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We Need People To Come Back': Dubai's Tourism Industry Reels As Foreigners Flee
Dubai is facing an existential crisis with the US and Israeli war on Iran forcing tourism numbers to fall sharply, with widespread hotel closures and job losses decimating the global tourism hotspots' hospitality sector. On Monday, Dubai Airports…
How RedNote, WeChat are reviving Thailand's Chinese tourism market
The queues start to form before the lunchtime rush at Phed Mark, a Bangkok kitchen with a pop-up feel that dishes up steaming plateloads of pad kaphrao – a runny fried egg with fiery minced meat over rice – to a clientele of mainly…
China's May Day tourism sees rise in trips, spending data yet to be released
China's tourism sector saw a rise in trips during the May Day holiday, though official data released the day after the five-day break did not include spending figures that usually provide a fuller picture of consumption over the period. SCROLL TO…
St. Mary's County Celebrates Tourism's $247M Impact During National Travel And Tourism Week
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — On any given weekend in St. Mary's County, the options can feel endless — from waterfront views along the Chesapeake Bay to historic sites, local restaurants and community events that draw visitors in and keep them…
Louisiana tourism tops $19 billion as Acadiana helps drive growth
LAFAYETTE PARISH — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser visited Lafayette's Moncus Park for a tourism breakfast during National Travel and Tourism Week. Louisiana's tourism industry continues to grow, and state leaders say Acadiana is playing a major…
The Rise of Full Moon Tourism
It's only a matter of hours before the moon reaches its full lunation, and the scent of burning sage fills the room as my body is cleansed from head to feet. This is how my ‘Spirit of the Full Moon' treatment—a service that's only…
Tourism leaders see bright spots across New Orleans
Tourism powers New Orleans ' economy. Why it matters: State and local officials are using National Travel and Tourism Week to spotlight an industry that remains one of Louisiana's biggest economic drivers, especially in New Orleans. The big…
D.C. tourism rose slightly, but international visitors declined
D.C.'s tourism industry reported slight growth in 2025, with more visitors for the third year running. Why it matters: The nation's capital is leaning into tourism and attractions (see: stadiums, IndyCar, the NFL draft) to make up for an economic…
HK graduate job vacancies fall 14.1pc yet salary rises 2pc in Q1, with accounting, tourism leading hire
Full-time job vacancies for Hong Kong university graduates fell 14.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026, yet median starting salary rose 2 percent to HK$20,000, with accounting, tourism, and retail bucking the slump to ramp up recruitment as a…
Exclusive: S.F. tourism expected to grow in 2026 as AI boom boosts conferences
San Francisco's tourism sector is expected to see continued growth in 2026, despite rising fuel prices and geopolitical disruptions amid the Iran war. The city is projected to welcome 24.2 million visitors this year, up from 23.7 million last year.
Pocono tourism officials optimistic for year ahead at annual summit
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry gathered at the annual Tourism Day Summit at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center. “To talk about some of the things that happened in 2025 and to look forward to…
DC sees slight tourism growth in 2025
WASHINGTON — DC's tourism industry saw a slight increase in visitors in 2025. Over 27.2 million visitors toured the District last year, which surpassed 2024's numbers by 20,000. In turn, this increase in tourism positively impacted the…
China tourism continues to surge - exclusive interview with Li Huixin, head of China's tourist office in Budapest
Li Huixin, Director of China National Tourist Office in Budapest. Photo: Daily News Hungary As the global tourism market accelerates its recovery, China is welcoming international visitors with greater openness, convenience, and diversity. In a…
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease
BRUSSELS (AP) — Driven in part by fears that the frozen landscapes of Antarctica may be irreversibly melting away because of climate change, tourism to the bottom of the world is soaring. And experts warn that with more visitors comes an…
Switzerland Tourism Joins the World Travel & Tourism Council as a Destination Partner
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome Switzerland Tourism (ST) as a Destination Partner. Switzerland Tourism is the national destination marketing organisation responsible for promoting Switzerland as a travel destination.
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