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theguardian.com - Natasha May - In Thailand's sex tourism hub, bright lights flash, loud music blares - and underage girls are exploited
In Thailand's sex tourism hub, bright lights flash, loud music blares - and underage girls are exploited
The Guardian

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…

independent.co.uk - Amelia Neath - Tourism group says EU entry-exit system issues could 'significantly deter demand'
Tourism group says EU entry-exit system issues could 'significantly deter demand'
The Independent

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…

thefederalist.com - Hans Mahncke - Five Justices Put Birth Tourism Beyond The Reach Of Democracy
Five Justices Put Birth Tourism Beyond The Reach Of Democracy
The Federalist: Religion, Politics, and Culture

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…

iol.co.za - Staff  Reporter - Western Cape tourism organisations awarded for sustainability at 2026 WTM Africa
Western Cape tourism organisations awarded for sustainability at 2026 WTM Africa
IOL

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…

travelweekly.co.uk - Ian Taylor - Analysis: Has Trump damaged UK tourism to the US?
Analysis: Has Trump damaged UK tourism to the US?
Travel Weekly

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…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - Karnataka to frame Coastal-Malnad Tourism Policy 2026
Karnataka to frame Coastal-Malnad Tourism Policy 2026
The Hindu

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…

indianexpress.com - Aanya Mehta - 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: Türkiye tops list, India at third position
The Indian Express

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…

charlestoncitypaper.com - Maura Hogan - The art of savvy tourism from Bloomberg (and a butler, too)
The art of savvy tourism from Bloomberg (and a butler, too)
Charleston City Paper

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…

twitchy.com - justmindy - Rand Paul Calls Out Sketchy Birth Tourism Loophole - BIG Dummy Kinzinger Responds by Trying to Ban AR-15s
Rand Paul Calls Out Sketchy Birth Tourism Loophole - BIG Dummy Kinzinger Responds by Trying to Ban AR-15s
twitchy.com

In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling about the 14th Amendment, Rand Paul made an important point about birth tourism. Reminder: “birth tourism” and “surrogacy networks” weren't a thing when the 14th Amendment was…

cyprus-mail.com - Tourism ministry reports hotel licensing progress despite poor application rate
Tourism ministry reports hotel licensing progress despite poor application rate
Cyprus Mail

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…

bbc.co.uk - Guy Delauney - Thousands of Albanians demand prime minister's resignation
Thousands of Albanians demand prime minister's resignation
BBC

Guy Delauney Balkans correspondent First they protested about flamingos, now the crowd on the streets below Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's office has begun to chant about schools, jobs and living standards as well – and wants him to…

bbc.co.uk - Guy Delauney - Thousands of Albanians demand prime minister's resignation
Thousands of Albanians demand prime minister's resignation
BBC

First they protested about flamingos, now the crowd on the streets below Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama's office has begun to chant about schools, jobs and living standards as well – and wants him to resign. The pink migratory birds became…

republicworld.com - Amrita Narayan - Rs 480 Cr Project, 2 Million Passengers Annually': PM Modi To Inaugurate Jodhpur's New Airport Terminal | Features, Pics
Rs 480 Cr Project, 2 Million Passengers Annually': PM Modi To Inaugurate Jodhpur's New Airport Terminal | Features, Pics
Republic World

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate the newly constructed terminal building at Jodhpur Airport today (July 4). Ahead of today's inauguration, PM released visuals of the new Jodhpur airport terminal on Friday…

independent.co.uk - Ma Si - Hainan Free Trade Port a global launchpad
Hainan Free Trade Port a global launchpad
The Independent

It was a moment that captured the promise of a new era. On the eve of the May Day holiday, a container ship from Italy docked at Yangpu Port in Danzhou, Hainan province, carrying a set of zero-tariff production equipment worth about 16 million yuan…

skift.com - Bailey Schulz - Cabo Verde Made World Cup History - and Travelers Are Already Seeking It Out
Cabo Verde Made World Cup History - and Travelers Are Already Seeking It Out
Skift

The World Cup run drove a concrete demand spike — TUI searches doubled, Expedia saw an 800%+ jump in U.S. searches, and TUI is likely to add flights and open a new branded hotel on Boa Vista next year. Cabo Verde's tourism is dangerously…

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