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UK locals say mass tourism means they 'can't walk down the street
One historic seaside town on the Yorkshire coast, loved for its dramatic coastal views, traditional seaside charm and fascinating history has been hit by a mass of tourism. Research by HeyDiscount previously ranked Whitby among the UK's most…
House GOP subpoenas doctor behind 'Have My Baby in Miami' birth tourism business
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., is subpoenaing a doctor allegedly behind a sprawling birth tourism scheme based in Florida. It comes as Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, is setting his sights on a new target after his crackdown on…
Utah's tourism generated $13.7 billion in visitor spending
Utah's travel and tourism sector generated a record $13.7 billion in visitor spending last year, according to a new report. That's up 0.6% from the year prior when adjusted for inflation. The intrigue: Visitor spending grew slightly despite dips in…
Brand USA chief returns to lead tourism for New York City
Aug 27, 202609:36 GMT by Phil Davies Brand USA president and chief executive Fred Dixon is leaving to return to lead NYC Tourism + Conventions. Dixon is going back to NYC Tourism + Conventions following more than two years at destination marketing…
San Francisco projects continued tourism growth into 2027
After years of a post-pandemic slump, San Francisco's travel association says tourism spending is growing and is expected to keep booming into 2027. SF Travel released its latest tourism forecast Wednesday, saying there is still work ahead while…
The Trump slump may continue to sour SF's tourism prospects
By Jillian D'Onfro Business Reporter The mood teetered between celebratory and frustrated during San Francisco's annual Visitor Impact Summit Wednesday, as a slew of speakers at the Curran Theatre ran through their updates on tourism. The good…
Kim Jong Un built a mega-resort. His one problem? The guests
A massive tourist city has been built on North Korea ‘s eastern coast: the Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone. Long pursued by the Kim Jong Un regime, the project opened in July 2025. Boasting large-scale accommodations capable of hosting…
Seoul resets tourism record with 1.61m foreign visitors in July
Visitor spending jumps nearly 70% on-year, topping 1 trillion won ($724 million) for a fourth straight month Seoul welcomed a record 1.61 million foreign tourists in July, while their spending rose sharply to 1.07 trillion won, according to the…
S.F. tourism surge expected to accelerate next year - but not surpass pre-COVID numbers
San Francisco's tourism sector is expected to see its third straight year of growth in 2027, as a boom in conferences and big events combines with a rebound in international travel. Next year, 25 million visitors to the city are expected, up from…
Confirmed: Brand USA CEO Fred Dixon to Lead NYC Tourism Again
Fred Dixon is leaving Brand USA (effective November 13) to return as CEO and president of NYC Tourism + Conventions, starting December 1. Dixon succeeds Julie Coker, who is departing NYC Tourism to become CEO of Visit California; Board Chairman…
1 in 5 foreign tourists enter Korea via regional airports
One out of every five foreign visitors entering Korea now arrives through regional airports outside the capital area, as expanded low-cost carrier routes and surging international demand change the way international tourists travel in Korea.
AI adaptation, increased spending drive private equity to target tourism, leisure and travel
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Cyprus Business Now: AI, tourism, Demetra, RIF, Keve, maritime, retail, economy
Canadian agency DBRS Morningstar will announce its decision on September 4, followed by Standard & Poor's and Capital Intelligence Ratings on September 18. Cyprus currently holds investment-grade ratings from all major international agencies, with…
Seoul draws record 1.61 mil. foreign tourists in July
Seoul drew a record 1.61 million foreign tourists in July, as the city's tourism boom gathered pace and spending by overseas visitors surged far faster than arrivals. The July total was 20.8 percent higher than a year earlier and 5.2 percent higher…
Scottish Highlands benefiting from 'coolcation' trend
Anna Holligan Business reporter, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands 'People used to come to the Highlands and say, 'it's beautiful – shame about the weather'. Now they're coming for the weather.' James MacLeod, concierge at the Glencoe House Hotel…
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