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koreatimes.co.kr - Jhoo Dong-chan - Seoul city gov't audits homestays as tourism booms
Seoul city gov't audits homestays as tourism booms
The Korea Times

For a decade, Seoul has nudged its residents to open their doors to foreigners, turning spare bedrooms and historic hanok, or traditional Korean houses, into the front line of the city's hospitality drive. But as international arrivals swell to…

independent.co.uk - Natalie Wilson - US on track to lose its title as the world's leading tourism economy
US on track to lose its title as the world's leading tourism economy
The Independent

China is projected to surpass the United States as the world's largest outbound travel market, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The country welcomed over 68 million international visitors in 2025, marking a…

independent.co.uk - Natalie Wilson - China on track to surpass US as world's leading travel and tourism economy
China on track to surpass US as world's leading travel and tourism economy
The Independent

China is on track to overtake the US as the world's largest outbound travel market, according to new research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Data from the new 2026 Economic Impact Research (EIR) found China has shown how long-term…

dailypost.co.uk - Andrew Forgrave - James Bond' castle link sparks £4.5m North Wales tourism boost
James Bond' castle link sparks £4.5m North Wales tourism boost
North Wales Live

A “James Bond castle” is helping drive a £4.5m tourism boom as thousands of big-spending Japanese tourists head to North Wales this summer. Tourism leaders say Japanese visitor numbers have bounced back strongly since the…

thehindu.com - The Hindu Bureau - Telangana constitutes committee to examine international medical tourism in govt. hospitals
Telangana constitutes committee to examine international medical tourism in govt. hospitals
The Hindu

The Telangana government has constituted a committee to examine the introduction and promotion of international medical tourism in government hospitals, in line with the State's Tourism Policy 2025–2030, which identifies Medical and Wellness…

bbc.co.uk - Federica Bedendo - Lake District groups call for holiday let homes curbs
Lake District groups call for holiday let homes curbs
BBC

Federica BedendoNorth East and Cumbria Ella Hardy says she would not be able to afford to do her dream job at a bistro and hotel in the Lake District if her employer did not provide accommodation for staff. The 24-year-old moved to Grasmere three…

dailymail.com - Taryn Pedler - Anti-tourism protesters vow to collapse Palma with demonstration
Anti-tourism protesters vow to collapse Palma with demonstration
Mail Online

Anti-tourism protesters have vowed to collapse a Spanish holiday hotspot with a 'historic' demonstration next month. Activists announced their intention to take to the streets of the Majorcan capital, Palma, on Sunday as they staged a mini-protest…

bbc.co.uk - Guy Hedgecoe - Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
BBC

Guy HedgecoeBusiness reporter, Benidorm From the rooftop terrace of a hotel, Fede Fuster looks out across Benidorm, at the nearby high-rise buildings and the town's famous, sweeping beach. 'With all its virtues and its defects this is a place we…

traveloffpath.com - Sam Sears - 6 Safe Destinations Crushing Tourism Records Right Now
6 Safe Destinations Crushing Tourism Records Right Now
Travel Off Path

If you've been following along lately, the Travel Off Path team hasn't been hyping up Cancun, New York, or Paris — we've been living up to our name. On the downside, venturing too far into the unknown can lead to some sketchy situations, so…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - East Dam to trial real-name booking system for holiday crowds
East Dam to trial real-name booking system for holiday crowds
The Standard

A trial real-name reservation system will be introduced at Sai Kung's East Dam to manage overcrowding and protect natural resources, according to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD). SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The…

thehindubusinessline.com - Outbound travel plummets over 20% as West Asia conflict disrupts tourism
Outbound travel plummets over 20% as West Asia conflict disrupts tourism
BusinessLine

The West Asia conflict led to over 20 per cent reduction in overseas travel by Indians in March and April, provisional data released by the union tourism ministry shows. Foreign travel arrivals declined by over 5 per cent and 14 per cent in March…

nypost.com - Reuters - NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry
NASA to wear Prada as luxury group pushes into space industry
New York Post

Italian fashion house Prada on Sunday unveiled the inner-layer garment set to be worn by NASA astronauts heading into space, underscoring the brand's push to be the first major luxury player to make inroads in the space industry. The body-hugging…

castanetkamloops.net - Sponsored Content - Tourism employees find many reasons to stay and help Kamloops grow
Tourism employees find many reasons to stay and help Kamloops grow
Kamloops News

When most people picture someone who works in tourism, they picture the same thing. A summer job. A patio shift. A few months at a front desk before something more serious comes along. Seasonal work for students and travellers passing through. I…

republicworld.com - Thomson Reuters - Fashion Meets Space: NASA Astronauts To Wear Prada's Long Johns On Moon Mission
Fashion Meets Space: NASA Astronauts To Wear Prada's Long Johns On Moon Mission
Republic World

Italian fashion house Prada unveiled on Sunday the inner-layer garment set to be worn by NASA astronauts heading into space, underscoring the brand's push to be the first major luxury player to make inroads in the space industry. The body-hugging…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance
With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance
The Standard

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday, feeling in a position of strength with a firm ally in Russia, a nuclear arsenal and little apparent appetite to engage with Washington. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…

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