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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…
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…
LegCo backs new strategy to boost tourism through culinary experiences
A non-binding motion urging the government to promote tourism through dining was passed by the Legislative Council (LegCo) on Thursday, with lawmakers calling to add cultural elements to the menu. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Proposed by…
China's May Day tourism sees rise in trips, spending data yet to be released
China's tourism sector saw a rise in trips during the May Day holiday, though official data released the day after the five-day break did not include spending figures that usually provide a fuller picture of consumption over the period. SCROLL TO…
Iran war expected to negatively impact Swiss tourism
However, the industry's promotional organisation is expecting stable demand during the summer period. The marked slowdown recorded by the Swiss hotel industry in March (-5.2% year-on-year), the first full month to be marked by the outbreak of war…
HK graduate job vacancies fall 14.1pc yet salary rises 2pc in Q1, with accounting, tourism leading hire
Full-time job vacancies for Hong Kong university graduates fell 14.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026, yet median starting salary rose 2 percent to HK$20,000, with accounting, tourism, and retail bucking the slump to ramp up recruitment as a…
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…
A82 'embarrassing for nation that prides itself on world-class tourism
The chamber said the 'Loch Lomond Squeeze' was not just a bottleneck but is dangerous for drivers and pedestrians, costly for businesses facing delays and 'embarrassing for a nation that prides itself on world-class tourism'. The chamber said: 'For…
EU: Iran crisis does not yet warrant emergency measures for tourism sector
The EU is set to tell airlines that the impact of the war in Iran on tourism is not yet severe enough to warrant emergency measures, such as waiving carriers' obligations to pay compensation for canceled flights, draft EU guidelines seen by Reuters…
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.
Tourism leaders see bright spots across New Orleans
Tourism powers New Orleans ' economy. Why it matters: State and local officials are using National Travel and Tourism Week to spotlight an industry that remains one of Louisiana's biggest economic drivers, especially in New Orleans. The big…
Exclusive: S.F. tourism expected to grow in 2026 as AI boom boosts conferences
San Francisco's tourism sector is expected to see continued growth in 2026, despite rising fuel prices and geopolitical disruptions amid the Iran war. The city is projected to welcome 24.2 million visitors this year, up from 23.7 million last year.
How much tourism contributes to local economy in Merthyr Tydfil
Tourism contributes more than £156m towards the local economy in Merthyr each year, latest figures show. A report for the council's Thriving scrutiny committee on the council's destination management plan 2026-30 said the economic value of…
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