Tourism Industry News

A collection of Tourism latest news, analysis and best practices from top business influencers and the world's most trustworthy sources.

koreatimes.co.kr - Lee Kyung-min - Kim Byung-min named Seoul Tourism Organization chief
Kim Byung-min named Seoul Tourism Organization chief
The Korea Times

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…

mideastposts.com - Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?
Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?
MidEastPosts.com

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…

skift.com - Kanchi Jain - Live Tourism's Biggest Operators Are Confirmed. Are You in the Room?
Live Tourism's Biggest Operators Are Confirmed. Are You in the Room?
Skift

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.

straitstimes.com - Seoul to designate patient-friendly hotels as medical tourism surges
Seoul to designate patient-friendly hotels as medical tourism surges
The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Sep 13, 2026, 04:34 PM SEOUL – Seoul will begin selecting hotels and other lodging facilities suited to foreign patients' recovery and extended stays amid a surge in the…

chroniclelive.co.uk - James Robinson - Northumberland Tories vow to 'block' Mayor's tourism tax plans
Northumberland Tories vow to 'block' Mayor's tourism tax plans
Chronicle Live

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…

dailycaller.com - Ireland Owens - Lawmakers Put 'Criminal' Industry Under Microscope
Lawmakers Put 'Criminal' Industry Under Microscope
The Daily Caller

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…

boston.com - Associated Press - Brazil is in fashion, as Brazilians like to say. Here's why.
Brazil is in fashion, as Brazilians like to say. Here's why.
Boston.com

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…

rt.com - RT - Russia sees Indian exports moving beyond oil imbalance into pharma, industry and AI
Russia sees Indian exports moving beyond oil imbalance into pharma, industry and AI
RT International

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…

independent.co.uk - Eleonore Hughes - Brazil is in fashion, as Brazilians like to say. Here's why
Brazil is in fashion, as Brazilians like to say. Here's why
The Independent

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 taking the world by storm.

bbc.co.uk - Angus Harron - Dentists issue warnings about 'pop-up' consultations in hotels
Dentists issue warnings about 'pop-up' consultations in hotels
BBC

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…

scmp.com - SCMP Editorial - Editorial | Hong Kong cements superconnector role with wave of belt and road deals
Editorial | Hong Kong cements superconnector role with wave of belt and road deals
South China Morning Post

The Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong last week is tangible proof that 13 years after the initiative's launch, the city has become central to its evolution from infrastructure projects to comprehensive connectivity and hi-tech platforms. More than…

independent.co.uk - Eleonore Hughes - Brazil is in fashion. But Brazilcore is not for amateurs
Brazil is in fashion. But Brazilcore is not for amateurs
The Independent

The country is seeing a surge in global popularity, with celebrities and unprecedented numbers of tourists wearing green, yellow and blue arriving across the country. The nation's cultural footprint, extending from Oscar-nominated films to funk…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Morning Recap - September 14, 2026
Morning Recap - September 14, 2026
The Standard

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…

theguardian.com - Jonathan Barrett - As Japan's yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?
As Japan's yen peaks, is the era of budget-friendly trips coming to an end for Australian travellers?
The Guardian

In the unpredictable world of global currency markets, there has been one safe bet: that the Japanese yen would continue its relentless decline. In recent weeks, that trade has started to unravel after Tokyo and Washington intervened to support the…

globaltimes.cn - Xinhua - From owning to experiencing: services trade fair mirrors China's rise as service consumption powerhouse
From owning to experiencing: services trade fair mirrors China's rise as service consumption powerhouse
Global Times

Visitors touch artificial snow at the themed exhibition area for culture and tourism services during the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at Shougang Park in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 12, 2026. The 2026 CIFTIS…

Receive a Daily briefing on Tourism Industry News

Get Started