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What's changed in New Orleans' tourism industry: Rising visitors but a steeper summer slump.
By some counts, 2025 was one of the best years on record for the New Orleans hospitality industry. An estimated 19.4 million visitors poured into the city, according to a recent study by travel consultants MMGY Global, the most since before the…
Busan rolls out citywide tourism program to capitalize on BTS concerts
When the global K-pop juggernaut BTS arrives in the southeastern port city of Busan next month, municipal authorities will try to turn a two-day stadium concert into a monthlong, citywide economic engine. The Busan Metropolitan Government announced…
Karst wonders inspire new cave tourism boom
This photo, taken on Nov. 23, 2025, shows an interior view of Xiu Café, a coffeehouse built inside a natural karst cave in Xiuwen County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Wu Si) Inside the Swallow Cave in Guiding County, southwest…
KOICA, Turkey partner on tourism education in Tajikistan
South Korea's official development assistance agency and Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency jointly held a tourism education training program in Tajikistan last week, sharing their experience as major tourism destinations to help foster…
Busan's global tourism push hits flight access hurdle
Busan seeks to capitalize on its growing tourism industry amid a surge in international visitors, but connections to the city continue to hinder its goal of attracting 5 million overseas tourists annually. With the city's visitor base increasingly…
Maine's tourism economy is in decline | Letter
I read the May 8 article “Who visited Maine in 2025, and how much did they spend? ” hoping to get the lowdown on Maine's recent tourist visitation and economic impact. By the end of the article, I felt confused and misled. We're told…
In Himachal Pradesh, tourism and migration are altering beliefs that kept forests safe
In Himachal Pradesh, the influence of traditional beliefs, religion and cultural practices continues to shape the conservation of forest land. Dev Vans, or sacred groves, are forest patches revered as the domain of local deities (devtas). Village…
'The end of the road': the man on a mission to take Barcelona back from overtourism
After decades of relentlessly marketing their vibrant Mediterranean city, the Barcelona authorities have appointed a man on a mission to say “no more” – and, he says, to return its most iconic market back to local residents.
Bright future for the next generation of artistic talent
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui reaffirmed her dedication to cultivating the next generation of artistic talent after traveling to Venice to support the Hong Kong Collateral Event at the 61st Venice Biennale. SCROLL…
POLL: Would you pay Rachel Reeves' holiday tax on UK break?
The new tax was proposed by the government last November A new tourism tax was announced in the King's Speech last week, which could see holidaymakers charged a levy on stays across the nation. The Overnight Visitor Levy will be added to stays in…
K-EXPO USA, The Biggest K-Content Event, Is Coming To Los Angeles - May 23-24
2026 K-EXPO USA at LA LIVE in Los Angeles, on Saturday, May 23 to Sunday, May 24 K-EXPO USA, one of the largest K-culture and business events in North America, is coming to downtown Los Angeles this coming weekend, May 23-24, at LA LIVE. Hosted by…
Local travel gems that you never heard about neveheardogofabout
By Yu Ying-fu 尤英夫 The Chinese Communist Party last month announced 10 “preferential measures” for Taiwan, including pushing for the full restoration of direct cross-strait passenger flights. Taiwan boasts a long…
To attract 30 mil. tourists, Korea rebrands local festivals
Korea wants international travelers to venture beyond the neon-lit streets of Seoul and is turning to its quirky regional festivals to do it. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, alongside the Korea Tourism Organization, launched a joint…
Luxury hotel chains upbeat on Sri Lanka market
Luxury hotels in Sri Lanka registered strong growth in FY2026 driven by leisure and meetings, incentives, conference and events (MICE) segments. While the West Asia conflict has resulted in a drop in arrivals in March and April, operators remain…
Cruise ship crackdown hits tourist hot spot as city fast-tracks new visitor tax
One of Europe's most crowded tourist cities is cracking down on cruises and their passengers, with the mayor of the city pushing to fast-track a tax hike on short-stay passengers. Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni on Wednesday said he wants cruise…
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