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Former Trump White House official warns new CBP social media rule would 'devastate' tourism industry | CNN Politics
Former Trump White House official Mike Dubke tells CNN's Audie Cornish a newly proposed CBP rule would 'devastate' the American tourism industry…
Why US tourism industry is concerned about social media vetting for visas
The Donald Trump administration's crackdown on immigration has already reduced the number of arrivals into the US. According to data from the National Travel and Tourism Office, foreign arrivals to the US were down by 2.5% in 2025 (till October)…
'Rebranded plantations': how empire shaped luxury Caribbean tourism
Luxury tourism in the Caribbean sells a kind of timelessness. A paradise of sun, sea and sand. But to step off the cruise ship or away from the all-inclusive resort is to see a more complex picture: a history of colonialism and a future of climate…
Chart of U.S. tourism post-Trump election resurfaces as new rules drop
A data graphic highlighting how European travel to the United States was reported to have declined earlier this year has resurfaced on Threads following a new travel rule proposed by the Donald Trump administration. According to a notice published…
Kenya unveils platforms to boost tourism
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 11 – Travellers can now document their experiences at different tourism destinations in Kenya through the Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport. This follows the unveiling of the innovative travel passport and guide by President…
Orange County's Tourist Development Council to discuss record tourism tax revenue, future spending
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County is getting an outlook on the potential of the 2026 economy after a record year in tourism tax revenue. During a meeting on Friday, Sean Snaith, who is the director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting, will…
'Congrats on killing tourism': US may soon require 5 years of your social media to enter the country
The Trump administration released a notice this week on requiring social media data from certain incoming tourists to the U.S. This unprecedented rule would apply to the 42 nations listed under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and may include…
LIVE: President Ruto leads tourism-themed Jamhuri Day at Nyayo
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 12 – President William Ruto is presiding over the country's 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium, where thousands of Kenyans have gathered to mark the anniversary of Kenya's transition into a republic on…
Penang medical tourism soars with direct flights from Jakarta
GEORGE TOWN - Landing in Penang brought a sigh of relief for flight passenger Erni Wati from Jakarta. The direct flight may have taken only a few hours, but for Ms Erni, it meant that the medical treatment she had been waiting for was finally…
Donald Trump tourism proposal sparks football fans' fears for 2026 World Cup
A proposal by the Trump administration may prevent many football fans from attending the World Cup Football fans have voiced concerns that Donald Trump's proposed border control measures could significantly impact the FIFA World Cup, which is to be…
UN Tourism and International Baccalaureate Organization partner to grow tourism education at high school level
UN Tourism and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IB) have agreed to work together to increase access to tourism education at high school level. A new Memorandum of Understanding will see the two organizations work together on a series…
Real Canadians: Amber Berard-Althouse is a self-made success in Indigenous tourism
On a sunny afternoon in late September 2024, I joined a small group of travellers in Kluane National Park and Reserve in the Yukon for a guided Indigenous medicinal plant walk offered by Amber Berard-Althouse, a member of the Kluane First Nation.
Lokesh Seeks Canadian Investments In AP's Tourism, Green Energy, AI & Infrastructure
VIJAYAWADA: IT and electronics minister Nara Lokesh held a series of meetings with Canadian industry leaders, pension fund executives, technology heads and business representatives on the fifth day of his US-Canada tour. Meeting Prem Watsa, CEO of…
Cutting-Edge Snow Storage Guarantees Early Resort Openings and Protects Local Winter Tourism
The solution ensures resorts can start their winter season on a given date, even when autumn temperatures are warmer than average. 'Our solution provides a competitive edge for the early adopters, but in upcoming years it will become core…
South Korea to end tax incentives for cosmetic surgery
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. South Korea is set to discontinue its 10 per cent VAT refund for foreign patients undergoing cosmetic surgery, with the incentive expiring on December 31. Introduced in 2016, the tax break was…
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