Virgin Galactic flies its first tourists to the edge of space | Space News
Richard Branson’s company expects to begin offering monthly trips to customers on its winged space plane. Virgin Galactic has rocketed to the edge of space…
World’s largest cruise ship prepares to sail as COVID-hit industry rebounds | Tourism
With cruise bookings seeing a resurgence after the COVID-19 pandemic left luxury liners high and dry, a Finnish shipyard is putting the final touches on…
Where Russians are spending the summer – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Even as war rages in Ukraine, hundreds of thousands of Russians are eyeing popular…
Stanage Bay, remote Queensland fishing paradise, home to ‘some sort of special power’ and a crab-tying champion
A lifetime of fishing memorabilia surrounds Jason Mitchell, the "pirate" of Stanage Bay.The town was famous for its annual crab-tying competition, where entrants raced to…
US limits visa waiver for Hungarians – POLITICO
The United States on Tuesday sharply limited Hungary’s participation in its visa waiver program over security concerns regarding new passports issued between 2011 and 2020. …
Saudi Arabia eyes aviation expansion to get in on crucial tourism market | Business and Economy News
Saudi Arabia has concluded a successful Hajj season, an annual event that, along with year-round Umrah pilgrimages, makes the kingdom an estimated $12bn. So far,…
Holiday-makers urged to do their research as destinations feel effects of climate change
Climate change has played a devastating role in a summer of extreme heat across the globe, crippling tourism in European holiday spots.This week, wildfires on…
Panama’s Darien Gap a magnet for tourists, ‘hell’ for migrants | Migration
Deep in the Panamanian jungle, Venezuelan migrant Franca Ramirez was scrambling to reach higher ground as a rushing river broke its banks when something caught…
Wildfire burns forests north of Athens as fires weaken in Greece’s south-east and west
A wildfire intensified overnight and swept along forests north of Athens for a second day, as firefighters managed to contain other blazes south-east and west…
Italy air transport strike grounds hundreds of flights | Tourism News
Some 1,000 domestic and international flights were cancelled as a result of the strike by ground crew. Tourists across Italy will have to change their…
New owners take over remote Archer River Roadhouse on Cape York after 18 years
Over two decades running one of Queensland's most remote roadhouses, Brad Allan has copped plenty of cyclones, fished dozens of stranded motorists out of the…
Bali tourist deaths shine spotlight on safety in rafting scene | Tourism News
Bali, Indonesia – On October 3 last year, 64-year-old United States citizen Robinaugh Clifford Neil and nine other foreign tourists set off on two inflatable…
Virgin Galactic’s first commercial space flight safely lands | Space News
Passengers and crew on VSS Unity rocket plane went for 90-minute suborbital ride to edge of space in landmark flight. Virgin Galactic, the company founded…
Italy vows to find and punish tourist who defaced 2,000-year-old Colosseum
Italy's culture and tourism ministers have vowed to find and punish the tourist who was filmed carving his name and that of his apparent girlfriend…
Titan victims killed in extreme adventure tourism
The shock of losing loved ones suddenly is one of the most troubling of tragedies. But add to that the mystery of where their bodies…
Are the risks involved in sea and space tourism too high? | News
Commercial companies offering dangerous adventures to the ends of the Earth and beyond are attracting billions of dollars every year. Governments used to be the…
Greek Travel & Tourism sector to approach full recovery this year, says WTTC
The handbook says Kanyaka is in Maputo, Southern Mozambique. it further says that Kanyaka is situated nearby to Tóbia and Jona. It is an island…
Paris Air Show kicks off with record order from India’s IndiGo | Aviation News
Airbus won the multibillion-dollar deal for single-aisle planes – the largest ever by number of aircraft. Airbus announced a record 500-plane deal with Indian airline…
Promoting Tourism in Ex Fata: Challenges and Opportunities
Tourism is considered to be one of the most vital industries in the world. The industry not only fuels economic growth but also promotes cultural…
Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations | Tourism News
Saudi Arabia and China’s strengthening relationship is increasingly important to both Riyadh and Beijing as the kingdom pushes ahead with Vision 2030 and China with…