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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…
Disney World Deaths Rise: Psychotherapist Warns It Is A New Site For 'Suicide Tourism
It is marketed as the ultimate escape, a sprawling fantasy land where reality is suspended, and dreams are famously said to come true. Yet, beneath the veneer of nightly fireworks, character parades, and fairytale endings, a grim narrative has…
African Tourism Board Identifies Namibia as Africa's Most Authentic Travel Destination
Berlin / New York – The African Tourism Board (ATB) has identified Namibia as Africa's most authentic and demanding travel destination at this time, citing rising global demand for destinations that offer space, sustainability, safety, and…
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…
Why Culture Is Becoming Abu Dhabi's Most Valuable Tourism Asset
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. The era of checklist travel is over. The motivation to learn and connect is now central to why people travel. According to Skift's State of Travel 2025 report, cultural…
'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…
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…
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…
Cyprus Business Now: AI, tourism, housing, banks, shipping, employment
Damianou opened his remarks by congratulating Deputy Minister of Tourism Costas Koumis for the island's record tourist arrivals this year, noting that he had achieved it “without AI”, before adding that this alone shows “where…
Pinterest Predictions for 2026: Top Trends to Watch For
One of the best parts about the end of the year — outside of the holidays — is thinking about all of the events, goals and trends the following year will be filled with. As a commerce editor at NBC Select, I'm proactive when it comes…
Vermont businesses say they're seeing mixed impact on Canadian tourism
Vermont businesses say they're seeing mixed impact on Canadian tourism THANKS, TYLER. A NEW REPORT FROM DEMOCRATS IN THE US JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE SAYS A DROP IN CANADIAN VISITORS IS HARMING BUSINESSES AND BORDER STATES. IT HIGHLIGHTS DATA POINTS…
Costa Rica, Israel sign trade pact for agriculture, industrial products
Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Costa Rica and Israel finalized a free trade agreement this week that eliminates more than 90% of tariffs between the two countries, mainly on agricultural and industrial products. The deal also is expected to improve prospects for…
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