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Former Trump White House official warns new CBP social media rule would 'devastate' tourism industry | CNN Politics
Former Trump White House official Mike Dubke tells CNN's Audie Cornish a newly proposed CBP rule would 'devastate' the American tourism industry…
Insight and innovation from the global summit reimagining tourism | CNN Business
How TOURISE 2025 turned bold ideas and big investment into a new playbook for tourism. The inaugural TOURISE summit has offered a rare glimpse of what comes next for a tourism industry going from strength to strength. Over three days in November…
The journey ahead: AI paves the way for tourism business of the future
How you choose your destination, pay for it, book a flight, stay in a hotel and enjoy memorable experiences during a holiday is changing – fast. Artificial intelligence (AI) and new tech are fundamentally transforming the travel sector…
South Korea to end cosmetic surgery tax break that fuelled medical tourism boom
The impending termination of a long-running tax incentive that powered South Korea 's booming cosmetic surgery clinics risks driving away cost-conscious foreigners to destinations like Singapore and dealing an economic blow to the local medical…
Manoharan Periasamy appointed as Tourism Malaysia chairman
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Manoharan Periasamy has been appointed as the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) chairman effective Dec 8. The appointment was announced by Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing in a…
A major breakthrough in a troubled time for Scottish tourism
The season of goodwill was unexpectedly evident in the Scottish tourism industry following a major political development last week. But as ever, it seems, another challenge is lying around the corner. As a difficult year for the sector which has…
South Africa Business Mood Soars to 14-Year High on Tourism Boom
South African business confidence surged to its highest level since 2011 in November, boosted by a tourism boom. A measure of sentiment compiled by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry rose to 132.3 in November from 123.8 in the…
Kenya unveils platforms to boost tourism
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 11 – Travellers can now document their experiences at different tourism destinations in Kenya through the Magical Kenya Souvenir Passport. This follows the unveiling of the innovative travel passport and guide by President…
Donald Trump tourism proposal sparks football fans' fears for 2026 World Cup
A proposal by the Trump administration may prevent many football fans from attending the World Cup Football fans have voiced concerns that Donald Trump's proposed border control measures could significantly impact the FIFA World Cup, which is to be…
Japan's tourism sector braces for fallout from diplomatic spat with China, but diverse markets offer cushion
KUMAMOTO, Japan: A wide-eyed, red-cheeked black bear draws a crowd at Kumamon Square, where it makes an appearance almost every day. Kumamoto Prefecture's local mascot, Kumanon, was created 15 years ago to attract tourists to the Kyushu region in…
Cutting-Edge Snow Storage Guarantees Early Resort Openings and Protects Local Winter Tourism
The solution ensures resorts can start their winter season on a given date, even when autumn temperatures are warmer than average. 'Our solution provides a competitive edge for the early adopters, but in upcoming years it will become core…
Canada Poised for a Surprising Tourism Boom as Travelers Shift Away from Europe and Asia Amid US Policy Turmoil
Canada is poised to join an unexpected lineup of countries-including the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Mexico, and France-experiencing a remarkable surge in tourism amid shifting global travel patterns. As Europe and Asia increasingly turn to…
We Are Facing A 'Tourism Industry Apocalypse' As International Travelers Avoid The USA
Why have major tourist destinations all over America been so depressingly quiet in 2025? Normally tourism accounts for close to 10 percent of U.S. GDP, and that makes it a critical pillar of the U.S. economy. We witnessed an enormous downturn…
Frost Fair Revives Centuries-Old Winter Market Traditions And Brings New Winter Tourism To Southern Maryland
ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. — Historic St. Mary's City opened its inaugural Frost Fair Saturday, transforming Maryland's largest living museum grounds into a family focused winter celebration that added a new annual tradition for St. Mary's County.
Cyprus Business Now: trade, housing, Eurobank, AI, tourism
The report, whose findings were shared by Greek business outlet Newmoney, placed Eurobank and National Bank of Greece (NBG) firmly in the upper section of the European ranking for return on equity. This positioning confirmed that their…
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