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Nose jobs in Korea and dentistry in Bangkok: Medical tourism is luring Americans abroad
Jordynn Ison dreams about Bangkok's sunshine, street food, and affordable dental work. The 27-year-old calls Ohio home and has been solo traveling for the past few years. She almost always schedules doctors' visits during her overseas vacations to…
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Kenya launches 'Experience Wonder' tourism campaign
Kenya has launched a global tourism campaign titled ‘Experience Wonder' aimed at increasing international visitor interest and strengthening the country's global tourism positioning. The campaign was unveiled at ITB Berlin 2026 and is built…
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Introducing dystopia tourism - my city break in Broken Hill
The article below is an excerpt from Simon Calder 's travel newsletter. To get the latest from Simon delivered straight to your inbox, simply enter your email address in the box above. Dystopia tourism is, I believe, a neglected branch of the…
Feature: A cultural encounter with 'Nihao China' at Berlin tourism trade fair
BERLIN, March 6 (Xinhua) -- From an expanded visa-free transit policy to broader unilateral visa-free access, a series of measures is making China increasingly attractive to international visitors, who love to explore Chinese culture, scenery and…
Sarawak lauds govt decision to channel tourism receipts back to states
KUCHING: Sarawak welcomes the federal government's decision to fully allocate tourism tax collections to the respective states, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said this…
Oregon Legislature votes to give cities, counties flexibility in tourism revenue
Most of the year, the coastal city of Newport is home to 11,000 residents. In peak tourist season, the number of people staying overnight can rise as high as 40,000. The same drastic swing in population is true in cities up and down the Oregon…
Las Vegas tourism plummets as officials consider $6M plan to win back Canadian visitors
Tourism in Las Vegas continues to decline — and officials are now considering spending heavily on the next campaign to attract new waves of visitors. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCA) board of directors is set to discuss…
Vegas tourism board to consider $6M for marketing in Canada
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board of directors on Tuesday will consider spending up to $6 million over up to five years to market the city in Canada. Visitation to Las Vegas from Canada has been on shaky ground for months since…
Karnataka Budget: Mysuru gets healthcare, aerospace and tourism projects
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced several projects for Mysuru while presenting the State Budget 2026–27 on Friday (March 6, 2026), covering healthcare, industry, tourism, infrastructure and social welfare initiatives in the region. Among…
Tourism hopes high in BC, Okanagan for 2026
Kelowna was front and centre on the provincial tourism stage this week. The Tourism Industry Association of BC held its annual conference at the Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort, attracting more than 500 delegates from across the…
Australia Soars to New Heights, Welcoming Nearly Four Million Visitors in 2025 and Outpacing New Zealand's Tourism Boom
Australia has surged past major global tourism players including the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Malaysia to become the leading source of visitors driving New Zealand's tourism growth in 2025. With nearly four million…
Ministry of Economy & Tourism: Hotels, Resorts, And Shopping Centres Providing Services Within Approved Regulatory Frameworks
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MET) has confirmed that, amid ongoing regional developments, the UAE's tourism sector continues to operate in accordance with directives issued by competent authorities, supported by meticulous and continuous…
Andhra Pradesh keen on establishing world-class theme parks in State, says Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh
Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday (March 6, 2026) that the TDP-led alliance government in the State was keen on establishing world-class entertainment facilities and theme parks in Andhra Pradesh.
Netflix and Ministry of Tourism, India unveil 'Flavours of India' campaign at ITB Berlin : Bollywood News
Streaming platform Netflix marked a notable moment at ITB Berlin — one of the world's leading travel and tourism trade shows — with the launch of two promotional videos celebrating India's culture and culinary diversity. The videos…
Bisbee turns to destination marketing organization as tourism dips
BISBEE, Ariz. (KGUN) — Bisbee Mayor Ken Budge says tourism in the city is down 3 to 4%, a decline he attributes in part to fewer Canadian visitors, and local business owners are feeling the impact. Budge said the city is now changing how it…
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