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'Compleat Scholar' bridging tourism, academia and industry
Building programmes, not just papers Early in his academic journey, Professor Li noticed that practitioners and academics often work in parallel universes. Academics chase theoretically “interesting” questions while practitioners…
As tourism booms in Rio, the city tries to adapt without losing its identity
Ordering food from one of Rio de Janeiro's beach vendors used to require a mix of faith and Google Translate. Now, at Barraca do Antônio on Ipanema Beach, one of hundreds of long-standing kiosks on the sand, a newly laminated menu offers a…
Tourism in Cyprus is recovering. Not a little of this is thanks to Israel
Tourism in Cyprus is entering an accelerated recovery phase, after a period of slowdown caused by the war with Iran. The temporary drop in demand has turned in recent months into a clear recovery trend, led by a rapid return of demand in key…
Nicosia eyes industrial tourism as new visitor attraction
Factories, dairies, wineries and even quarries could become part of Cyprus' tourism offering under plans being explored by the Nicosia Tourism Board to develop industrial tourism on the island. The initiative aims to create visitor experiences…
The Thinnai heartbeat of Northern tourism
As Northern Sri Lanka continues to emerge as one of the island's most competing destinations, The Thinnai hotel stands as a shining ambassador of the region, a place where timeless traditions meet contemporary luxury, where every stay tells a…
Tourism seeing boost as travelers stay local | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NEW YORK -- Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they're seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, trading overseas travel for road trips, choosing daylong sojourns over extended beach stays and cooking instead of…
Hypocritical Trump accused of allowing 'birth tourism' by prominent Russians in Florida
Trump slammed the SCOTUS decision to uphold birthright citizenship President Donald Trump is being accused of being a “hypocrite” for his stance against birthright citizenship, while his branded condos in Miami have been a popular…
Budget for West Bank hotel construction approved by Israeli government
The government approved on Sunday the allocation of approximately NIS 27 million to develop and construct hotels in the West Bank to promote tourism in the area. The stated goal of the initiative is to build hotels to transform the West Bank from a…
China's robot-run hotel opens to public in 2027
Pudu Robotics has announced what it calls the first 'full-scenario robot-serviced hotel.' The project will use robots across the entire guest experience, from reception and room service to cleaning, food preparation and guest support. The hotel is…
Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in latest western desert discovery
A well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday. The recent discoveries at the Dakhla Oasis and at the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site, near…
Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home
NEW YORK — Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they're seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, trading overseas travel for road trips, choosing daylong sojourns over extended beach stays, and cooking…
Will the new project bring tourists back to Acre?
The Tourism Ministry and the Old Acre Development Company launched last week a new audiovisual spectacle at the Crusader Fortress in Old Acre – a large-scale video-mapping show that turns the ancient stone walls into a live stage of history…
Airbnb women hosts earn big from World Cup tourism boom
What's the story The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than just a soccer event. As millions of fans flock to North America's host cities, many residents are capitalizing on the tourism surge by renting out their homes. Interestingly, women hosts are…
Mike Johnson says Congress must address birthright citizenship after SCOTUS loss
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday that Congress must now take up the fight over birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump 's executive order restricting the practice, signaling that Republicans are…
Unveiling Egypt in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Palace Museum's most-visited and profitable exhibition, “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums,” serves as a symbol of the strengthening friendship between Egypt and Hong Kong, said Baher Sheweikhi…
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