Tourism

Hampton University Homecoming Set to Generate $8M-$10M for Coastal Virginia

Hampton, Va. – September 19, 2026 -- Hampton University's 2026 Homecoming, running October 18-25, is projected to generate between $8 million and $10 million in direct and indirect economic activity across Hampton and the surrounding Coastal Virginia region, according to the University.

Visitor traffic climbed sharply during the 2025 celebration

New analytics from Placer.ai show Hampton's campus generated approximately 96,000 visits from an estimated 40,800 visitors during the October 19-26, 2025 Homecoming period. Campus visits rose 16.5% year-over-year, while unique visitors increased 18.3%. The average visitor spent more than five hours in the campus area.

Chongqing Deepens Philippine Ties as Chinese Arrivals Near 320,000

MANILA – September 18, 2026 -- Nearly 320,000 Chinese tourists had entered the Philippines as of September 9, making China the country's fourth-largest source market, Philippine Department of Tourism Assistant Secretary Maria Christina G. Aquino said at a two-day Chongqing-Manila festival that drew roughly 400 business, political and cultural delegates to SM Mall of Asia on September 12.

Chongqing brands sign travel and cooperation deals in Manila

The event, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and the Information Office of the Chongqing Municipal People's Government and organized by the Western China International Communication Organization, staged seven themed exhibitions covering Bayu culture, Chongqing cuisine and 'Made in Chongqing' industrial output. Happyyou International Travel signed a cooperation agreement with Philippine tourism organizations during the accompanying 'China, An Opportunity: Chongqing Brands' conference.

Central Park Bangkok Hits 25M Visits, Launches Global Expansion Push

Bangkok – September 16, 2026 -- Central Pattana's Central Park Shopping Centre logged more than 25 million visits in its first year of operation, including over 10 million from international tourists, ranking the property among the top-tier performers in the developer's retail portfolio.

Central Park Bangkok marks first anniversary with new global brand strategy

To mark the milestone, Central Pattana unveiled "Bangkok's World Stage,