American man arrested in Israel for smashing Roman statues in museum
An American man has been arrested in Israel on suspicion of "the deliberate defacement" of valuable sculptures at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Israeli police have confirmed.
2023-10-07 00:58
'Our grief is still too fresh': Lahaina residents petition to delay reopening West Maui to tourists after devastating fires
Residents in Lahaina are petitioning Hawaii Gov. Josh Green to delay reopening West Maui to tourists this weekend, saying the community is still grieving and needs more time to heal after the devastating wildfires that left 97 dead.
2023-10-05 15:17
Fukushima Water Release Won’t Deter China Tourists, ANA CEO Says
There aren’t any signs that the release of treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant will dissuade
2023-09-07 06:49
Venice entry fee will start next year
After talking about an entrance fee for several years, the Venetian authorities have now confirmed that a pilot project charging day-trippers will begin in spring 2024. Visitors will pay 5 euros to enter the city on busy days.
2023-09-06 21:46
German tourist accused of damaging 16th-century statue in Florence
A 22-year-old German man has been detained in Florence accused of damaging a statue in the 16th-century Fountain of Neptune in the Piazza della Signoria, city authorities said in a statement.
2023-09-05 22:19
Maui wildfires: 'If you want to help, keep your trip,' Hawaii tourism official says
The Hawaii Tourism Authority announced Friday it approved more than $2 million to help rebuild Hawaii's struggling tourism industry.
2023-09-03 04:48
Putin's war is forcing Russians to ditch a favorite holiday destination
For more than nine years, Russian tourists vacationing in Crimea didn't need to give much thought to the fact that their country was waging war on Ukraine - or that their sun lounger was parked on occupied territory.
2023-08-27 13:17
Europe's tourist taxes: Everything you need to know
From the ETIAS visa waiver program to the accommodation taxes in Europe, including charges for cruise passengers and the introduction of the Venice entry fee, here are the expenses adding to your European trips from 2024.
2023-08-24 23:22
North Korea airline flies first international flight since Covid
Flight tracking data showed an Air Koryo flight landing in Beijing from Pyongyang on Tuesday morning.
2023-08-22 16:55
Video shows tourist climbing into Rome's Trevi Fountain to fill up water bottle
A video of a tourist climbing into Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain to fill her water bottle has circulated online.
2023-08-17 01:19
Two intoxicated US tourists 'trapped' overnight up the Eiffel Tower
Two American men were discovered on Monday after spending a drunken night up the Eiffel Tower, the monument's management told CNN on Wednesday.
2023-08-16 21:26
'You're kind of raised to hate tourists': Maui fires bring island tensions to a head
Tourist activity has continued despite devastating wildfires, bringing tensions with residents to a head.
2023-08-15 19:25