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Hageman: Here's How Trump Can Close Birth Tourism Loopholes
Birth tourism loopholes that allow foreigners to exploit America's rent-a-womb industry and buy their way into birthplace citizenship by commissioning a child abound. According to Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., however, all hope of closing those…
Busan to host 2026 Medical Tourism Fair next week
Busan Metropolitan City will host the '2026 Medical Tourism Business Fair' at Grand Josun Busan on Wednesday and Thursday, city officials said. The event is designed to promote the strengths of the southern port city's medical sector and expand its…
Best AI Chatbot for Tourism Websites in 2026
The best AI chatbot for a tourism website in 2026 depends on what the organization expects the assistant to do. For tourism boards, destination marketing organizations, visitor bureaus, museums, attractions, resorts, and information-heavy travel…
Keralam plans to showcase Onam before a global audience, says Tourism Minister
Onam season witnesses a spurt in tourist arrivals to the State, said P.C Vishnunadh, Minister for Tourism and Culture. This season, characterised by the boat races, pookkalam, and sadyas, presents an opportune moment for visitors to immerse…
Moscow Is Touting North Korea as a New Tourism Hotspot. Few Russians Are Making the Trip.
'A delight.' 'An unexpected paradise.' 'A wonderful country.' That is how Russian tourists and travel agents describe their visits to North Korea, one of the world's most repressive countries. Russian and North Korean officials have touted North…
Cornwall tourist tax needs 'serious conversation', leader says
Seb Noble Cornwall political reporter A 'serious conversation' needs to be had about the merits of introducing a tourist tax, the leader of Cornwall Council has said. Councillor Leigh Frost said it could be a way for visitors to contribute to fund…
Massive loss' if Chateau La Chaire hotel became private home
The possibility of a luxury hotel becoming a private home would be 'a massive loss' to the island, according to the constable of St Martin, Karen Shenton Stone. The owners of Château La Chaire are seeking permission to turn it into a…
Odyssey effect: stars sell Greece to a new wave of US tourists
Madonna celebrated her 68th birthday on Corfu, sharing a whirl of parties and boat trips against the backdrop of the island's landscape with her 20 million Instagram followers -- earning her rapturous thanks from Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos…
Ryanair slams Spain for flight delays - in major holiday alert
The budget airline claimed that Spain's air traffic control network is 'worse than France' Budget airline Ryanair has issued a damning statement about Spain's state-run Enaire air traffic control (ATC) network, claiming it is now worse than its…
Hull City's Premier League return 'major opportunity' for city
Businesses in Hull have been urged to take advantage of the economic opportunities created by Hull City's return to the Premier League. Council leader Mike Ross said the club's return was a 'massive moment' for the city, highlighting the potential…
Hull City's Premier League return 'major opportunity' for city
Paul Drury-Bradey Local Democracy Reporting Service Businesses in Hull have been urged to take advantage of the economic opportunities created by Hull City's return to the Premier League. Council leader Mike Ross said the club's return was a…
What Edinburgh's Visitor Levy Means For Property Managers
Johan Hajji, Cofounder & Co-CEO at The BnB Group. Passionate about property management, real estate investment, proptech & business growth. In July, a visitor levy in Edinburgh, Scotland, took effect that requires guests staying in…
Quiz: Think You Know Geography? Name All the African Countries By Their Capitals
How sharp are your geography skills? Give them a whirl by matching all of the 54 national capital cities in Africa to the countries they're from. Then, read on to learn a bit more about the history and geography of the world's second-largest…
Aussie travellers caught out as Fiji introduces new tourism tax
A Fiji holiday could become more expensive for Aussie travellers after the government announced a new tax. The new tourism services tax will be in place for large-scale tourism operators as of next month and travel industry experts are warning the…
A Miami restaurateur was among the 7 people killed in a Kenya helicopter crash
MIAMI -- The family of a Miami restaurateur say they are “devastated and heartbroken” after he and six others were killed by a safari helicopter crash in a remote part of northern Kenya. A helicopter crashed Wednesday morning while…
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