Tourism to Japan reaches 86% of what it was before pandemic
Officials said tourism in Japan is now near 86% of what it was before the pandemic. File Photo by Franck Robichon/EPA-EFE Sept. 20 (UPI) --…
Family behind Googs Track celebrates 50 years since SA four-wheel drive link was bulldozed
It is 50 years since John "Goog" Denton and his family spent every weekend for three years bulldozing a 120-kilometre scrub track from their homestead north of…
Cruise ship pulled free after being stuck in mud for three days in remote Greenland
A luxury cruise ship that ran aground this week in a remote part of Greenland with 206 people on board has been pulled free by a…
Aqua tourism in Northern Australia predicted to cost more as marina insurance rises
A trip out to the reef could soon become more expensive as tourist operators weigh up whether to pass on the cost of escalating marine…
The Surge in Saudi Arabia’s Tourism
Saudi Arabia, a land traditionally synonymous with oil and Hajj pilgrimages, is making headlines with its burgeoning tourism sector. Over a three-month period, the kingdom…
‘A sacred place’: Humpback whales draw visitors to Colombia’s coast | In Pictures
Every summer, thousands of tourists descend on the Colombian town of Bahia Solano to experience the thrill of watching humpback whales as they migrate from the…
Japan’s remedy for ‘overtourism’? Taking visitors off the beaten track | Tourism
Tokyo, Japan – When Paul Christie started conducting tours on Japan’s Nakasendo, an old trade route along the post towns of Nagano Prefecture’s Kiso Valley,…
'I saw the dark side of tourism in my city and decided to do something to fight back'
Emanuele Dal Carlo, who grew up in Venice and watched the city change hugely over several decades, has set up Fairbnb in a bid to…
Since Kerry Sibly left engineering to become an artist, you ‘can’t wipe the smile off his face’
Art had always been a part of Kerry Sibly's life, but it took a backseat when he decided to follow a "serious path" in engineering.Sibly…
Catherine King says airfares ‘will come down’ as other airlines increase capacity
Transport Minister Catherine King has pledged airfares will soon come down, saying Qatar Airways is "not the only airline that adds to competition". Key points:A Senate…
Australia says Qatar’s strip-searches of women factor in blocking flights | Aviation
Transport Minister Catherine King says ‘invasive’ gynaecological examinations a factor in rejecting Qatar Airways bid. Australia’s government has cited Qatar’s strip searches of five Australian…
Home away from home: South Asian vendors in an ancient Omani market | Migration
Muttrah, Oman – The palm-lined beaches and backwaters of India’s state of Kerala bear little resemblance to the Omani mountain-ridged harbour coast where the Sultanate…
‘Russian-only’ businesses in Thailand’s Phuket spark backlash | Tourism
Bangkok, Thailand – A huge influx of Russians in Phuket is producing a backlash from locals, amid complaints of a booming Russian-only economy that covers…
Australia fumes over soaring airfares as Qatar Airways bid blocked | Aviation
Bali, Indonesia – Sydney resident Amber Daines Ungar got a shock earlier this year when trying to book flight tickets to Bali for the school…
Q&A: Maui wildfires ‘an acceleration of injustices’ long felt on island | Climate Crisis News
A massive wildfire driven by hurricane winds scorched communities across Hawaii’s Maui island this month, destroying homes and sending residents fleeing for their lives. The…
A swimming ban in an island paradise has impacted local tourism. But are shark nets and culling the answer?
In the island paradise of New Caledonia's capital Nouméa, it's illegal to swim in the sea — except along a 200-metre stretch of beach.The months-long swimming…
Promotion of Maritime Tourism to Strengthen Pakistan’s Economy
On August 22, the BRICS Summit will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. How do you interpret the significance of this summit? What are your…
Authorities suspect Litchfield National Park bushfire deliberately lit as concerns grow about gamba grass spread
The peak tourism body for Litchfield National Park says the future of the major Northern Territory attraction is hanging in the balance due to the…
Tumut residents concerned about tourism impact as landfill emits ‘rotten-egg’ smell
Residents in a small town on the foothills of the Snowy Mountains are worried a "rotten-egg" smell from a nearby landfill could harm the area's growing…
Russia Adopting Measures Towards Reviving Domestic Travel and Tourism
Recently, the development of the North-South international transportation corridor has been widely discussed in Russia, due to its economic benefits, as well as reorientation of…