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How China's inbound tourism could ease strain on weak domestic consumption
Revenue from inbound travel to China is forecast to reach US$470 billion by 2040, more than doubling its current share of the economy and helping offset weak domestic demand, according to UBS. Tourism from outside mainland China would expand to 1.5…
Kim Byung-min named Seoul Tourism Organization chief
Seoul has appointed former deputy mayor Kim Byung-min as president and chief executive of the Seoul Tourism Organization, putting a seasoned policy strategist at the helm for a three-year push to elevate the capital's global profile. Kim began his…
Korea uses fantasy video game to drive real-world tourism
In an era where global travelers often scout their next vacation destination through digital screens rather than traditional guidebooks, Korea's tourism authority is making an unorthodox move into the world of high-end video games. The Korea…
'Corrupt our culture': Republican lawmakers putting 'criminal' birth tourism under microscope * WorldNetDaily * by Ireland Owens, Daily Caller News Foundation
Some Republican lawmakers are sounding the alarm over birth tourism amid rising national security and fraud concerns. The phrase birth tourism refers to the act of foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. to give birth and obtain citizenship for…
Thailand Tightens Entry Rules to Focus on 'Quality Tourism
Thailand's shorter visa-free stays are likely to hit long-haul itineraries harder than short breaks — and the property market harder than hotels. For travel companies, the business impact will depend more on trip length and asset class than…
India's Domestic Tourism Boom May Be Its Biggest Inbound Problem
India's booming domestic market (4.2 billion visits in 2025) is masking a weakening inbound sector, with outbound travel growing faster and making India a net foreign-exchange loser from tourism. Structural constraints are hurting competitiveness:…
Saudi Tourism: Is It Finally About To Happen?
After many prior announcements — all of which turned out to be premature — the Saudi government is now preparing to offer Tourist Visas to those interested in seeing Saudi Arabia for reasons other than business and religious…
Why investment in tourism remains an investment in Wales
From family attractions and activity providers to hotels, holiday parks and visitor accommodation, tourism plays an important role in communities across Wales. It's a sector that supports thousands of jobs, creates opportunities for local…
UAE tourism preparing to 'take-off' in months ahead, says minister
The UAE's tourism sector is preparing to take-off in the next few months, the country's tourism minister said. 'We were in the middle of the storm, and we managed to manoeuvre ourself perfectly. We're ready for the next month,' Minister of Economy…
Northumberland Tories vow to 'block' Mayor's tourism tax plans
The Conservative administration at Northumberland County Council has put itself on a collision course with the North East Mayor over plans to introduce a tourist tax across the region. Kim McGuinness is among the regional mayors who will be allowed…
Why Emerging Destinations Need Entrepreneurs Before Tourists
Thomas Despin, Founder & CEO of Reconnect, builds and operates remote island hospitality projects across Indonesia. When people talk about emerging tourism destinations, they often describe them as places waiting to be…
New watersport centre aims to draw winter visitors
Gray Robinson, right, working with a kite surfing student (Photograph supplied) Kite surfing entrepreneur Gray Robinson wants to turn Bermuda's off-season into the on season with a new partnership with Cambridge Beaches. As the owners of Graykite…
Seoul picks night markets to bring new life to neighborhood alleys
Seoul is turning neighborhood alleys into nighttime destinations, with a new program linking local food, culture and tourism in an effort to extend commercial activity beyond daylight hours. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it held a…
College course to explore Friendly Societies in Bermuda
2599f407-2e7d-43ad-ab5c-6b87865a790d Michael Bradshaw, of the Bermuda Friendly Society Association, will co-lead a course at Bermuda College (Photograph supplied) A new course at Bermuda College will explore how Friendly Societies shaped the…
Brazil's Northeast region gets a brand to match its vibrancy
Brazil's Northeast region has long been defined in tourism marketing by familiar imagery of beaches and sunshine, despite encompassing nine states with distinct histories, cultures, and artistic traditions. Design Bridge and Partners set out to…
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