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townhall.com - Joseph Chalfant - Texas Is About to Take on Birth Tourism
Texas Is About to Take on Birth Tourism
Townhall

After the ordering of an investigation by Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has referred two Texas hospitals to the office of Attorney General Ken Paxton for running a birth tourism scheme. U.S. citizenship is not…

scmp.com - Daniel Ren - Up Tempo? Hilton hotel brand taps into rising China tourism demand
Up Tempo? Hilton hotel brand taps into rising China tourism demand
South China Morning Post

Global hotel chain operator Hilton has introduced a new brand to China, which it says reflects demand for lifestyle travel and hospitality, amid belief the country's tourism sector will remain a strong growth engine as the company accelerates its…

koreatimes.co.kr - Jhoo Dong-chan - Busan to kick off 10-city night tourism campaign with cinema festival
Busan to kick off 10-city night tourism campaign with cinema festival
The Korea Times

The coastal city of Busan and the Busan Tourism Organization will host the '2026 Korea Bam Bam Festa Busan' from July 18 to 19 at the Busan Cinema Center, launching a nationwide night tourism festival that will roll out across 10 Korean cities…

abc.net.au - Laurissa Smith - New owner of Rushy Lagoon outlines plans for pine, cattle and tourism
New owner of Rushy Lagoon outlines plans for pine, cattle and tourism
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The buyer of Tasmania's largest farm says in addition to the pine plantation it has planned for the property, it's also considering cropping and leasing out parts of the farm for grazing, tourism and mountain biking. Concerns have been raised about…

indianexpress.com - Puneet Chhatwal - Tourism can unlock India's journey to a new milestone
Tourism can unlock India's journey to a new milestone
The Indian Express

India's hospitality sector has moved decisively beyond post-pandemic recovery. Occupancy levels across major markets have consistently remained strong, average room rates have surpassed pre-pandemic levels and demand continues to be buoyant. This…

globaltimes.cn - Xinhua - Night market of Xishuangbanna sees surge in visitor arrivals during summer peak tourism season
Night market of Xishuangbanna sees surge in visitor arrivals during summer peak tourism season
Global Times

This photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows a view of the Starlight Night Market in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. The Starlight Night Market, located in Jinghong of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous…

reviewjournal.com - David Danzis - Las Vegas tourism boss secures 6 percent pay raise, $240K bonus
Las Vegas tourism boss secures 6 percent pay raise, $240K bonus
Las Vegas Review-Journal

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors unanimously approved a pay raise and annual bonus for the tourism agency's top executive Tuesday morning. LVCVA President and CEO Steve Hill received a 6 percent salary increase…

theadvocate.com - Frances Spencer - Farmers Market at The Myrtles offers new taste of tourism
Farmers Market at The Myrtles offers new taste of tourism
The Advocate

St. Francisville is widely celebrated for its oak-canopied roads and deep-rooted heritage. At the heart of this community lies one of its most storied landmarks: The Myrtles. Long known for its fascinating history and culture, the historic…

thecentersquare.com - By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor - Texas agency investigating birth tourism, 'HavemybabyinTEXAS.com
Texas agency investigating birth tourism, 'HavemybabyinTEXAS.com
The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is cracking down on birth tourism in response to a directive issued by Gov. Greg Abbott. “I am pleased that HHSC took decisive action based on my directive last…

skift.com - Bailey Schulz - No World Cup Bump: U.S. Tourism Down in June
No World Cup Bump: U.S. Tourism Down in June
Skift

Overall June international arrivals fell 1.8% year-over-year to 2.8 million, and foreign air passenger arrivals were essentially flat (0.2%), showing the World Cup did not lift aggregate inbound travel. The tournament boosted arrivals from specific…

wesh.com - Meghan Moriarty - Starship's Texas footprint offers preview for jobs and tourism on Florida's Space Coast
Starship's Texas footprint offers preview for jobs and tourism on Florida's Space Coast
WESH

Starship's Texas footprint offers preview for jobs and tourism on Florida's Space Coast On Thursday, the biggest rocket in the world will launch again from Texas, and soon SpaceX's Starship will be launching from the Space Coast. Families in…

scmp.com - Agence France-Presse - 'Indispensable to me': how RedNote has taken over China's travel scene
'Indispensable to me': how RedNote has taken over China's travel scene
South China Morning Post

Competition is fierce for professional photographers at Beijing's tourist hotspots, including a scenic lake where women in flowy traditional robes pose for snaps to share on RedNote, China's massively popular lifestyle app also known as…

euroweeklynews.com - Lucy Ramnought - Axarquia tradition tourism never gone
Axarquia tradition tourism never gone
Euro Weekly News

Tourism and resorts have taken over a large part of the Axarquia coastline, but the fishing families have kept one tradition loud and proud. Along the Axarquia coast sun loungers and second homes now stretch across long runs of shoreline. Yet every…

bloomberg.com - Patpicha Tanakasempipat - Thailand Scraps Plan to End Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists
Thailand Scraps Plan to End Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists
Bloomberg

Thailand will allow 30-day visa-exempted entries by visitors from India, after a proposal to scrap visa-free entry led arrivals from the South Asian nation to drop in a blow to the vital tourism industry. An initial proposal, which had not come…

abc.net.au - Matt Garrick - Tourists turn away from NT as Kakadu travellers greeted by closure signs
Tourists turn away from NT as Kakadu travellers greeted by closure signs
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Northern Territory tourism officials are set to hold crisis talks over the prolonged closure of waterfalls in Kakadu National Park, which they say is causing reputational damage. NT Tourism Minister Marie-Clare Boothby has criticised Commonwealth…

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