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The rise of industrial tourism in China
China's factory floors have turned out to be sought after destinations during summer vacation this year. There has been a visible rise in tours to hi-tech manufacturing facilities like electric vehicles, electronics, and high-speed trains, with…
New Destinations: The Future of Tourism
Global tourism is surging, but visitors and locals alike are tired of sightseeing culture. At the same time, climate change, modern work and new technologies are reshaping how and where we travel. Here's a look at the biggest forces redefining…
Lawmaker urges cross-departmental task force to unlock HK's eco-tourism potential
Lawmaker Perry Yiu Pak-leung has urged the government to establish an interdepartmental coordination group to steer eco-tourism, as the sector is already highlighted under the Development Blueprint for Hong Kong's Tourism Industry 2.0. SCROLL TO…
Cocktail tourism is thriving in unexpected destinations around the world
NEW YORK (CBS News) – More travelers are planning their trips around “best of” lists — best destinations, hotels, restaurants, and bars. That shift is fueling a rise in cocktail tourism, and it's showing up in some…
Jeta: Searing Indictment Of Tourism Soon To Screen In Hawaiʻi
“I wish I could stay longer. It's so beautiful here.” Variations of this message land in my inbox so often that online dating has become insufferable. They go on bloviating about their enchanted vacation, the turtles … the sand…
Skift Live Tourism Summit: Five Decisions in the Room
North Javits Center, NYC · Sept 22, 2026 Skift Live Tourism Summit 2026 · Pre-Read Every destination has live events on its calendar. The open question is whether it builds anything lasting. Live tourism has become a primary demand…
China-Russia cross-border tourism gains momentum amid optimized visa-free policies
A Russian tourist takes photos on a pedestrian street in Heihe, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 15, 2026. Cross-border tourism and people-to-people exchanges between China and Russia have become more active since the introduction of…
Uzbekistan tourism grows as visitors stay longer and spend more
From the blue-tiled monuments of Samarkand to the old quarters of Bukhara and the walled city of Khiva, Uzbekistan's Silk Road heritage remains the country's most recognisable draw. But a growing number of international travellers are now…
Japan's land prices up for fifth straight year on housing, tourism demand
TOKYO – The average price of land in Japan as at July 1 climbed for the fifth straight year, led by major metropolitan areas with robust housing demand and tourist destinations amid increasing inbound visitors, government data showed on Sept…
This English-Speaking Caribbean Island With 33 White Sand Beaches, 82°F Winters, And $8 Beach BBQ Is Breaking Tourism Records
The second the high-speed boat cuts its engines and pulls into the dock at Blowing Point, the frantic pace of the outside world completely evaporates. You step off the wooden pier, look down at water so clear it looks like liquid glass, and…
Island getaway hit with urgent warning as hurricane damage leaves travelers without power
Tourists are being urged to hold off on visiting a scenic Hawaiian island as it continues to recover from a devastating hurricane. Kaua'i, one of Hawaii's westernmost islands, was battered by Hurricane Lowell on Sept. 7 and 8, which brought severe…
Tel Aviv-Morocco flights reopen, locals eager for Israeli tourists to return
An estimated 20,000 Israelis will visit Morocco by the end of 2026, supporting the local economy through the tourism industry, while Morocco is 'really waiting for Israeli tourists,' Moroccan-Israeli tour guide Uri Attias told N12 News. Direct…
Please No Photos! A Short Film Focuses on Tourists' Obsession with Capturing the Moment
If you find yourself feeling impatient at the slow, meditative opening scenes of “ The Spectacle,” just wait. The short documentary from The New Yorker visits a slew of stunning vistas primarily across Norway, showcasing star-dappled…
Tributes paid following death of former VisitEngland/VisitBritain chief Sally Balcombe
Sep 15, 202605:26 GMT by Phil Davies Former VisitBritain and VisitEngland chief executive Sally Balcombe has died aged 69. Balcombe was described as being a “passionate champion” of the visitor economy as many in the tourism industry…
Israel records annual rise in British summer visitors but overall numbers down
Sep 15, 202606:34 GMT by Phil Davies The number of British visitors travelling to Israel rose by almost 20% year on year this summer even with ongoing hostilities with Iran. The total of 24,900 during June, July and August compared with 20,800…
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