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Culinary Tourism Is Booming As Travelers Discover Authentic Local Flavors
Italy has always been a top culinary tourism destination. Food-driven tourism has always been driving travelers to destinations, and roughly 71% to 80% of people say local cuisine heavily influences or is a primary driver in choosing where to…
Boston Leverages Major Cultural Events to Drive Tourism Growth
Boston is experiencing a significant surge in tourism, driven by a strategic focus on high-profile entertainment and cultural programming. The city's recent success, highlighted by Noah Kahan's sold-out performances at Fenway Park, underscores a…
Busan's Haeundae named Korea's first global tourism zone
Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Aug 17, 2026, 05:00 PM BUSAN – Busan's Haeundae district has been selected as South Korea's first “global tourism zone,” as the city looks to capitalise on…
Vermont has a new tourism brand: 'State of Inspiration'
Updated: 1:14 PM EDT Aug 17, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Vermont rolls out new 'State of Inspiration' tourism brand Updated: 1:14 PM EDT Aug 17, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont has a dedicated new tourism…
Next year's Eurovision host is Burgas, not Sofia. Some Bulgarians are baffled
Ever since Bulgarian singer Dara was crowned winner of the Eurovision song contest this May, it has been clear that the Balkan nation would for the first time in its history have the opportunity to host Europe's biggest party. So when Bulgarian…
AI-generated wildlife images are endangering animals and people, experts warn
The black-and-white image appears to show the unlikeliest of interactions: an orangutan cradling endangered leopard cubs deep in the jungles of Malaysia's Sabah state. But the viral image is not just unlikely, it is fake, part of a trend of…
I started feeling it was a good moment': American tourists return to Israel
More than two years of war, flight cancellations, and travel warnings kept American tourists away from Israel, but this summer, initial signs of a shift are beginning to appear. The number of visitors from the US is rising, foreign airlines are…
Daily on Energy: Trump administration pursues new strategy to bring gas prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright teased the strategy this morning, telling reporters that while domestic refineries are running at record highs, the U.S. is still facing market pressures from the fact that similar facilities in the Middle East are…
Warning issued as water levels at US' second-largest reservoir fall to record low
Water levels at Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the United States, have dropped to a record low, heightening anxiety over the Colorado River system crisis. The troubling milestone at Lake Powell comes a week after Lake Mead, the…
California's water and power supply threatened as Lake Powell hits record low
A critical Colorado River reservoir relied on by California and millions of people across the West has sunk to its lowest level on record — putting both water supplies and hydroelectric power generation under growing pressure. Lake Powell…
Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Slight Increase in Overnight Stays in July
After four consecutive months of decline, the Swiss hotel industry saw a slight upturn in July. (File photo) The Swiss hotel industry recorded a slight increase in overnight stays in July 2026. This slight increase was driven primarily by stronger…
Lake Powell, America's second-largest reservoir, is 30 feet from a hydropower shutdown
The water level at Lake Powell, the United States' second-largest reservoir, has fallen to a record low, heightening concerns about the ongoing crisis in the Colorado River system. The alarming milestone at Lake Powell, reached Saturday, comes…
Lake Powell hits record low, threatening water, electricity supplies
The water level at Lake Powell, the United States' second-largest reservoir, has fallen to a record low, heightening concerns about the ongoing crisis in the Colorado River system. The milestone at Lake Powell, reached Saturday, comes about a week…
China's industrial output slows in July, retail sales miss forecasts
China's industrial output growth slowed while retail sales grew less than expected in July, highlighting strains on the economy from weak domestic demand, extreme weather disruptions and the waning effect of state policies aimed at boosting…
San Antonio City Council rejects mayor's motion for re-vote on Spurs arena deal
The Spurs' new arena deal cleared its latest hurdle Monday, when the San Antonio City Council denied a motion to reopen the funding to a public vote. The team will build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, which will be paid for in part by $489 million…
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