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Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and World Economic Forum Launch ‘Beyond Tourism’ Initiative to Drive Transformational Growth

Published November 12, 2025 by Staff Writer

Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and World Economic Forum Launch ‘Beyond Tourism’ Initiative to Drive Transformational GrowthThe announcement took place on the sidelines of TOURISE, the global platform bringing together public and private sector leaders to shape the future of tourism.

The Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, today announced the launch of Beyond Tourism, a…

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Trilateral Tourism Pact: China, Russia, and Mongolia Ink Tea Road Development Plan to Boost Cross-Border Travel

Published November 8, 2025 by Staff Writer

Trilateral Tourism Pact: China, Russia, and Mongolia Ink Tea Road Development Plan to Boost Cross-Border TravelThe conference, attended by dozens of tourism enterprises and associations, also hosted a China-Russia-Mongolia travel agents' meeting, fostering B2B partnerships for packaged tours.

In a landmark move to revive the ancient Silk Road’s lesser-known sibling, tourism ministers from China, Russia, and Mongolia signed the China-Russia-Mongolia…

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U.S. Visa Policy Tightens: New Health and Financial Scrutiny Poses Challenges for International Tourists

Published November 8, 2025 by Staff Writer

U.S. Visa Policy Tightens: New Health and Financial Scrutiny Poses Challenges for International TouristsAnnounced via a confidential cable on November 7, 2025, these changes expand the longstanding "public charge" rule—previously targeted at immigrants—to encompass nonimmigrant visas, including the B-1/B-2 tourist category.

The United States Department of State has introduced stringent updates to its visa processing guidelines, effective immediately, with a pronounced focus on…

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International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2025 Set to Open on November 11

Published November 7, 2025 by Staff Writer

International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2025 Set to Open on November 11

The International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports (MTOS) 2025 is scheduled to open on November 11 in Guiyang City, Guizhou…

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Thousands of Flights Canceled: How the Record U.S. Government Shutdown is Grounding Travel and Tourism

Published November 7, 2025 by Staff Writer

Thousands of Flights Canceled: How the Record U.S. Government Shutdown is Grounding Travel and TourismThe 2025 shutdown's flight cancellations—now a daily reality at 40 major airports—threaten to derail holiday reunions and inflict lasting damage on a $1.3 trillion travel industry already recovering from 2025's inbound slump.

The U.S. federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass funding legislation, has become the longest…

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