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The Myth of Chinese Birth Tourism
Welcome to Foreign Policy 's China Brief. The highlights this week: U.S. President Donald Trump exaggerates claims of Chinese birth tourism, Chinese President Xi Jinping promotes two military officers, and China tests a long-range missile. The U.S.
World's Best Hospitals & Clinics for Medical Tourism 2027 Survey
As medical tourism continues to reshape the global health care landscape, patients are increasingly looking beyond their home countries for trusted, high-quality treatment. The industry opens access to specialized expertise, advanced technologies…
Gov. Greg Abbott orders investigation into Texas hospital over alleged 'birth tourism' packages
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (THHSC) to investigate so-called 'birth tourism' packages. The governor said Mission Regional Medical Center in the Rio Grande Valley advertised the service…
From Mayo to New Jersey Lea Walsh is helping shape Ireland's tourism future
Lea Walsh has built a successful career in the United States while staying deeply connected to her roots in County Mayo and Ireland's tourism industry. As Director of Customer Experience at CIE Tours, she believes authentic hospitality, heritage…
Telangana plans tourism roadmap with heritage, eco-tourism and Hyderabad attractions in focus
Telangana government is preparing a comprehensive roadmap to unlock the State's tourism potential, with focus on developing destinations, creating new tourism experiences, strengthening visitor infrastructure, attracting investment and improving…
China-funded highway expansion expected to boost regional trade, tourism in Cambodia
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (C, front) cuts the ribbon at the inauguration of a section of National Road 7 in Kampong Cham province, Cambodia, on July 7, 2026. Cambodia on Tuesday inaugurated a section of the expanded China-funded National…
Cyprus tourism peaks in the height of summer
Cyprus' tourism industry remained heavily concentrated in the summer months during 2025, with Eurostat figures showing that August and July were by far the busiest periods for overnight stays in tourist accommodation across the island. According to…
Abbott directs state agency to investigate birth tourism in Texas
(The Center Square) – After criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last week in a Fourteenth Amendment case, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed state action to investigate one form of visa and immigration fraud, birth tourism…
Announcing the Skift Live Tourism Summit 2026: The Business of the Live Economy
Live tourism—demand organized around live moments rather than places—is framed as a structural force reshaping travel behavior with long-term, measurable economic impact, and the Summit exists to close the gap between the live…
A summer discount on family days out sounds good, but it won't fix UK tourism
The long summer holidays can be an expensive time for families. The cost of day trips to theme parks or zoos or soft play centres quickly adds up. Discounts sound like a good idea. So this summer, the UK government has slashed the VAT rate from 20%…
Abbott orders probe after Texas hospital advertises 'birth packages' in Mexico: 'Citizenship is not for sale
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into a Texas hospital Tuesday after it confirmed to Fox News that it advertised Spanish-language 'Birth Packages in South Texas' on billboards in Mexico promoting childbirth services to pregnant…
Andhra Pradesh signs MoU to become India's first AI-powered tourism state
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh on Tuesday claimed that the state is poised to become ‘India's first' AI-powered tourism state with the rollout of the NiVU AI platform to enhance visitor experiences at tourist destinations.
Swiss-Hong Kong chef Jacques Kagi brings his 'world of fusion' to new role
Many have come to know chef Jacques Kagi as the doppelganger of Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong Chau-sang. But there is so much more to this Swiss-Hong Kong chef than this uncanny resemblance. After working at various high-profile restaurants in Hong…
Record-setting Canada Day week reflects hot summer for tourism in Kelowna
Summer visitor season is scorching hot in Kelowna so far this year. Thanks to Touchdown Kelowna and excitement over the World Cup, Tourism Kelowna saw an unprecedented number of people pass through its doors on Canada Day, as tens of thousands…
El Niño could disrupt Americans heading south this winter in two ways
Americans planning to escape the cold and spend the winter in warmer southern states may face an unexpected challenge this year. Forecasters are warning that a strengthening El Niño climate pattern could turn the southern United States into…
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