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Hispanic community shapes Orlando's tourism industry
Updated: 9:11 PM EDT Oct 15, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 9:11 PM EDT Oct 15, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Central Florida — Orlando's Hispanic community is a key force in the city's tourism industry, both as visitors and…
Elevating the paradigm to boost HK's economy: from tourism volume to sustainable value
The latest tourism figures released by the Hong Kong Tourism Board signal a robust and encouraging recovery trajectory for the city's travel sector. In September alone, Hong Kong welcomed approximately 4.03 million visitors, marking a remarkable 22…
KTO uses digital tools, discounts to boost rural tourism
In an effort to counter rural depopulation and redirect traveler traffic away from major urban hubs, the Korea Tourism Organization is launching a new initiative aimed at boosting regional economies through targeted travel incentives. Known as the…
Tourism Ireland's Advice for AI Search: Choose What You Want to Be Famous For
With AI changing the face of online discovery, many tourist boards and destinations are grappling with how to finesse the message. For Tourism Ireland, this has prompted it to measure how often it is shaping the answers that AI provides. Tourism…
Pan Pacific CEO upbeat on Southeast Asian tourism as regional travel demand rebounds
SINGAPORE: Pan Pacific Hotels Group is optimistic about tourism demand in Southeast Asia despite geopolitical tensions and rising travel costs, as more affluent travellers opt for shorter trips within the region while spending on premium…
Singapore Q2 tourism receipts down 6.2% at $7.21 billion amid global uncertainty
SINGAPORE – The Republic collected $7.21 billion in tourism receipts in the second quarter of 2026, marking a 6.2% decline year on year, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) figures released on Oct 15 showed. This mirrored a 6.6% slide in visitor…
Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Significant Increase in Overnight Stays in September
For the Swiss hotel industry, September was the second month of rising overnight stays since the outbreak of the Iran War in late February. (File photo) The Swiss hotel industry recorded a significant increase in guest overnight stays in September.
EU Weighs Schengen Visa Restrictions for Russians Amid Sabotage Fears
EU officials are weighing tighter visa restrictions for Russians amid growing fears of hybrid attacks and sabotage across the bloc. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Thursday called on Brussels to press ahead with targeted…
One people, one country, one future
Parliament may meet in Port of Spain, but the events of the past few days should remind us that a government of Trinidad and Tobago has responsibilities on both sides of the sea. Tobago is not some distant relative to be remembered only at election…
Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates 46 industrial projects
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 46 industrial projects worth ₹39,383 crore in Kalinganagar in Jajpur district. The government stated that the initiative aims to generate 42,512 jobs across…
Visitor arrivals surge 22p in September to over 4m
Hong Kong welcomed approximately 4.03 million visitors in September, representing a 22 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Of the total visitors…
Move over Muskoka. Word is getting out about Canada's new playground for the rich
Nova Scotia is undergoing an evolution as Americans and Europeans, as well as Canadians with deep pockets, discover Canada's new playground for the rich. People flocked to Nova Scotia during the pandemic when they realized they could have more…
A timeline of New York City trying to ban horse carriages in Central Park
The iconic but controversial horse-drawn carriages in New York City might finally halt as Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a deal Tuesday to outlaw them. If enacted, the proposed bill would ban rides for…
Sacramento looks to culture, history and food scene to attract more tourists
Sacramento tourism officials are looking beyond major events to attract more visitors, highlighting the capital city's cultural attractions, diverse communities, local restaurants and history. The effort was a focus of a cultural tourism summit…
Morning Recap - October 16, 2026
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has found serious deficiencies in lift replacement works carried out by Taizoom Elevator Company (HK) Limited at two Tenants Purchase Scheme estates, involving 48…
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