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Lawmakers Open Probe Into 'Thriving Birth Tourism Economy
The couple in the short video rejoice in the positive pregnancy test before them. Smiles all around. “The coming of a new life is groundbreaking,” a pleasant-sounding woman (AI? Who knows these days.) says with a smile in her voice.
Middle East tourism pain is Europe's gain
The outbreak of the conflict at the end of February has led to sharp drops to tourist destinations across the Middle east. Foreign tourists have to brave few lines to visit Jordan's ancient city of Petra these days. On Tunisia's Djerba island, the…
Weakening rupiah boosts Singapore tourism
The weakening of the Indonesian rupiah has dominated headlines in the country, as it fell to a record low last week, trading at around 17,600 rupiah for US$1. This has broken what analysts call the “psychological barrier” of 17,500…
Lanarkshire tourism businesses raise their profile through travel trade event
Lanarkshire tourism businesses have raised their profile through Scotland's flagship travel trade event VisitScotland Connect 2026, supported by Visit Glasgow. The region was represented by Visit Lanarkshire and tourism operators from the region…
Argentina's icy outpost at the end of the world fears the hantavirus will chill tourism
USHUAIA, Argentina (AP) — Travelers hoping to catch a glimpse of Magellanic penguins and humpback whales have journeyed in greater numbers every year to Ushuaia, the main Antarctic cruise hub at the southernmost point of Argentina. The…
'Snapshots don't show full picture' - minister defends Cyprus tourism resilience
Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis on Tuesday said that Cyprus' tourism sector is showing signs of gradual recovery, urging caution in interpreting recent declines in visitor arrivals. Speaking at the presidential palace following a cabinet…
Kerala Travel Mart urges comprehensive development of tourism
Kerala Travel Mart Society (KTM) has sought urgent attention to key issues concerning the tourism sector, including simplification of land conversion procedures and the improvement of public toilet infrastructure. Welcoming the new state government…
Spanish tourism bosses call for EU to AXE 90-day limit on Brits
Spanish tourism officials have called for the European Union to axe its 90-day travel limit on British holidaymakers. Former tourism secretaries, Fernando Valdés and Hector Gomez, have argued that the rule, implemented after Brexit, is…
New Hilton in Busan's Gijang to lean into wellness and medical tourism
A new Hilton hotel scheduled to open in 2028 in Gijang, a coastal county on the northeastern edge of Busan, will pitch itself to a growing market of travelers who combine vacations with spa retreats and medical procedures. Hilton signed a franchise…
Opinion | What Hong Kong can learn from the Yangtze's conservation success
In February, a landmark study in the journal Science delivered rare good news for conservation: a five-year fishing ban in the Yangtze River had halted seven decades of biodiversity near-collapse. Fish biomass has surged, and the critically…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, UFL, Ermes, energy, Schengen, BoC, consumer prices
The approval followed the outcome of the annual general meeting held on May 15, confirming a total dividend of €0.70 per share when combined with the interim dividend of €0.20 already paid in October 2025. The bank said the total…
Trump border paradox: Tougher entry rules clash with World Cup influx
The Trump administration revealed a surge in approvals for Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applications on Monday from countries that don't require tourist visas, ahead of the FIFA World Cup next month. With over five million…
Central Asia series | Kazakhstan digital nomad: charting an innovative future
Imagine walking into a supermarket in Kazakhstan, picking up a loaf of bread and a carton of milk, and paying without cash, a credit card, or even a phone – just by placing your hand under a scanner. This is not a scene from the future; it…
The LaLiT Hotels, Palaces and Resorts Strengthens India's Hospitality Workforce Through Industry-Focused Skill Development Initiatives
India's hospitality and tourism sector is expanding rapidly, driven by rising domestic travel, global tourism interest, and increasing investments in hotels, infrastructure, and experiential tourism. Alongside this growth, the sector faces a…
Tourism Finance Corporation net profit up 6 pc in March quarter on better demand
Tourism Finance Corporation of India, which provides financial assistance to tourism-related projects, has reported 6 per cent increase in March quarter net profit at ₹32 crore, on the back of healthy demand. Income also increased 6 per cent…
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