Tourist influx to Mustang soars with improved road access

KATHMANDU: The number of both domestic and international tourists visiting Mustang has surged significantly following road upgrades under the Beni–Jomsom–Korala national pride project. The newly blacktopped stretches between Myagdi and Mustang...

Tourism accounted for 13% of Greek GDP last year

ECONOMY TOURISM [Shutterstock] Tourism revenues for 2024 amounted to 21.7 billion euros, an increase of 5.4%. Further growth is expected this year, barring any major geopolitical developments that would impact travel to Greece. The direct...

Tourist sits on art work, breaks Swarovski crystal-covered ‘Van Gogh’ chair in Italian museum. Watch

A tourist couple is under fire after they caused significant damage to a valuable art piece at the Palazzo Maffei Museum in Verona, Italy. According to a statement released on the museum’s Facebook page, two visitors were admiring the “Van Gogh”...

Tourism opportunities lost in the…

Role Funding: pijf-0044 Win Geddes, owner of Tio Ohiwa Harbour Cruises and Oyster Experience, is leading a boycott alongside other Eastern Bay of Plenty tourism operators against the Whakatāne District Council after it withdrew funding from...

Tourists scramble after snake crashes popular waterfall pool

We are not “over” tourism: James Thornton, Intrepid Travel CEO

Like many post-lockdown travellers, I visited Rome in the height of summer – crowded, hot, busy and queues everywhere. It was overtourism in action – and I was part of the problem. Overtourism describes when travellers put undue pressure on a...

Investment Magnet: Egypt’s strategic bet on tourism

For centuries, Egypt's iconic landmarks and rich cultural tapestry have captivated the world. Today, the country is not merely preserving its timeless allure, it is actively crafting a vibrant and resilient tourism sector. Poised to become an even...

India News | Tourist Influx Chokes Himachal Roads: Over 3 Lakh Vehicles Enter Shimla in Two Weeks, Authorities Plan Traffic Reforms

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 17 (ANI): With the summer holiday season in full swing, Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a massive influx of tourists from across the country, especially from the northern states. This surge has brought life...

Spain tourism protests sparks Airbnb response after thousand march against holiday homes

Short-term rental giant Airbnb has spoken out after large-scale protests across the Balearic Islands saw up to 30,000 people marching through tourist hotspots to demand more action against the disastrous effects of mass tourism. Many of the...

"What I got for $20": American tourist shows off Woollies groceries that would cost double back home

An American tourist shared a TikTok video showing 15 grocery items he bought from Woolworths for R400 ($20) The tourist said the same groceries would cost him over R1000 back in America, but South Africans weren't impressed with his "bargain"...

GCC Unified Tourist Visa Approved: Travel To 6 Gulf Countries With Single Visa Soon

Last Updated:June 17, 2025, 10:09 IST UAE's Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri announced the approval of the GCC unified tourist visa, set to boost tourism in Gulf countries. It will be rolled out soon. People sit on a boat as it sails...

Spain’s tough new rules for tourists unveiled — from drink bans to tour groups

Spain has introduced new measures to combat overtourism (Picture: Shutterstock) Spain has long been the world’s most popular holiday destination for British tourists. In fact, Brits made up the biggest proportion of the record-breaking 94 million...

Major Spain holiday rules you might not know amid anti-tourist protests

Spain has introduced new measures to combat overtourism (Picture: Shutterstock) Spain has long been the world’s most popular holiday destination for British tourists. In fact, Brits made up the biggest proportion of the record-breaking 94 million...

Japan Railway, logistics firms launch more luggage service options for tourists

Such services are expected to alleviate congestion from bulky luggage taking up space on trains and at tourist spots.PHOTO: AFP TOKYO – More railway and logistics companies are offering luggage storage services in Japan. As this allows foreign...

Thai airport firm sees worst stock drop in Asia as post-Covid-19 tourist flood turns into trickle

Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport on March 8, 2024. The sell-off for what was once the world’s most valuable airport operator is playing out as safety concerns rattle Thailand’s tourism industry.PHOTO: ST FILE BANGKOK – Thailand’s post-Covid-19...

Parks in J&K tourist destinations, including in Pahalgam reopen after attacks

Several parks in Jammu and Kashmir's tourist places, including some in Pahalgam, that were closed in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack were reopened on Tuesday, officials said. The reopening of the parks has been welcomed by the tourists...

Photos: Parks at tourist destinations in J-K reopened

Srinagar: Several parks in Jammu and Kashmir’s tourist places, including some in Pahalgam, that were closed in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack were reopened on Tuesday, officials said. The reopening of the parks has been welcomed by...

UK tourists outsmart angry anti-tourist protesters in Spain with simple tactic

UK tourists have outsmarted angry anti-tourist protesters with a simple tactic after THOUSANDS of sunbeds in Majorca in the European Union holiday hotspot were scrapped. Brits in Majorca have taken their towels to the beach after bosses scrapped...

480,000 tourists flock to Cyprus in May

UK remains top source of tourists in Cyprus Tourist arrivals in Cyprus rose by 13.7 per cent in May 2025, reaching a total of 479,160, compared to 421,400 in the same month last year, according to the state statistical service. For the period from...

Parks At Tourist Destinations In J&K, Including Some In Pahalgam, Reopened

SRINAGAR, Jun 17: Several parks in Jammu and Kashmir’s tourist places, including some in Pahalgam, that were closed in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack were reopened on Tuesday, officials said. The reopening of the parks has been...