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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…
Korea uses fantasy video game to drive real-world tourism
In an era where global travelers often scout their next vacation destination through digital screens rather than traditional guidebooks, Korea's tourism authority is making an unorthodox move into the world of high-end video games. The Korea…
India's Domestic Tourism Boom May Be Its Biggest Inbound Problem
India's booming domestic market (4.2 billion visits in 2025) is masking a weakening inbound sector, with outbound travel growing faster and making India a net foreign-exchange loser from tourism. Structural constraints are hurting competitiveness:…
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…
Why investment in tourism remains an investment in Wales
From family attractions and activity providers to hotels, holiday parks and visitor accommodation, tourism plays an important role in communities across Wales. It's a sector that supports thousands of jobs, creates opportunities for local…
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.
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…
Seoul picks night markets to bring new life to neighborhood alleys
Seoul is turning neighborhood alleys into nighttime destinations, with a new program linking local food, culture and tourism in an effort to extend commercial activity beyond daylight hours. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it held a…
Tourist tax risks creating 'uneven playing field
The owner of a holiday park in Derbyshire has voiced concern over the prospect of a tourist tax being introduced for visits to the county. It was confirmed on Thursday that regional mayors are set to gain new powers to charge an uncapped levy on…
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…
Interactive quizzes guide Chinese travelers through Seoul's best retail spots
As China's Golden Week holiday approaches, tourism officials in Seoul are shifting away from traditional bus tour shopping sprees, replacing generic recommendations with hyper-personalized itineraries. The Seoul Tourism Organization on Monday…
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…
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…
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…
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