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HKJC drives tourism with inaugural Tourism Cup, showcases partnership with China Tourism Group
The Hong Kong Jockey Club marked its support for the 2026 Hong Kong Tourism Development Forum by hosting a high-profile closing banquet at Happy Valley Racecourse for guests. The evening featured the first-ever Tourism Cup, held in partnership with…
Exactly how £7m will be invested to boost the North East tourism industry
North East England's tourist board has been backed with £7m of investment by Mayor Kim McGuinness as it aims to make the visitor economy worth £10b by 2033. The Newcastle Gateshead Initiative (NGI) has been replaced by Experience North…
HK eyes status as sought-after global travel destination amid steady tourism growth
Hong Kong is aiming to become a sought-after global travel destination as tourist arrivals continue to grow steadily, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said on Wednesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Speaking at the 2026 Hong Kong Tourism…
Is Sutton-on-Sea Colonnade a white elephant or tourism draw?
Residents of a seaside resort are divided on whether a £7.5m cultural hub is proving value for money almost a year on from opening. The Seaview Colonnade, in Sutton-on-Sea, Lincolnshire, was designed as a centre for events and tourism and…
Trump immigration crackdown: U.S. targets birth tourism in new visa push
The Trump administration on Wednesday escalated its global crackdown on “birth tourism,” with the State Department detailing a series of enforcement actions targeting foreign nationals accused of using U.S. visitor visas to secure…
Japan's looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism
Japan could be heading into one of the worst typhoon seasons in its history, raising fears that stronger, more frequent storms will challenge not only the country's disaster defences but also a summer travel industry already stretched by packed…
Greece eyes more Korean travelers through Santorini tourism showcase in Seoul
The Greek Embassy and the Greek National Tourism Organisation in Korea hosted a tourism promotion event highlighting Santorini and other iconic Greek destinations, as officials and tourism leaders sought to strengthen travel ties and attract more…
State Department Dismantles Birth Tourism Networks in Africa, Europe
The State Department is dismantling birth tourism networks across Africa and Europe, officials announced on Wednesday. An estimated 33,000 United States-born children are rewarded birthright American citizenship annually solely because their…
Tourism is booming in this developing country, but its airport hasn't caught up
FlyDubai flight FZ1946 from Tashkent to Dubai, departing at 5.30pm. Sign up for the Traveller newsletter The latest travel news, tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox. Sign up now. It's all happening when our tour bus pulls into the busy…
This state is betting on Carreras for a tourism high note
The Crisafulli government has recruited one of The Three Tenors, Jose Carreras, for its latest bid to make Queensland the “events capital of the country” before the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The Spanish operatic tenor will headline a…
China pressures Palau by 'weaponizing' tourism
China has been “weaponizing” tourism in Palau by restricting travel for Chinese tourists, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said yesterday, as she urged Taiwanese to visit the tropical island nation.
From Istanbul to Tokyo: 7 cities known for night tourism
4 min read New Delhi Make us preferred source on Google Some cities are beautiful during the day. Others truly reveal their soul only after sunset. From dazzling skylines and neon-lit streets to midnight food markets and live music scenes, certain…
North East welcomes 70 million visitors with tourism now valued at over £7bn
The North East welcomed more than 70.38m visitors in 2025 and its tourism industry is now worth £7.13b, a study has revealed. The annual Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (STEAM) analyses day and overnight visits and their…
Recreation, park and tourism management faculty receives award for research | Penn State University
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Andrew Mowen, professor of recreation, park, and tourism management (RPTM), received the Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award from the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) at its 17th annual awards banquet…
Saudi Arabia, Greece strengthen cooperation to elevate tourism experiences
Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb and Greek Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni co-chair the meeting of the Tourism Committee under the Saudi-Greek Strategic Partnership Council in Toledo, Spain, on Wednesday. Last Updated: June 10, 2026…
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