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AI, digitalisation to drive tourism industry
KUALA LUMPUR: Players within the tourism sector are gearing up for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), buoyed by rising optimism across the industry. While Covid-19 had once dealt a major blow to the sector, stakeholders now believe that tourism numbers…
Soft Power Geopolitics: Moscow Shifts Tourism Focus To China
Historic attractions in Moscow such as St. Basil's cathedral (pictured) have always drawn crowds. However, Moscow's changing tourist pitch goes beyond history and towards modern day geopolitics Being a Las Vegas native, I have long nurtured a…
Tourism Committee tables motion to legalize mobile sports betting in Georgia
The Senate Study Committee for tourism in Georgia has included a proposal to legalize mobile sports betting as part of a report into strengthening the Peach State's tourism appeal. The recommendation is the latest development in a long-running…
Health Ministry targets RM3bil in medical tourism revenue for 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry is targeting RM3bil in revenue from the medical tourism sector this year, with the arrival of 2.5 million health tourists, says Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said the target considers the current…
Visit Central Oregon wants ideas for tourism-related projects
Published 10:08 am Tuesday, December 9, 2025 The marketing agency supporting tourism in Central Oregon wants to hear from groups organizing projects in Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson and south Wasco counties for grants of up to $300,000. The Future…
Telangana aims to boost tourism for ₹3 trillion economy goal
Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Tuesday said that tourism sector needs more attention and should contribute more to the Gross Domestic Product, and the department aligns itself with the broader goal of achieving ₹3 trillion economy.
Safer Tourism Foundation warns of 'surge' in heat-related illness
Dec 9, 202506:05 GMT by Samantha Mayling The Safer Tourism Foundation has warned that rising global temperatures and an ageing travel population are creating a “new risk landscape” for agents and operators. The “surge”…
Telangana plans 10 experiential tourism clusters to offer curated visitors experience
Telangana is preparing to reshape its tourism landscape through 10 experiential tourism clusters that will offer curated, multi-dimensional visitor experiences supported by decade-long master plans. This was shared at a panel discussion titled…
United Nations Urges Travelers To Visit These 7 Undiscovered Villages To Increase Tourism
You may not think of the United Nations (UN) as your go-to travel source, but with good intentions, they momentarily put on their Travel Off Path hat to reveal an abundance of undiscovered villages ready for the spotlight. Totaling a whopping 52…
LA City Council might consider postponing Olympic wage boost for tourism workers
With our free press under threat and federal funding for public media gone, your support matters more than ever. Help keep the LAist newsroom strong, become a monthly member or increase your support today. A drawn out battle over a city law…
Cyprus plans major push to boost diving tourism sector
Cyprus is moving to strengthen infrastructure, regulation and environmental standards as part of a new strategy to turn diving tourism into a core pillar of its tourism offering, according to a specialised study prepared by the Cyprus Marine and…
Rebuilding Trust In The Citizenship-By-Investment Industry
Dwayne Chauhan, Group CEO of Vancis Capital. I've spent years in the investment migration space advising families, speaking with ministers and, yes, going through naturalization processes myself. From that vantage point, I can tell you this…
Glamour, thrill and alien-core: Pinterest predicts 2026 trends
Aesthetics next year will draw inspiration from the '80s, aliens and circus, according to Tuesday's Pinterest Predicts 2026 report. Why it matters: Users' search interest can forecast changes in retail and consumer behavior. 'Pinterest is a…
Christmas market compared to Beauty and the Beast village with £2 mulled wine
Nestled among vineyards, half-timbered houses and cobbled lanes, just a train ride away from London, lies one of Europe's most enchanting small Christmas markets in a picturesque village. The warm glow emanating from shuttered windows and wooden…
From FunHaus to Glitchy Glam: the 2026 Trends Brands Should Watch, Per Pinterest
As year-end trend reports flood the internet, “trend fatigue” is setting in, according to Pinterest. However, the platform wants to cut through the noise and any residual FOMO with the return of Pinterest Predicts, its annual…
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