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Japan's hotels embrace sleep tourism with brain scans and custom beds
An increasing number of hotels in Japan are offering “sleep tourism” experiences – stays designed to promote high-quality and restful sleep. The trend, which started gaining popularity overseas several years ago, provides…
Boston Leverages Major Cultural Events to Drive Tourism Growth
Boston is experiencing a significant surge in tourism, driven by a strategic focus on high-profile entertainment and cultural programming. The city's recent success, highlighted by Noah Kahan's sold-out performances at Fenway Park, underscores a…
Cyprus tourism had the numbers, but where did they come from?
Tourist arrivals to Cyprus fell by 1.1 per cent in July, but a 55.8 per cent jump in visitors from Israel kept the overall decline small while nearly every other major market weakened. A total of 582,754 tourists arrived during the month, compared…
RAK residents can get discounts, benefits by being a tourism ambassador
Ras Al Khaimah is turning its residents and citizens into tourism ambassadors, encouraging them to invite family, friends and business connections from abroad to discover the emirate through a new initiative offering discounted stays, attraction…
They don't deserve this beauty and this breathtaking fragility': Former Antarctic tour guides told researchers why they quit the troubling industry
Despite being one of the remotest places on Earth, more than 100,000 people journey to Antarctica every year. And within the next few years, the number of tourists flocking to the continent each summer could reach 450,000. That's far fewer people…
Vermont has a new tourism brand: 'State of Inspiration'
Updated: 1:14 PM EDT Aug 17, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Vermont rolls out new 'State of Inspiration' tourism brand Updated: 1:14 PM EDT Aug 17, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont has a dedicated new tourism…
Next year's Eurovision host is Burgas, not Sofia. Some Bulgarians are baffled
Ever since Bulgarian singer Dara was crowned winner of the Eurovision song contest this May, it has been clear that the Balkan nation would for the first time in its history have the opportunity to host Europe's biggest party. So when Bulgarian…
Cruise arrivals fuel visitor increase from 2025
8b60e3a5-b835-476d-b182-aa23a8bab317 Grand view: the cover of the Bermuda Tourism Authority's Tourism Industry Measures for the 2nd Quarter/1st Half of 2026 Strong cruise ship arrivals helped the number of visitor to the island to rise by more than…
I started feeling it was a good moment': American tourists return to Israel
More than two years of war, flight cancellations, and travel warnings kept American tourists away from Israel, but this summer, initial signs of a shift are beginning to appear. The number of visitors from the US is rising, foreign airlines are…
Protecting wildlife is an investment in the future
The return of endangered wildlife to protected areas is more than a conservation success story. It is a sign that sustained investment, strong partnerships and community involvement can reverse the loss of species once pushed to the brink. The…
Daily on Energy: Trump administration pursues new strategy to bring gas prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright teased the strategy this morning, telling reporters that while domestic refineries are running at record highs, the U.S. is still facing market pressures from the fact that similar facilities in the Middle East are…
California's water and power supply threatened as Lake Powell hits record low
A critical Colorado River reservoir relied on by California and millions of people across the West has sunk to its lowest level on record — putting both water supplies and hydroelectric power generation under growing pressure. Lake Powell…
Swiss Hotel Industry Sees Slight Increase in Overnight Stays in July
After four consecutive months of decline, the Swiss hotel industry saw a slight upturn in July. (File photo) The Swiss hotel industry recorded a slight increase in overnight stays in July 2026. This slight increase was driven primarily by stronger…
Seoul to welcome second-largest incentive travel group from India
A 1,400-member incentive travel group from India will arrive in Seoul in three batches between Sept. 6 and 11, marking the second-largest group of its kind from India to visit Seoul, the city government said Tuesday. It will be the largest…
Lake Powell hits record low, threatening water, electricity supplies
The water level at Lake Powell, the United States' second-largest reservoir, has fallen to a record low, heightening concerns about the ongoing crisis in the Colorado River system. The milestone at Lake Powell, reached Saturday, comes about a week…
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