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Inside the 'birth tourism' boom transforming American delivery rooms
A shadow industry is transforming American delivery rooms into a multi-million-dollar empire for global elites. In quiet suburbs across the nation, women are being recruited as surrogates in a massive, controversial birth tourism scheme. This isn't…
Hyderabad Seen As South Asia's Medical Tourism Hub
Discussions focused on creating an integrated MVT hub in Hyderabad, in line with the Union Budget's proposal to develop five national hubs. The first session examined industry expectations from TG Medical Tourism Society (TGMTS) as the central…
Tourism Minister visits uru yard as Kerala Budget earmarks ₹5 crore for industry
Public Works and Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has visited the uru (traditional wooden dhow) manufacturing yard at Kakkadath in Beypore. The visit came in the backdrop of the 2026–27 State Budget allocating ₹5 crore for the uru…
God's Own Country navigates big hurdles to revive tourism sector
Kerala's stunning landscapes, biodiversity, and rich culture have made it one of India's premier destinations for domestic and international tourists. Aptly branded ‘God's Own Country' since 1989, the State's scenic charm is hard to resist…
Will US tourism's 'Trump slump' put off FIFA fans too?
With an upcoming FIFA World Cup being staged across the nation, 2026 was supposed to be a bumper year for tourism to the United States, driven in part by hordes of arriving soccer fans. And yet, the US tourism industry is worried. While the rest of…
I Asked Jamaicans About Cool Runnings. They Have … Mixed Feelings.
This is part of Slate's 2026 Olympics coverage. Read more here. As a Jamerican '90s kid raised in the States, there wasn't a lot of popular culture that spoke to my specific hereditary blend. I remember watching a VHS tape of Anansi, an animated…
In 2025, the US was the only tourist area to see a decline in visitors
The U.S. has the unfortunate distinction of being the only major tourist destination that saw a decline in visitors in 2025, and it looks like that trend will continue into 2026, according to a new report. Tourism grew worldwide in 2025, but the…
Commentary: Stop Tampa's Skyway cruise port
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The times are strange. Tension is palpable. But in this chaotic era of partisanship and division, there's one thing that continues to unite all of us Floridians: We fight like hell to protect what little…
La Jolla Cove named No. 1 beach in America by TripAdvisor
SAN DIEGO — La Jolla Cove, the scenic gem tucked between ancient sandstone cliffs on the San Diego coast, has been crowned the number one beach in America by TripAdvisor and on a busy weekday, it's easy to see why. Visitors from around the…
North Norfolk Council defends plans to increase parking charges
Owen SennittLocal Democracy reporter A senior councillor has defended plans to increase car parking charges in several seaside towns, following concerns they could harm tourism. North Norfolk District Council is putting up fees at places including…
An American family spent $1,330 on a full day of luxury medical care in Turkey. Now they want to leave the US for good.
Cara West had never seen such a gorgeous hospital. The 34-year-old is traveling the world with her husband and toddler and often seeks medical care abroad rather than in their hometown of Austin, Texas. Last summer, they flew to Istanbul for a…
Trump Promises New Tariffs After Justices Rule Against Him
The Supreme Court ruled today that President Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly every U.S. trading partner. The decision was a major setback for the president, who has used the tariffs to…
Wuthering fights: Hordes of tourists descend on Yorkshire village
As the home of the Bronte sisters, the picturesque Yorkshire village of Haworth and the windswept moors that surround it have long been a place of pilgrimage for lovers of literature. But now, after the release of the much-hyped Hollywood version…
'Don't go to the US - not with Trump in charge': the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks
When Karen Newton left home in late July 2025, she knew that international travellers were being locked up in immigration detention centres in the US. “I was aware,” she nods. “But I never thought it would have any impact on my…
Major boost for historic UK market town as new independent shop set to open
A historic Suffolk market town is getting a major boost A historic Suffolk market town is getting a major boost as a growing independent coffee chain prepares to open a new shop this spring. TOAST has confirmed it will launch a new branch in Bury…
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