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washingtonexaminer.com - Anna Giaritelli - Federal immigration agencies go full throttle after 'birth tourism' industry
Federal immigration agencies go full throttle after 'birth tourism' industry
Washington Examiner

A day after the ruling, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News that he had a “long conversation” with White House border czar Tom Homan and White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller about other…

foxnews.com - David Unsworth - Nevada Lt Gov: Elon Musk could make space tourism state's next big industry
Nevada Lt Gov: Elon Musk could make space tourism state's next big industry
Fox News

Nevada Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony has an unusual plan to rev up the Silver State's entertainment business: space tourism; and with Elon Musk having significant business interests in the state, he won't have to look far to find the man to do it.

kpax.com - Zach Volheim - How tourism is a significant driver of Missoula's local economy
How tourism is a significant driver of Missoula's local economy
KPAX News

MISSOULA — You may have heard that over the past couple of years, tourism has become the number one industry in Montana. And with that, some may be curious to know, how much does tourism make up Missoula's economy? Well, it's quite a bit.

forbes.com - Michael Goldstein - Set-Jetting, TV And Film Driven Tourism, Now An $8 Billion Business
Set-Jetting, TV And Film Driven Tourism, Now An $8 Billion Business
Forbes

Russian tourists pose for photos with inbound planes on Mai Khao Beach on March 24, 2024 in Phuket, Thailand. The upcoming season of 'The White Lotus' is anticipated to have a massive impact on tourism in Thailand, with travel forecasters…

marketwatch.com - Victor Reklaitis - Permanent daylight-saving time would be a win for tourism, but other sectors have big concerns
Permanent daylight-saving time would be a win for tourism, but other sectors have big concerns
MarketWatch

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 308-117 on Tuesday in favor of a bill that would permanently lock in daylight-saving time — the spring-to-fall stretch when most Americans' clocks run an hour ahead of standard time to provide more…

reviewjournal.com - David Danzis - Tourism still drives Southern Nevada economy despite visitation dip, analyst says
Tourism still drives Southern Nevada economy despite visitation dip, analyst says
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Despite a decline in visitation last year, Southern Nevada's tourism industry remained the region's dominant economic engine, generating $50.8 billion in visitor spending and supporting nearly one out of every three jobs, according to a new report…

koreatimes.co.kr - Jhoo Dong-chan - Busan to kick off 10-city night tourism campaign with cinema festival
Busan to kick off 10-city night tourism campaign with cinema festival
The Korea Times

The coastal city of Busan and the Busan Tourism Organization will host the '2026 Korea Bam Bam Festa Busan' from July 18 to 19 at the Busan Cinema Center, launching a nationwide night tourism festival that will roll out across 10 Korean cities…

texastribune.org - Katlyn Ma - Here's what Texas' crackdown on birth tourism means
Here's what Texas' crackdown on birth tourism means
The Texas Tribune

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that preserves birthright citizenship, Texas officials are wielding their authority to clamp down on birth tourism, primarily through investigating or suing health providers. The Texas Health and Human…

scmp.com - Agence France-Presse - 'Indispensable to me': how RedNote has taken over China's travel scene
'Indispensable to me': how RedNote has taken over China's travel scene
South China Morning Post

Competition is fierce for professional photographers at Beijing's tourist hotspots, including a scenic lake where women in flowy traditional robes pose for snaps to share on RedNote, China's massively popular lifestyle app also known as…

surinenglish.com - Tony Bryant - Tourism employment in Mijas rises to nearly 8,000 as sector continues to drive local economy | Sur in English
Tourism employment in Mijas rises to nearly 8,000 as sector continues to drive local economy | Sur in English
surinenglish.com

Tourism continues to reinforce its position as one of the main pillars of the Mijas economy, with the latest social security figures showing continued growth in employment across the sector. According to data for the second quarter of 2026, the…

cbsnews.com - Ali  Bauman - Law that would end NYC horse carriage industry debated at City Council public hearing
Law that would end NYC horse carriage industry debated at City Council public hearing
CBS News

The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing. Animal rights activists have been trying to ban horse carriage rides for decades, and after the death of teenager last month, many…

bluewin.ch - These rules for tourists are intended to prevent conflicts with locals
These rules for tourists are intended to prevent conflicts with locals
bluewin.ch

The village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland is a popular destination for tourists. As long as vacationers don't draw unwanted attention to themselves, the local population tends to be more accepting of tourism. That's why the tourism…

bluewin.ch - Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Fewer Overnight Stays Again in June
Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Fewer Overnight Stays Again in June
bluewin.ch

Overnight stays at hotels in Switzerland continued to decline slightly in June. (File photo) The Swiss hotel industry recorded a slight decline in overnight stays in June 2026 as well. The decline is primarily due to weaker demand from abroad. The…

republicworld.com - Deepti Verma - Planning A Thailand Trip? Bangkok's Latest Decision Could Change Your Travel Plans
Planning A Thailand Trip? Bangkok's Latest Decision Could Change Your Travel Plans
Republic World

In a significant policy reversal, Thailand has decided to continue offering visa-free entry to Indian passport holders, abandoning its earlier proposal to scrap the facility after witnessing a decline in tourist arrivals from India. While the visa…

newswire.ca - OMAN'S US$5.2 BILLION FUTURE FUND UNVEILS US$1.744 BILLION IN PROJECTS
OMAN'S US$5.2 BILLION FUTURE FUND UNVEILS US$1.744 BILLION IN PROJECTS
CNW

MUSCAT, Oman, July 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- Future Fund Oman (FFO), a portfolio of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the Sultanate of Oman's sovereign wealth fund, has announced a new package of 105 strategic projects and investments worth USD 1.744…

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