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Korea ramps up 'K-wellness tourism' under new Healing Industry Act
As international travelers increasingly trade sightseeing itineraries for trips centered on rest and rejuvenation, Korea is deploying legislative muscle and state subsidies to brand itself as a premier global destination for wellness. The Ministry…
Derry City and Strabane records major tourism growth in 2025
Derry City and Strabane District Council experienced a landmark year for tourism in 2025, with new figures revealing significant increases in visitor numbers, overnight stays and tourism spending. Statistics from the Northern Ireland Statistics and…
Richmond tourism is growing - and more events are coming
The Richmond region saw just over 19 million tourists last year. Why it matters: That's 800,000 more people who visited — and spent money — in the region than the year before. By the numbers: In total, 19.1 million visitors came to…
Hong Kong debuts Comic Con as city bets on pop culture tourism
HONG KONG: Thousands of fans from Hong Kong and abroad flocked to the city's first-ever Comic Con over the weekend, marking a major milestone in its efforts to tap the growing popularity of anime, comics and pop culture tourism. The convention…
The View | Green shoots in Hong Kong, mainland China property markets deserve attention
The global energy shock has accentuated some of the risks in property markets across the Asia-Pacific. The performance of tourism and hotel industries, particularly in Thailand, has come under scrutiny, while there are concerns about the impact of…
Costa del Sol expects a strong summer despite the uncertainty of domestic tourism | Sur in English
Many are already counting down the days until their summer holidays. This eagerly awaited period sees June taking centre stage. The feeling within Malaga's tourism industry is positive despite the turbulent geopolitical landscape and the ongoing…
Soaring prices during the Iran war jeopardize travel to tourism-dependent countries in Asia
With summer around the corner, soaring prices and other complications from the war with Iran are straining the tourism-dependent economies of countries in Southeast Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam. The region's peak tourist summer season is at…
As visitors decline, Hawaii braces for a 'difficult' summer
The summer months, from June through August, is Hawaii 's peak season, usually bringing an influx of visitors looking to soak up the sun and experience the Islands. But the decline in international markets, higher airfares tied to rising oil prices…
Official St Andrews Links merchandise now available at Edinburgh Castle
The collection includes clothing, golf accessories and products featuring the official St Andrews Links tartan, which is registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans. St Andrews Links, widely recognised as the Home of Golf, has hosted the sport…
Tech demand cushions HK exports as Middle East tensions pose downside risks: Paul Chan
Hong Kong's economy demonstrated resilience in the second quarter of the year, lifted by a 42.9 percent year-on-year surge in goods exports for April and a rebounding financial market, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po. However, he…
World Cup Windfall Could Bypass Broadway
Atmosphere outside the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) on May 01, 2026 (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) Broadway might not score big from the World Cup. With eight soccer matches taking place in New Jersey later this month, the…
China Insight: Why Fashion Must Rethink Globalization
As globalization moves beyond the circulation of goods toward deeper industrial integration, a new question is emerging for the fashion industry: how can the sector secure a meaningful seat at the global table? The answer increasingly lies not in…
DHS wants to block airlines from sanctuary cities. Experts say it would be chaos.
When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin first suggested blocking some international flights from cities that didn't cooperate with federal immigration enforcement during an April Fox News appearance, it “seemed more like a wild…
Guest column: The missing piece in Northampton's future - A plan for economic growth
Northampton is entering a period shaped by a broader economic reality: an increasingly unpredictable environment where costs for families — housing, utilities, energy, health and dental care, home and auto insurance, and everyday goods…
Billionaire behind Japan's tiny-room hotel empire bets on U.S.
Japan's APA Hotels: The rooms are famously tiny, the amenities surprisingly lavish and the branding unmistakable. Now, the family-run chain that turned efficiency into a hospitality empire is betting it can export its uniquely Japanese formula…
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