com - Rashaad Jorden - Japan Sets Tourism Record, but Visits from China Plunge
Japan Sets Tourism Record, but Visits from China Plunge
Skift

Japan welcomed a record 42.7 million tourists in 2025, with significant increases from Europe, the U.S., and Australia. Visits from China dropped sharply in December 2025 due to political tensions, even though China remains a top source market.

thetelegraphandargus.co.uk - T&A Reporter - The Adventurer': how a new visitor trend has boosted Bradford's tourism economy
The Adventurer': how a new visitor trend has boosted Bradford's tourism economy
Bradford Telegraph and Argus

At a meeting last night, West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin spoke of the 'phenomenal' impact of Bradford 2025 on the wider region. And she revealed that part of that tourism uplift had come from a new type of visitor group which she described as…

traveloffpath.com - Vinicius Costa - Europe's Warmest Mediterranean Island Is Breaking All Time Tourism Records
Europe's Warmest Mediterranean Island Is Breaking All Time Tourism Records
Travel Off Path

Not Mallorca and its jam-packed calas, where there's barely breathing room. Not Capri with the invite-only, overpriced beach clubs and $15 Spritz. Oh, and definitely not a now-spoiled Hvar in Croatia, that's arguably become busier and more chaotic…

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