Growth of tourism in Antarctica sparks worries about pollution and illness
BRUSSELS (AP) – Rising concerns about climate change potentially causing irreversible melting in Antarctica are prompting an increase in tourism to this remote region. Experts are warning that an influx of visitors may heighten risks related to pollution, disease, and environmental harm. While visitor numbers remain relatively low—mainly due to high costs and logistical challenges—they […]
Texas Aims at Houston ‘Birth Tourism Center’ Serving Chinese Residents
Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Birth Tourism Center The Texas Attorney General’s Office has initiated legal action against a Houston establishment known as the De’Ai Postpartum Care Center. Attorney General Ken Paxton asserts that this center is facilitating the entry of Chinese nationals into the U.S. primarily to give birth to children who obtain […]
Texas Attorney General Paxton files a lawsuit against a Chinese ‘birth tourism’ center for supposedly facilitating the misuse of birthright citizenship.
Texas AG Sues Birth Tourism Center for Alleged Abuse of Citizenship Laws Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against a Houston-area center accused of helping Chinese nationals give birth in the U.S. to exploit birthright citizenship laws. Paxton claims that the Daeye Postpartum Care Center is facilitating the illegal entry of Chinese […]
Significant decline in LA tourism while almost all other California spots experienced increases.
Los Angeles experienced its first decline in tourist numbers since the pandemic. This drop comes at a time when almost every other county in California saw an increase in visitors. As per recent data from Visit California, the state’s tourism sector performed well overall in 2025. Travelers spent around $158.9 billion, marking a slight rise […]
California man admits to leading a $24 million crime tourism theft operation
California Man Pleads Guilty to Running Crime Tourism Operation A man from California recently confessed to leading a cross-border “crime tourism” organization that rented out illegal vehicles for foreign thieves, helping them steal nearly $24 million in luxury goods. Juan Carlos “Pacero” Torra-Duran, aged 59, entered a guilty plea in federal court on Monday. He […]
Galway, Ireland, is looking into a new tourism tax that could generate $2.1 million each year.
Galway Considers Tourism Tax Amid Overtourism Concerns Many renowned tourist spots grappling with overtourism and infrastructure issues are contemplating a somewhat unpopular solution: imposing new taxes on visitors. Galway, a city in western Ireland, famous for its medieval streets and vibrant storefronts, is reportedly considering a tourism tax that could generate over $2.1 million annually. […]
Majorca, Menorca, and Ibiza aim to limit visitor numbers as tourism increases.
Overtourism in the Balearic Islands: Authorities Consider Tough Limits Spain’s popular Mediterranean destinations—Mallorca, Ibiza, and Menorca—are facing significant challenges due to overtourism. Authorities are now exploring implementing strict visitor limits and other measures to tackle this growing issue. The influx of tourists to the Balearic Islands has been dramatic, with projections suggesting over 19 million […]
ICE starts new initiative to tackle ‘birth tourism schemes’ in the US
Focus on Birth Tourism: Trump Administration’s New Initiative The Trump administration is tightening its grip on networks purportedly assisting pregnant women in submitting inaccurate information on visa applications to secure U.S. citizenship for their newborns. This issue has been a focal point for Trump, emphasizing the need to restrict birthright citizenship. An internal email, reviewed […]
Sauer points out significant statistics on hidden birth tourism in Supreme Court case
Supreme Court Reviews Birth Tourism Amid Birthright Citizenship Debate Measuring birth tourism in the U.S. is notoriously tricky. But on Wednesday, Attorney General John Sauer highlighted the staggering numbers noted by the Supreme Court as justices analyze President Trump’s attempts to limit birthright citizenship. “You’ll find this surprising,” Sauer remarked. “Reports suggest that by 2015, […]
Chicago increases hotel taxes to finance tourism marketing efforts for Choose Chicago
Chicago Increases Hotel Taxes Amid Tourism Push Just when things in Chicago seemed like they couldn’t get any more bizarre, a new development has surfaced. The city is set to raise hotel taxes in an effort to boost tourism. Ordinance 2026-0022544 aims to take hotel taxes from 17.5% to 19%, with the extra funds directed […]