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Time to refocus tourism strategy
PETALING JAYA: Tourism stakeholders are urging Malaysia to refocus its tourism strategy on short-haul Asian markets, saying the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East has begun to deter Muslim and European visitors. Malaysian Inbound Tourism…
Major city hikes hotel tax to nearly 20% as tourism bosses eye major events
The Chicago City Council has agreed to raise its tourist tax in an effort to grow traveler marketing programs. The vote on Ordinance 2026-0022544 will raise the tax on hotel rooms within that district to 19% from the rate of 17.5% — which…
Tourism is rebounding, even if the OBA won't admit it
The Fairmont Southampton Resort (File photograph by Blaire Simmons) There's a pattern worth naming. In October, I listened to OBA MPs and Senators voice explicit support for the Loren (Pink Beach and Elbow Beach) Bill in both the House of Assembly…
Korea launches 'K-Chicken Belt' to boost tourism
The government on Thursday unveiled a plan to boost tourism by promoting Korea's most popular chicken dishes and standout restaurants nationwide. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has launched the “K-Chicken Belt”…
The countries where tourism is booming - and where it's declining
Global tourist numbers reached an all-time high in 2025. This fact may well be bemoaned in destinations where rows over overtourism have raged, but it nevertheless marks a significant milestone: the travel industry's first year of growth above…
Canada Strong pass expected to help fuel another booming tourism season in Banff
With the start of the summer tourist season just a few months away, people who work in Alberta's tourism industry are expecting another boom of visitors from both within Canada and around the world. The soaring number of visitors has been…
Las Vegas poker rooms fold as casino tourism plummets to record lows
Tourism has been taking a hit in Sin City — and now comes news of another poker room closure on the Las Vegas Strip. A Resorts World representative confirmed to Fox News Digital that its poker rooms will be discontinued on March 30.
From 'King's Warden' tragedy to Busan's K-pop fever, regional tourism drives new growth
This year's Korea Travel Expo opened its doors Thursday, showcasing a dynamic shift in domestic tourism where cinematic history and record-breaking global appeal are breathing new life into regional tourism. From Yeongwol County's independent debut…
Many tourism hotspots are 'de-marketing' - with mixed success. We researched the smartest ways to do it
Those who watched the recent Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics probably placed Italy high on their travel bucket lists. Global events frequently generate abrupt spikes in visitor demand. This is a boon for many tourism operators and…
LVCVA hires 30-year sports tourism veteran as chief sports officer
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has completed assembling its sports and special events management team by hiring a 30-year veteran of sports tourism. Janis Burke, chief of international sport and strategy for the Cincinnati…
To chop spending, Ottawa will cut science, tourism, foreign aid programs - National
The federal government has tabled details of how it plans to cut billions of dollars from programs that support science, tourism, harbour improvements, journalism, foreign aid, and even the development of a Canadian-made lunar rover module. The…
How to Advertise Hospitality and Tourism Brands on Pinterest
Here is a number that changes how you should think about Pinterest advertising for travel: 96% of top searches on the platform contain no brand name whatsoever. People are not searching for your hotel, your ski resort, or your destination. They are…
Turkey tourism bosses send message to holidaymakers over summer trips
Turkey's tourism chiefs have reassured holidaymakers that the nation is ready to welcome visitors, with flights, accommodation and holiday packages operating as usual. This assurance comes amidst a reported decline in bookings for Eastern…
Taipei and Dresden sign MOU on tech and tourism
By Tung Kuan-yi and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writer The Taipei City Government yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its German sister city, Dresden, on technological innovations, smart city management, talent…
K-chicken belt': Korea's fowl play for tourism
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs unveiled plans Thursday to build a nationwide culinary tourism network centered on Korean chicken dishes, seeking to turn the country's growing global appeal into a draw for gastronomic tourism.
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