British tourists missing after boat fire in Egypt’s Red Sea | Tourism News
Egyptian authorities say an electrical short circuit sparked a blaze on a scuba diving boat carrying 15 tourists and 12 crew members near Marsa Alam.…
Regenerative tourism on the rise as travellers seek to ‘give back’ to the places they visit, connect with nature, locals
Tourism has changed dramatically since the rise of online booking services and homestay platforms.As an extension of this DIY travel revolution, eco and budget-conscious consumers are now…
The perfect blend: how coffee farms in Costa Rica are mixing wildlife, agriculture and tourism | Costa Rica holidays
At the beginning I thought we were in a Bob Dylan song, one of his epic Latino ballads. We drove down gravel roads where the…
Fire warning after cars catch alight in outback after dry grass becomes trapped
It looks like a scene from an outback horror movie.Key points:Communities in northern Australia are reporting an increase in vehicle firesCars are catching fire when long…
India is trying to promote tourism in one of the most militarised places in the world, but some Kashmiris say things are far from normal
Every seat was taken on the commercial flight to Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar.Families with little children ready for a summer holiday, a group of young…
Spain’s Socialists have a Sánchez problem – POLITICO
SEVILLE, Spain — Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez won’t be on the ballot when Spaniards vote in local elections Sunday — but he might as…
K-pop tourism: how Tossa de Mar became a hot spot | Spain holidays
The 9 o’clock bus from Barcelona to the Costa Brava resort of Tossa de Mar is packed, mostly with young Asian women.Seventy-five minutes later they…
Tunisia: Tourism dreams and violence woes after Djerba attack | Religion News
Tunis, Tunisia – Tunisian academic Habib Kazdaghli was on a bus outside the Ghriba Synagogue when the attack happened earlier this month. Neither he nor…
Caravanners ‘stealing water’ from footy clubs in South Australian tourist towns
Residents on the west coast of South Australia say caravanners are stealing water from their towns' water supplies.Key points:Travelling caravanners are stealing water from regional towns…
Aurora australis provides regional tourism opportunity as stargazers seek out clear night skies
Regional towns that boast ideal stargazing conditions are making the most of renewed tourist interest in the southern lights, after recent alluring displays of the aurora…
Beyond barbed wire: South Korea invites public to hike DMZ | Politics News
Ganghwa County, South Korea – Barbed wire is coiled in large circles along the top of a high fence that runs the length of the…
Could climate change turn North-West Tasmania into a wine ‘mecca’? These growers are ‘optimistic’
Step aside Yarra Valley and Coonawarra, Tasmania's traditional dairy and potato heartland is muscling in on the wine scene — with a little help from climate change.For…
‘No one was prepared’: Vanuatu feels cost of climate crisis | Climate Crisis News
Port Vila, Vanuatu – On the waterfront in Port Vila, Mark Philips runs an adventure tours business. He bought U Power Sea Adventures, which guides…
Embattled Alice Springs debates alcohol restrictions set to expire amid tourism and crime concerns
As crime rates in Alice Springs are again highlighted this week, debate continues over a suite of temporary alcohol restrictions imposed on the embattled town, due to expire…
Big Orange development application outlines plans for distillery, restaurant at former tourist attraction
One of Australia's iconic "big things" — that has sat dormant for almost 20 years — could be revived by an urban planner looking to create a…
Amsterdam tells Brits to ‘stay away’ in bid to cut down on sex and booze tourism
Amsterdam's new campaign to clean up its streets - dubbed 'Stay Away' - will target Brits who search for terms including 'stag party Amsterdam' or…
‘Tourism is our only option’: the community banking on birding in north India | India holidays
With the morning sun on her face, Kamla Joshi sits outside her house in Dalar village peeling potatoes with her bare hands, preparing a celebration…
hldHong Kong struggles to win back tourists, ‘World City’ crown | Business and Economy
Hong Kong, China – Early last year, when COVID cases in Hong Kong surged and the government closed schools and speculated about mass testing its…
‘They don’t respect us’: Backlash in Bali as Russians flee war | Russia-Ukraine war
Bali, Indonesia – Russians have poured into Bali in droves since the invasion of Ukraine. In Indonesia’s most popular destination, the arrivals are finding refuge…
China to resume issuing all visa types for first time since 2020 | Coronavirus pandemic News
China says it will start issuing all categories of visas to foreigners from Wednesday, March 15, 2023. China says it will start issuing all categories…