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Sacramento leaders look to museums as next major driver for tourism and economic growth
From classic cars to history, art, and science, Sacramento has more than a mile of museums right along its riverfront. There's now an idea to help create more tourism by promoting and expanding museums. Tourism generates more than $40 million in…
KTO enlists high-end Japanese outdoor brand to boost regional tourism
Seeking to steer a booming domestic camping market away from the crowded outskirts of the capital region, Korea's state tourism agency is enlisting private sector muscle to redirect outdoor enthusiasts toward the country's rural provinces. The…
Informa Markets Partners with Hong Kong Tourism Board to Launch 'The Festival of Connoisseurs' in Hong Kong
This three-year partnership will create a significant new luxury lifestyle platform in Asia, bringing an unprecedented 'City-as-Your-Showroom' experience to Hong Kong's most iconic destinations HONG KONG, May 27, 2026 /CNW/ -- Informa Markets, a…
Tourism firms hit by most weather-disrupted summer on record
Tess Brunton of RNZ Tourism operators are bracing for more frequent storms after some experienced their most weather-disrupted summer on record. A storm hit Aotearoa every eight days on average between March last year and the end of February. There…
LA City Council delays minimum wage increases for tourism workers
This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The Los Angeles City Council has officially delayed minimum wage increases for…
Inside India newsletter: Iran war disruptions, Modi's appeal to boost India's hospitality sector
The conflict in the Middle East has plunged India into economic adversity, with its currency weakening, the import bill rising, and mounting concerns about a slowdown in growth. India's domestic travel and tourism industry is showing signs of a…
Somerset resorts worry tourist tax will make trips unaffordable
Paul Barltrop,West of England political editor Seaside resorts say they are worried about the impact a tourism tax could have on the industry. The Overnight Visitor Levy will allow regional mayors to introduce the extra payment, bringing England…
Somerset resorts worry tourist tax will make trips unaffordable
Clara Bullock, Somerset and Paul Barltrop, West of England political editor Seaside resorts say they are worried about the impact a tourism tax could have on the industry. The Overnight Visitor Levy will allow regional mayors to introduce the extra…
Santa Barbara Tourism Sees Uptick After Slow Start to Fiscal Year
What started as a quiet year for Santa Barbara tourism has picked up during the spring season. Hotel occupancy was at 74% from February to April, which is a 10% increase from the same time last year, according to Visit Santa Barbara President and…
Saudi Arabia's $1 Trillion Mirrored City Hits A Wall - The Tourism Bet Behind Riyadh Air Just Got Harder
The centerpiece of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 mega project that includes new tourist development is in trouble – and suspended until after 2030. The Saudi sovereign wealth fund mega-region NEOM that they're building in northwest Saudi Arabia…
Atlantic Ocean turns tropical, turquoise blue ahead of peak tourism season on the East Coast
If you're looking for tropical waters, you may not have to travel that far. The color of the ocean is appearing brighter than normal with a turquoise blue tint along the Mid-Atlantic coast, and there's a reason for it. Satellite imagery from NASA…
BBC Radio 1 star to lead major North East tourism event with 100 influencers
Northern music champion and Presenter Maia Beth is set to welcome more than 100 travel writers and influencers to a major event in the region next month. Washington born DJ and presenter Maia – known for hosting on-stage sets and for hosting…
Full list of 2026 Ribble Valley Stars in Tourism Awards winners
The awards, which were held on May 12, are part of the Ribble Valley Tourism Gathering, an annual celebration of tourism and hospitality attended by more than 120 local business representatives. The event began with a trade show of suppliers…
Ebola's threat in Uganda extends far beyond public health
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK, Uganda — Located about 200 miles from the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo, the fears of infection here are low. Yet the anxiety over the consequences of the public health crisis is sky-high in…
Micro-drama platform V+Short founders talk content trends and production powerhouses
Exchanging stories around a fire is a tradition as old as time, a practice that has been passed down through generations and civilisations. These days, the light of the fire may have been replaced by the glow of a small screen, and our attention…
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