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How RedNote, WeChat are reviving Thailand's Chinese tourism market
The queues start to form before the lunchtime rush at Phed Mark, a Bangkok kitchen with a pop-up feel that dishes up steaming plateloads of pad kaphrao – a runny fried egg with fiery minced meat over rice – to a clientele of mainly…
LegCo backs new strategy to boost tourism through culinary experiences
A non-binding motion urging the government to promote tourism through dining was passed by the Legislative Council (LegCo) on Thursday, with lawmakers calling to add cultural elements to the menu. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Proposed by…
China's May Day tourism sees rise in trips, spending data yet to be released
China's tourism sector saw a rise in trips during the May Day holiday, though official data released the day after the five-day break did not include spending figures that usually provide a fuller picture of consumption over the period. SCROLL TO…
Iran war expected to negatively impact Swiss tourism
However, the industry's promotional organisation is expecting stable demand during the summer period. The marked slowdown recorded by the Swiss hotel industry in March (-5.2% year-on-year), the first full month to be marked by the outbreak of war…
HK graduate job vacancies fall 14.1pc yet salary rises 2pc in Q1, with accounting, tourism leading hire
Full-time job vacancies for Hong Kong university graduates fell 14.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026, yet median starting salary rose 2 percent to HK$20,000, with accounting, tourism, and retail bucking the slump to ramp up recruitment as a…
A82 'embarrassing for nation that prides itself on world-class tourism
The chamber said the 'Loch Lomond Squeeze' was not just a bottleneck but is dangerous for drivers and pedestrians, costly for businesses facing delays and 'embarrassing for a nation that prides itself on world-class tourism'. The chamber said: 'For…
EU: Iran crisis does not yet warrant emergency measures for tourism sector
The EU is set to tell airlines that the impact of the war in Iran on tourism is not yet severe enough to warrant emergency measures, such as waiving carriers' obligations to pay compensation for canceled flights, draft EU guidelines seen by Reuters…
Louisiana tourism tops $19 billion as Acadiana helps drive growth
LAFAYETTE PARISH — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser visited Lafayette's Moncus Park for a tourism breakfast during National Travel and Tourism Week. Louisiana's tourism industry continues to grow, and state leaders say Acadiana is playing a major…
Tourism leaders see bright spots across New Orleans
Tourism powers New Orleans ' economy. Why it matters: State and local officials are using National Travel and Tourism Week to spotlight an industry that remains one of Louisiana's biggest economic drivers, especially in New Orleans. The big…
D.C. tourism rose slightly, but international visitors declined
D.C.'s tourism industry reported slight growth in 2025, with more visitors for the third year running. Why it matters: The nation's capital is leaning into tourism and attractions (see: stadiums, IndyCar, the NFL draft) to make up for an economic…
Exclusive: S.F. tourism expected to grow in 2026 as AI boom boosts conferences
San Francisco's tourism sector is expected to see continued growth in 2026, despite rising fuel prices and geopolitical disruptions amid the Iran war. The city is projected to welcome 24.2 million visitors this year, up from 23.7 million last year.
Pocono tourism officials optimistic for year ahead at annual summit
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry gathered at the annual Tourism Day Summit at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center. “To talk about some of the things that happened in 2025 and to look forward to…
How much tourism contributes to local economy in Merthyr Tydfil
Tourism contributes more than £156m towards the local economy in Merthyr each year, latest figures show. A report for the council's Thriving scrutiny committee on the council's destination management plan 2026-30 said the economic value of…
China tourism continues to surge - exclusive interview with Li Huixin, head of China's tourist office in Budapest
Li Huixin, Director of China National Tourist Office in Budapest. Photo: Daily News Hungary As the global tourism market accelerates its recovery, China is welcoming international visitors with greater openness, convenience, and diversity. In a…
Crime declined, but so did tourism, downtown DC business leaders say
Did the deployment of the National Guard have an impact on D.C. tourism? It did, according to the annual State of Downtown report, released Thursday morning by the Downtown DC Business Improvement District (BID). The group is using terms we can all…
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