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Hispanic community shapes Orlando's tourism industry
Updated: 9:11 PM EDT Oct 15, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 9:11 PM EDT Oct 15, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Central Florida — Orlando's Hispanic community is a key force in the city's tourism industry, both as visitors and…
What is 'dark tourism'? Why tourists visit destinations with tragic histories
Almost two million people visited the Auschwitz museum on the former concentration camp site in Poland last year. The United States island where the notorious Alcatraz prison once operated welcomes around 1.2 million visitors annually. Just under…
Elevating the paradigm to boost HK's economy: from tourism volume to sustainable value
The latest tourism figures released by the Hong Kong Tourism Board signal a robust and encouraging recovery trajectory for the city's travel sector. In September alone, Hong Kong welcomed approximately 4.03 million visitors, marking a remarkable 22…
KTO uses digital tools, discounts to boost rural tourism
In an effort to counter rural depopulation and redirect traveler traffic away from major urban hubs, the Korea Tourism Organization is launching a new initiative aimed at boosting regional economies through targeted travel incentives. Known as the…
Tourism Ireland's Advice for AI Search: Choose What You Want to Be Famous For
With AI changing the face of online discovery, many tourist boards and destinations are grappling with how to finesse the message. For Tourism Ireland, this has prompted it to measure how often it is shaping the answers that AI provides. Tourism…
From e-bikes to sports tourism, neighbors unite in Natomas for community conversation
(FOX40.COM) — From new e-bike regulations to sports tourism, there was a lot of action in Natomas Thursday night as community members sat side-by-side for one of District 1 Councilmember Lisa Kaplan's biannual community conversations. FOX40…
Singapore Q2 tourism receipts down 6.2% at $7.21 billion amid global uncertainty
SINGAPORE – The Republic collected $7.21 billion in tourism receipts in the second quarter of 2026, marking a 6.2% decline year on year, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) figures released on Oct 15 showed. This mirrored a 6.6% slide in visitor…
Fattal unveils massive expansion with 12 new Israeli hotels
Israel's hotel industry has faced several challenging years, but Fattal Hotels is pushing ahead with its expansion plans. The chain has announced that it intends to open at least 12 new hotels across Israel by 2030. All are already at various…
Seoul lands 12 new MICE events at IMEX America trade show
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) secured 12 new international events and held 343 business meetings at IMEX America 2026, the largest MICE trade show in the Americas, the organization said. MICE stands for…
Nashville Scream: The Scene's Spookiest Stories
Halloween is all but upon us, but the heat dome of 2026, not to mention the midterm elections, have us ready to put the season — and maybe even the entire year — in the rearview. But before we do, we want to revisit some of the Scene…
EU Weighs Schengen Visa Restrictions for Russians Amid Sabotage Fears
EU officials are weighing tighter visa restrictions for Russians amid growing fears of hybrid attacks and sabotage across the bloc. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Thursday called on Brussels to press ahead with targeted…
One people, one country, one future
Parliament may meet in Port of Spain, but the events of the past few days should remind us that a government of Trinidad and Tobago has responsibilities on both sides of the sea. Tobago is not some distant relative to be remembered only at election…
Exmoor Dark Skies Festival: Event celebrates 10th anniversary
Stargazers and astronomers are preparing to enjoy a festival that celebrates the beauty of the night sky. The annual Exmoor Dark Skies Festival is being held from 16 October to 1 November and this year is its 10th anniversary. Taking in villages…
Visitor arrivals surge 22p in September to over 4m
Hong Kong welcomed approximately 4.03 million visitors in September, representing a 22 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Of the total visitors…
A timeline of New York City trying to ban horse carriages in Central Park
The iconic but controversial horse-drawn carriages in New York City might finally halt as Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a deal Tuesday to outlaw them. If enacted, the proposed bill would ban rides for…
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