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fastcompany.com - The Conversation - U.S. tourism is in a 'Trump slump' that could push World Cup fans away
U.S. tourism is in a 'Trump slump' that could push World Cup fans away
Fast Company

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 U.S. tourism industry is worried. While the rest…

independent.co.uk - Ted Thornhill - Marty Supreme movie drives surge in table tennis tourism
Marty Supreme movie drives surge in table tennis tourism
The Independent

Marty Supreme has been a huge success grossing over $147 million since its opening - and now its spurring a new tourism interest. The New York City -set movie, which sees Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet) use his ping-pong skills to hustle…

koreatimes.co.kr - Kwon Mee-yoo - Culture ministry appoints Kang Jung-won as first tourism policy office chief
Culture ministry appoints Kang Jung-won as first tourism policy office chief
The Korea Times

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism appointed Kang Jung-won, a former deputy minister-level official who oversaw culture and arts policy, as the inaugural head of its newly created Tourism Policy Office. The move marked the first deputy…

reviewjournal.com - David Danzis - Casinos won big in 2025 even as Las Vegas saw first post-COVID tourism decline
Casinos won big in 2025 even as Las Vegas saw first post-COVID tourism decline
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas Strip and downtown casinos closed out 2025 with a slight uptick in gambling revenue despite a significant drop in visitors and signs of pricing fatigue among customers, according to public data and industry analysts. The Las Vegas gaming…

skift.com - Sean O'Neill - Marriott Expects Olympics and World Cup Lift: Live Tourism as New 'Norm
Marriott Expects Olympics and World Cup Lift: Live Tourism as New 'Norm
Skift

Marriott expects major sporting events like the World Cup and Olympics to significantly boost hotel bookings and revenues. The company sees 'event travel' or 'Live Tourism' as a new norm, with steady demand for experiential travel driving growth.

ktbs.com - Lt. Gov. Nungesser outlines 2026 tourism initiatives at Shreveport Chamber breakfast
Lt. Gov. Nungesser outlines 2026 tourism initiatives at Shreveport Chamber breakfast
KTBS

SHREVEPORT, La. — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser delivered the keynote address Tuesday morning at the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce breakfast, highlighting the state's upcoming tourism initiatives for 2026. Speaking at the Petroleum Club…

traveloffpath.com - Vinicius Costa - This Unknown Caribbean Island With Untouched Beaches Is Breaking Tourism Records
This Unknown Caribbean Island With Untouched Beaches Is Breaking Tourism Records
Travel Off Path

Tired of your usual Cancuns and Punta Canas, with the jam-packed resorts, bachelor parties, and week-round debauchery? This lesser-known island in the Caribbean, with virtually untouched beaches, turquoise waters, and authentic culture, still has…

dailypost.co.uk - Dale Spridgeon - The seven-figure sum council thinks 'tourism tax' could raise in first year
The seven-figure sum council thinks 'tourism tax' could raise in first year
North Wales Live

The process of implementing a charge on tourists staying overnight in Gwynedd is moving a step forward. The controversia l visitor levy could be operational in the county by October 2027, if it is adopted. The proposed fees, which have sparked…

standard.co.uk - Nicholas Cecil - Sadiq Khan to get new licensing powers to fully 'unleash' London hospitality sector
Sadiq Khan to get new licensing powers to fully 'unleash' London hospitality sector
Evening Standard

Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Sir Sadiq Khan is to be granted new licensing…

growthspotter.com - Brian Bell - Walmart buys land in Orlando's tourism corridor for new supercenter
Walmart buys land in Orlando's tourism corridor for new supercenter
GrowthSpotter

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Walmart continued its recent buying spree, scooping up prime real estate in the heart of Orlando's tourism corridor where an immersive art and events center called AREA15 was once going. The company paid…

nydailynews.com - Josephine Stratman - NYC Mayor Mamdani pushing for free bus pilot program during FIFA World Cup
NYC Mayor Mamdani pushing for free bus pilot program during FIFA World Cup
New York Daily News

The Mamdani administration is pushing for a free bus pilot program to be conducted over five weeks this summer as New York hosts this year's FIFA World Cup, a source familiar with the matter told the Daily News. The mayor's proposal is to run all…

globalnews.ca - Sean Boynton - Cuba is reaching 'breaking point' as fuel shortage worsens. What to know - National
Cuba is reaching 'breaking point' as fuel shortage worsens. What to know - National
Global News

The suspension of Air Canada flights to Cuba after the country warned airlines of a fuel shortage marks the latest blow for the island's economy amid increased pressure from the Trump administration. Cuba had been weathering economic hardship…

abcnews.com -  CHAN HO-HIM AP Business Writer - In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the U.S. and Japan
In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the U.S. and Japan
ABC News

HONG KONG -- In China, consumerism appears to outweigh nationalism regardless of how testy relations have become in recent diplomatic spats with countries like Japan and the United States. It has been common practice for the ruling Communist Party…

thestar.com.my - Naftali Mwaura - Reception held in Kenya to mark Chinese New Year, wrap up 2025 culture season
Reception held in Kenya to mark Chinese New Year, wrap up 2025 culture season
The Star Online

NAIROBI, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- A reception marking the upcoming Chinese New Year and the close of the 2025 China-Kenya Culture and Tourism Season was held Tuesday in Nairobi, bringing together officials, lawmakers, diplomats and scholars. Hanna…

orlandosentinel.com - Stephen Hudak - Shaking off scathing audit, Visit Orlando nabs $100 million annual deal
Shaking off scathing audit, Visit Orlando nabs $100 million annual deal
Orlando Sentinel

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Despite an unflattering audit that had exposed questionable spending, Visit Orlando won a renewed contract Tuesday from Orange County that likely ensures the tourism-promotion agency will continue…

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