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Nepal's tourism industry warns of 'existential crisis' after flood disaster
Rajendra Lama's phone has barely stopped buzzing. In between coordinating rescue operations for flood survivors with the Nepal Mountaineering Association and running his travel company, he spends his days communicating with anxious tour groups…
Trump meets with travel industry CEOs on push to boost foreign tourism
U.S. President Donald Trump met with major travel company executives on Wednesday including representatives from American Airlines, Marriott, MGM Resorts and Carnival to discuss ways to reverse a decline in international visitors. U.S. tourism got…
Trump's birth tourism crackdown against pregnant travelers explained
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Thursday that the Trump administration is working on possible restrictions aimed at preventing women in the late stages of pregnancy from entering the United States, describing the effort as part of…
Metro Detroit tourism takes hit from U.S.-Canada trade fight
Visit Detroit, the region's tourism bureau, isn't advertising to Canadian tourists as renewed U.S.-Canada trade tensions continue to lead visitors to other destinations. Why it matters: Last year's tariff dispute, and the current one, greatly…
Federal Judge Halts White House Effort to Shut Down Birth Tourism
A federal judge issued a ruling prohibiting the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order to end birth tourism This is the latest development in the overall debate over whether foreign children born on American soil should be granted…
Crafts Tourism Village to be set up in Thanjavur
Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation will soon establish a Craft Tourism Village to display various traditional handicraft products of Thanjavur. The Craft Tourism Village will be established at a cost of ₹10 crore exclusively to…
Las Vegas tourism leaders expecting increase in Labor Day visitation
Las Vegas tourism experts are anticipating robust Labor Day weekend traffic and local resorts are expecting to cash in with room rates that are higher than they were a year ago. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority on Wednesday forecast…
Trump talks Netflix tax incentives, meets travel CEOs on foreign tourism push (NFLX:NASDAQ)
President Trump has reportedly said he has spoken to Netflix (NFLX) about the status of the US entertainment business, and that he thinks the U.S. should follow other countries' lead and offer tax incentives for the industry.
Andhra Pradesh will host IATO meet in Vizag from September 10 to 12, says Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh
Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh on Thursday said that Andhra Pradesh would host the 41st national annual convention of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) in Visakhapatnam from September 10 to 12. Speaking at the Secretariat in…
Doctor behind 'Have My Baby in Miami' business investigated for birth tourism
A Miami doctor and his business were at the center of a U.S. House task force hearing on Tuesday looking into what lawmakers said could be the exploitation of birthright citizenship. The business in question is Have My Baby in Miami, founded by its…
Ministry of Tourism, WTM Spotlight Riyadh announce strategic partnership for inaugural event
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the Ministry of Tourism as Strategic Partner for the inaugural edition of the event, highlighting a shared commitment to accelerating tourism growth, strengthening international collaboration, and supporting the…
WTTC to Host More Than 200 Global Travel & Tourism CEOs and Leaders in Malta
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is set to bring more than 200 of the world's leading Travel & Tourism CEOs and senior executives to Malta next month, as Valletta prepares to host the 26th WTTC Global Summit from 7–9 October 2026.
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, housing, banks, Freedom24, maritime
“After the major difficulties experienced in March, April and May, with losses of around 30 per cent for the period and cancellations for the rest of the season, it appears that the efforts made by the private sector, the Deputy Ministry of…
Cyprus tourism shows resilience despite Middle East disruption, says Letymbiotis
Cyprus tourism continued to show resilience and momentum in the first half of 2026, despite disruption caused by developments in the Middle East and turbulence in air transport during March and April, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis…
Tamil Nadu plans Olympic City in Chennai, Motor Sports City in the State to boost sports tourism
The Tamil Nadu government will establish an Olympic City in Chennai and a Motor Sports City in the State as part of efforts to build world-class sporting infrastructure, nurture international-level athletes and promote sports tourism. Chief…
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