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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…
Busan creates cruise-focused tourism zone to revitalize port district
Looking to vault its maritime economy into a new era of global travel, the southeastern port city of Busan announced Wednesday the designation of the nation's first-ever special tourism zone centered primarily around cruise travel. The new 'Busan…
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…
China aims to become a tourism powerhouse, with 190m inbound arrivals by 2030
Tourists visit the Bund, Shanghai on June 25 Photo: VCG China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has issued a five-year plan to accelerate the construction of a tourism powerhouse, vowing to boost inbound tourist arrivals to 190 million by 2030…
Indira Point: Why Centre wants to protect landmark lighthouse and develop tourism hub
The lighthouse located at Indira Point is an important landmark on the Singapore-Colombo international maritime route and is used as a navigational aid by mariners. It also holds importance for safe navigation towards the Galathea Bay in the coming…
Hoteliers say Cyprus tourism needs stronger crisis playbook
Cyprus' tourism sector remains under pressure from the fallout of the Middle East crisis, although the picture has improved since June, new hoteliers association Pasyxe president Yiannos Pantazis said. In an interview with Politis Radio, Pantazis…
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…
China targets 190m inbound travellers, more global influence in 2030 plan
China aims to attract 190 million international visitors by 2030 – generating US$150 billion in spending – under a new five-year tourism plan that also seeks to increase Beijing's influence over global industry rules. The State…
Mallorca anti-tourism groups spark outrage with handbook urging action
READ MORE: Fresh Mallorca anti–tourism protests erupt as thousands oppose plans that could create 'another Magaluf' Anti-tourism groups in Mallorca are facing backlash after publishing guidance encouraging protesters to target businesses in…
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…
Cyprus Business Now: tourism, economic outlook, construction, Cyta, BoC, energy
The agreement also includes the expansion and upgrade of the facility, with development set to proceed in phases. The first phase is expected to enter commercial operation in early 2027, while the completed project will become the largest privately…
Caught Red-Handed: Texas Hospital Behind Billboards Selling Birth Tourism on Mexico Border
A Texas hospital has admitted they are behind the billboards advertising birth tourism packages on the border of Mexico. NEW: A Texas hospital confirms to Fox News its behind billboards at the U.S.-Mexico border advertising childbirth services and…
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%…
Escape Overtourism With These Three Off-The-Radar Luxury Adventures
Overtourism continues to reshape travel decisions. Overtourism can be highly problematic for cities, threatening to drive housing crises via short-term rentals, straining infrastructure to the breaking point and degrading local culture. It…
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