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Costa Rica seeks UNESCO Global Geopark status for Cerro Chirripó. Discover how this shift affects tourism, conservation, and access to the 3,820m peak.

Malaysia Airlines is resuming non-stop service to Busan for the first time since 1998, while simultaneously scaling daily operations to Brisbane and Fukuoka.*

Explore the tourism surge across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Idaho for 2025–26. Analyze visitor spending, growth drivers, and the shift toward adventure and sp

W Costa Navarino expands its autumn offering in Messinia, Greece, blending high-performance fitness, Detox. Reset. Refresh programs, and cultural exploration.

Porto has solidified its position as a premier European food destination by integrating Atlantic seafood and Douro Valley viticulture into a diverse dining ec

IATA warns that expanding the EU Emissions Trading System beyond Europe could hike ticket prices and disrupt global aviation economics and CORSIA.

UN human rights experts urge the UK to implement a comprehensive re-sentencing program for 2,400 prisoners trapped in the abolished IPP regime.

Messe Berlin Americas joins the WTTC as a Regional Member to drive Pan-American tourism growth ahead of the inaugural ITB Americas in Guadalajara.

The UK travel industry introduces a comprehensive Accessible and Assisted Travel Guide to remove barriers for disabled travelers and drive commercial growth.

China's SAMR imposes a RMB 5.18 billion penalty on Trip.com Group for abusing market dominance through exclusive hotel deals and pricing controls.

New data from GBTA Convention 2026 reveals a paradigm shift in corporate travel: 92% of buyers see AI as a strategic enhancer, not a replacement.

HSMAI awards four hospitality students with the 2026 Mike Dimond Scholarship, providing $2,000 grants and mentorship to future tourism leaders.