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Sleep Tourism is the new trend in tourism
If in the past a successful vacation was measured by the number of attractions we managed to cram into the schedule, the number of countries we pinned on the map, or the number of photos we uploaded to Instagram, today it seems the definition has…
Tourism sets record with $29.2B in boost to Colorado economy last year, governor's office says
The Colorado Tourism Office announced on Tuesday that tourism contributed a record $29.2 billion to the Colorado economy last year. The research was released by Gov. Jared Polis' office with the CTO, which is a division of the Colorado Office of…
Korea to adopt tougher penalties for overcharging in tourism sector
Korea plans to impose tougher penalties for overcharging in the accommodation and restaurant sectors starting next month as part of the government's efforts to promote tourism, the finance ministry said Tuesday. The Cabinet approved revisions to…
Colorado tourism tops $29 billion in economic impact
Colorado's tourism industry welcomed 96.8 million visitors in 2025 and set a new record in traveler spending, contributing $29.2 billion to the state's economy. Yes, but: The meager 2% annual growth rate last year is below the 4.2% increase in…
Tourism gave Colorado a $29B economic boost in 2025
Colorado saw tourism bring in a record $29.2 billion for the state in 2025 but tourism is slowing, according to a new report. Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office on Tuesday released its annual report put together by travel consulting…
Thousands swarm stunning mountain escape as selfie tourism backlash erupts online
The pursuit of the perfect selfie is creating headaches for one of the Italian Alps' most recognizable landmarks. Viral videos shared online in recent weeks show massive crowds stretching through shuttle queues as visitors wait to reach Tre Cime di…
After Chabad House inspection, Thailand expands Phuket tourism business checks
The cancellation of Rosh Hashanah celebrations on the beach, a raid on the Chabad House, and now a broad enforcement operation targeting hundreds of businesses in Phuket. The latest series of steps by Thai authorities is raising questions among the…
ZEROBASEONE's Matthew Seok drives 40 mil. views in Seoul's new tourism push
In its ongoing effort to translate global enthusiasm for Korean pop culture into real-world foot traffic, Seoul's municipal tourism agency has turned to modern idol culture to power its latest promotional drive — and municipal officials say…
Hundreds protest after clashes at anti-mass tourism march in holiday spot loved by Brits
The police's response to the major protest against overtourism on Sunday has been criticsed Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Majorca to protest against alleged “heavy-handed” tactics by police at a major march against mass…
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi Announces 11 December 2026 Opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
A Landmark Museum Rooted in the United Arab Emirates and Shaping Global Artistic Dialogue Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will connect cultures, inspire people, and celebrate art from the 1960s to the present The museum brings new perspectives to modern and…
Tourism's New Era: The OECD Trends Shaping Global Travel
The global tourism industry has once again demonstrated one of its most remarkable qualities – resilience. Having overcome a succession of unprecedented challenges, from pandemics and economic uncertainty to geopolitical instability and…
Tourism Trinidad has new board
Tourism Trinidad Ltd. (TTL) has a new board of directors as the government advances plans to strengthen the tourism sector and increase its contribution to the national economy. Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism Senator Satyakama Maharaj…
Inverness and Loch Ness to pilot tourism project
Inverness and Loch Ness have been selected to take part in a pilot project aimed at supporting sustainable tourism across Scotland. The area is one of four destinations chosen to join the year-long programme run by VisitScotland. It aims to support…
Future Travel Coalition sets out industry asks to new prime minister
Jul 28, 202605:00 GMT by Andrew McQuarrie Andy Burnham. Photo: Shutterstock/Fred Duval The Future Travel Coalition (FTC) has written to new prime minister Andy Burnham to set out how government policy can support the travel and tourism industry.
CTO heads to Canada for tourism symposium
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will join tourism leaders, policymakers, researchers and sustainability practitioners in Toronto this week for the Canadian–Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium, taking place July 29-30 at George…
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