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Tourism up in Washington for Fourth of July festivities
The influx of visitors coincides with the launch of President Donald Trump's America 250 festivities. The administration's Freedom 250 Commission received $68 million in federal funding to help organize events commemorating the 250th anniversary of…
Record medical tourism spotlights Korea's push for sustainability
The K-Medical Tourism Roundtable 2026 convened Thursday, bringing together government officials and industry leaders to discuss shifting Korea's medical tourism strategy toward a more sustainable and competitive ecosystem. Co-hosted by the Korea…
'Birth tourism' in Trump administration's sights after supreme court setback | First Thing
The acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, has said federal prosecutors and law enforcement officers will focus on combating so-called birth tourism – which involves tourists, temporary visitors, or undocumented immigrants traveling to the…
Responding to the 'Birth Tourism' Objection to Birthright Citizenship
Critics of the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision in Trump v. Barbara often cite the issue of 'birth tourism' - situations where a pregnant woman comes to the US to give birth for the specific purpose of ensuring that the resulting…
'Birth tourism,' though rare, prompts talk of barring pregnant women from entering US
The Supreme Court's ruling upholding birthright citizenship has prompted an outcry from the far right, including members of President Trump's own administration, who have suggested the U.S. limit the entry of pregnant women into the country. The…
Ministry of Tourism, Google sign MoU to boost tourism economy through tech
The Union Ministry of Tourism and Google India on Tuesday (June 30, 2026) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at helping India prepare for tourism and driving economic and social impact through integrated technology and collaborative…
UK signs tourism deal with Greece in landmark agreement
Jul 2, 202614:47 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie UK tourism minister Stephanie Peacock and Greek counterpart Olga Kefalogianni The UK and Greece have signed their first-ever cooperation agreement on tourism in a bid to boost investment opportunities and…
Las Vegas tourism chief could receive 6% raise, 45% bonus
Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, will receive a 6 percent pay raise and a 45 percent bonus if the organization's board of directors approves a recommendation from its compensation committee. The…
Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards to Honor Mia Blom for Expanding Opportunity Through Tourism, Education, and Community Leadership
BALTIMORE — Economic development isn't always about skyscrapers, billion-dollar projects, or ribbon cuttings. Sometimes it's about preparing people for careers, connecting neighborhoods to opportunity, and ensuring that the economic benefits…
Supreme Court Decision Gives A Massive Gift To Birth Tourism. Congress Says They Have A Plan
Congress is planning to crack down on birth tourism after the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling preserved birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's January 2025 executive order ending birthright…
Viva Las Vegas, World Cup Watch Party Capital
Las Vegas isn't a World Cup host city, but it has leaned hard into the tournament by hosting more than 10,000 watch parties over six weeks—and fans are coming in droves, according to tourism leaders. LAS VEGAS WATCH PARTY: Perhaps the most…
Paphos broadens economy beyond tourism, says KPMG
Paphos is evolving into one of Cyprus' most dynamic business and investment centres, with tourism now complemented by real estate, education, technology and professional services, according to an analysis published by KPMG Cyprus. The professional…
Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda as Ebola outbreak rages
Amid disease surveillance for the ongoing Ebola outbreak, Ugandan health authorities identified a case of Marburg virus disease in a one-and-a-half-year-old child, who has died, according to Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But…
Prediction: Nike Will Be Booted From the Dow Jones Industrial Average Within 12 Months and Replaced by One of 2 Consumer-Facing Giants
Change is in the air -- and it has nothing to do with the weather. Earlier this week, S&P Dow Jones Indices oversaw the removal of telecom titan Verizon Communications from the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +0.63%) and the addition of…
Cabo Verde Has Made History at the World Cup. Can It Convert Attention Into Bookings?
The island nation draws 1.2 million tourists a year — predominantly from Europe, and predominantly on all-inclusive packages. A World Cup run won't change that overnight, but it may bring awareness to Americans who struggle to place the…
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