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In Thailand's sex tourism hub, bright lights flash, loud music blares - and underage girls are exploited
Sky Kanyarat was playing pool in the early hours of the morning in one of Thailand's most famous red light districts when a middle-aged foreigner with a heavy gait approached her. She had often seen him walking past the bar where she worked in…
Tourism group says EU entry-exit system issues could 'significantly deter demand'
A global tourism association has warned that the EU's new biometric data system could place Europe 's travel industry at a “clear disadvantage”. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents private sector travel and…
Five Justices Put Birth Tourism Beyond The Reach Of Democracy
There are Supreme Court decisions that faithfully interpret the Constitution, even when reasonable people disagree about the outcome. And then there are decisions in which the justices appear to begin with the outcome they want and only afterward…
Responding to the 'Birth Tourism' Objection to Birthright Citizenship
Critics of the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision in Trump v. Barbara often cite the issue of 'birth tourism' - situations where a pregnant woman comes to the US to give birth for the specific purpose of ensuring that the resulting…
Western Cape tourism organisations awarded for sustainability at 2026 WTM Africa
The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company also earned a Gold Award for its long-term efforts to reduce its environmental impact through initiatives Several Western Cape tourism organisations have been recognised for their commitment to sustainable…
Analysis: Has Trump damaged UK tourism to the US?
Jul 3, 202607:00 GMT by Ian Taylor Half-way into the second year of Donald Trump's return to the White House, we should have a clearer idea whether the policies of his presidency have had a negative impact on UK visitor numbers to the US. Trump…
Karnataka to frame Coastal-Malnad Tourism Policy 2026
Energy and Tourism Minister K.J. George on Friday announced that the State is preparing a comprehensive Coastal-Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy 2026. During a high-level review meeting of the Tourism Department, the Minister said, “We want…
Peter Schweizer: Birth Tourism Wins at the Supreme Court, but Trump Has Other Paths
The Supreme Court's decision in the birthright citizenship case is “a monumentally terrible decision,” says author Peter Schweizer, whose latest bestseller exposed China's efforts to exploit birth tourism on an industrial scale. In…
Top 10 medical tourism destinations in the world 2026: Türkiye tops list, India at third position
Top 10 medical tourism destinations in the world 2026: Driven by the pursuit of premium yet budget friendly healthcare, medical tourism has become one of the global health sector's most rapidly expanding markets. Travel and Tour World released data…
Las Vegas tourism chief could receive 6% raise, 45% bonus
Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, will receive a 6 percent pay raise and a 45 percent bonus if the organization's board of directors approves a recommendation from its compensation committee. The…
Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards to Honor Mia Blom for Expanding Opportunity Through Tourism, Education, and Community Leadership
BALTIMORE — Economic development isn't always about skyscrapers, billion-dollar projects, or ribbon cuttings. Sometimes it's about preparing people for careers, connecting neighborhoods to opportunity, and ensuring that the economic benefits…
The art of savvy tourism from Bloomberg (and a butler, too)
Want to reap the rewards of Charleston's booming tourism industry while safeguarding the local lifestyle? You may want to summon the butler. Gary Williams, principal of the London-based British Butler Institute and a celebrated service guru, has…
Supreme Court Decision Gives A Massive Gift To Birth Tourism. Congress Says They Have A Plan
Congress is planning to crack down on birth tourism after the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling preserved birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's January 2025 executive order ending birthright…
Tourism ministry reports hotel licensing progress despite poor application rate
Cyprus has made progress in licensing hotels and tourist accommodation, but more than half of tourist units have still never submitted an application, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism said this week. Responding to the Audit office's report, the…
Cyprus Business Now: inflation, BoC, AUB-Cyta, CySEC, tourism, housing
Speaking to Finance Magnates, Theocharides, who also chairs ESMA's risk standing committee, said there are currently no substantial discussions underway on regulating the retail prop trading industry. “To the best of my knowledge, ESMA is…
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