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Kim Byung-min named Seoul Tourism Organization chief
Seoul has appointed former deputy mayor Kim Byung-min as president and chief executive of the Seoul Tourism Organization, putting a seasoned policy strategist at the helm for a three-year push to elevate the capital's global profile. Kim began his…
Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?
After many prior announcements — all of which turned out to be premature — the Saudi government is now preparing to offer Tourist Visas to those interested in seeing Saudi Arabia for reasons other than business and religious…
Live Tourism's Biggest Operators Are Confirmed. Are You in the Room?
Live tourism spans a fragmented value chain — from event promoters and routing decisions to destination readiness and platform bookings — and the summit brings all these players onto one stage to address gaps no single company sees.
Seoul to designate patient-friendly hotels as medical tourism surges
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Sep 13, 2026, 04:34 PM SEOUL – Seoul will begin selecting hotels and other lodging facilities suited to foreign patients' recovery and extended stays amid a surge in the…
Northumberland Tories vow to 'block' Mayor's tourism tax plans
The Conservative administration at Northumberland County Council has put itself on a collision course with the North East Mayor over plans to introduce a tourist tax across the region. Kim McGuinness is among the regional mayors who will be allowed…
Lawmakers Put 'Criminal' Industry Under Microscope
Some Republican lawmakers are sounding the alarm over birth tourism amid rising national security and fraud concerns. The phrase birth tourism refers to the act of foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. to give birth and obtain citizenship for…
Brazil is in fashion, as Brazilians like to say. Here's why.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil is having a moment. Celebrities and record numbers of tourists donning green, yellow and blue are flooding into the country. Brazilian culture — from its Oscar-nominated films to funk music — is…
Russia sees Indian exports moving beyond oil imbalance into pharma, industry and AI
The range and volume of goods exported from India to Russia is expanding rapidly, with industrial products, pharmaceuticals, and IT solutions emerging as new areas of cooperation, according to Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim…
Brazil is in fashion, as Brazilians like to say. Here's why
Brazil is having a moment. Celebrities and record numbers of tourists donning green, yellow and blue are flooding into the country. Brazilian culture — from its Oscar-nominated films to funk music — is taking the world by storm.
Dentists issue warnings about 'pop-up' consultations in hotels
A dentist says he's 'deeply concerned' by illegal dental tourism 'pop-up' consultations in Northern Irish hotels, which aren't properly registered. Paul Brennan, the chair of the Northern Ireland branch of the British Dental Association (BDA), says…
Editorial | Hong Kong cements superconnector role with wave of belt and road deals
The Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong last week is tangible proof that 13 years after the initiative's launch, the city has become central to its evolution from infrastructure projects to comprehensive connectivity and hi-tech platforms. More than…
Brazil is in fashion. But Brazilcore is not for amateurs
The country is seeing a surge in global popularity, with celebrities and unprecedented numbers of tourists wearing green, yellow and blue arriving across the country. The nation's cultural footprint, extending from Oscar-nominated films to funk…
Morning Recap - September 14, 2026
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT A passenger's portable charger emitted smoke on an Island Line train near Quarry Bay station on Sunday evening, causing passengers to move away. Dashcam footage circulating online shows three people walking along the…
As Japan's yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?
In the unpredictable world of global currency markets, there has been one safe bet: that the Japanese yen would continue its relentless decline. In recent weeks, that trade has started to unravel after Tokyo and Washington intervened to support the…
From owning to experiencing: services trade fair mirrors China's rise as service consumption powerhouse
Visitors touch artificial snow at the themed exhibition area for culture and tourism services during the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 12, 2026. The 2026 CIFTIS…
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