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Feel-Good Friday: Foreign World Cup Fans Remind Us There's No Place Like America - We Should Be Proud

This Friday, we are taking a brief departure from commencement Feel-Goods. Because this week, the foreign fans who are visiting America for the FIFA World Cup have pretty much brok…

State Department Uncovers 'Birth Tourism Networks'

WASHINGTON - The State Department has uncovered several birth tourism networks around the world, The Daily Wire can first report.Under guidance from the State Department to be on h…

The magic of Omaha: Why the College World Series is unlike anything else in sports that's worth the trip

Planning a trip to the College World Series? Here's why Omaha's atmosphere, food scene, and fan culture make it a bucket list sporting event.…

Ivanka And Jared’s Sketchy Albania Private Island Deal Sparking Mass Protests

'No chance that the investment will stop'…

Disney racks up $4.2bn deficit on Paris parks

Exclusive: Analysis shows resort has yet to recoup Disney’s investment despite record revenue and 16m annual visitors Disney has still not recouped $4.2bn of its investment in Disn…

Plans for a Trump family-linked resort spark protests in Albania

A coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania. The government says the project will transform the nation, but environmental campaigners and …

Delhi Govt. to review new draft B&B policy, says Mishra

Delhi's Tourism Minister announces a review of the new Bed & Breakfast policy draft focusing on safety and business ease.…

Cuba to suspend Visa, Mastercard transactions due to U.S. sanctions, central bank says

A number of foreign businesses have severed ties with the Caribbean island in recent days…

Rio Marathon Draws Record 70,000 Runners and 1,124 Foreigners

Rio's biggest road race kicks off today, bigger than it has ever been. With a record field, a fresh international ranking and thousands of visiting…

Melia Pulls Brands From 15 Cuba Hotels Under US Sanctions Threat

Melia will stop managing and branding 15 Cuba hotels before a June 5 US sanctions deadline, joining a broad foreign hotel retreat from the island.…

What to know: Protests grow over Trump family-linked resort in Albania

A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania…

Malviya Nagar hotel hub serving medical tourists under spotlight after deadly fire

Locals estimate that more than 35 hotels and guest houses operate in the neighbourhood, with many offering budget accommodation for patients and attendants. | India News…

Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn

The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.…

UK Government to spend £1.3bn to support ‘spectacular’ Universal theme park in Bedford

The resort set to become the UK’s most popular tourist attraction when it opens in 2031, with millions expected to visit each year…

Govt. enters into agreement with South Africa in education, medical tourism and investments

Government signs agreement with South Africa to boost education, medical tourism, and investment opportunities between the two nations.…

Puducherry rolls out new guidelines for homestays, bed and breakfast establishments to boost tourism

Puducherry introduces self-certification guidelines for homestays and bed and breakfasts to enhance tourism and support local livelihoods.…

Spanish hotel chain Melia exits Cuba over economic and geopolitical strains

The move comes as US President Donald Trump's administration steps up pressure on Cuba. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…

Spanish hotel chain Melia exits Cuba over economic and geopolitical strains

MADRID, June 3 - Spanish hotel group Melia said on Wednesday it would immediately stop managing, marketing and providing brand services for 15 hotels in Cuba, pointing to the islan…

Shimla advocates' road blockade triggers congestion, commuters left stranded

The protest, which led to the disruption of vehicular movement near Chhota Shimla and adjoining areas, has coincided with the ongoing peak tourist season. | India News…

Tourists to be banned in Tadoba tiger reserve’s core areas for 3 months with eye on monsoon

Tadoba tiger reserve bans tourists from core areas during monsoon season for wildlife conservation and visitor safety.…

Poland's controversial 'Highway to Hel' 666 bus revived

Poland's seaside resort called Hel is getting its 666 bus service back, despite earlier opposition from Christian groups.…

Unions in New York now squeeze the public worse than any other mafia — with politicians’ help

Mafia-like unions are pummeling New York — and the political elites are in league with them.…

What can a tour company do when holiday disasters strike? Plenty, it turns out

A 2020 High Court decision found a tour operator liable for customer “disappointment and distress” over a disrupted holiday.…

China's tech boom is creating a new kind of tech tourism where visitors pay for curated robotaxi rides and tours of EV factories and AI and robotics companies (Kinling Lo/Rest of World)

RFP to be floated for Amaravati Economic Region development plan

APCRDA approves RFP for Amaravati Economic Region development, housing for low-income groups, and a special tribunal for disputes.…

‘27k vehicles in Kullu’: Tourist surge triggers traffic congestion in Manali

MANALI: A sharp rise in tourist arrivals over the weekend has led to traffic congestion between Palchan and Manali, with long queues of vehicles seen on the route as visitors from …

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation released on occasion of Vaikasi Visakam

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation released on occasion of Vaikasi Visakam…

SIHM will be readied by August in Uppada: Kakinada MP

Kakinada MP announces SIHM in Uppada will open by August, addressing youth unemployment with ₹12 crore funding for hotel management courses.…

Thirparappu falls draws large number of visitors

Thirparappu Falls attracts crowds of tourists enjoying its year-round beauty, despite traffic congestion and parking challenges.…

Escort demand surges ahead of World Cup matches in NYC, NJ — as 1.2M tourists expected to flock

The World Cup is bringing the world’s best soccer players to the New York area — and sex workers are scrambling to score.…

India's image was ‘stuck with Gandhi-ji’: Tourism minister says PM Modi is now ‘biggest brand ambassador’

“Till 10-15 years ago, Gandhiji was the brand ambassador of India for decades. And now Modiji is the brand ambassador of India," says Gajendra Shekhawat. | India News…

Tourism offers a lifeline to Hong Kong’s dwindling open-air food stalls

Dai pai dong have been in decline for years, but locals and visitors alike are keeping them alive…

Boost for Kodagu heritage as Madikeri Palace set for makeover

Among the proposals is a site museum featuring digital exhibits aimed at showcasing Kodagu’s rich history and cultural heritage…

Indian Navy confined entire Pakistan Navy to its ports during Operation Sindoor: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights how the Indian Navy contained the Pakistan Navy during Operation Sindoor, showcasing military readiness.…

Brian wants to go to the United States. He’s worried he won’t be let in

The travel agent has seen a fall in the numbers of Australians travelling to the United States – a trend backed up by stark new figures.…

Kerala CM to open second edition of Global Travel Market on June 3

Kerala CM inaugurates Global Travel Market 2026 on June 3, uniting over 1,000 tour operators for networking and business opportunities.…

Why a small Scottish island is now closed to tourists on Sundays

Ulva only has 16 people living there, but since a starring role on Banjo and Ro's Grand Island Hotel tourists have flocked to the island.…

Why Jewish tourists no longer feel safe being visibly Jewish in London - opinion

This would be my sixth London-with-English-Speaking Savta trip for my grandchildren of bar and bat mitzvah age, always taking two or three cousins who had reached the appropriate a…

Pahalgam after the terror attack: Why tourists are returning to Kashmir’s most beautiful hill station

Despite a past terror attack, Pahalgam welcomes returning tourists with its stunning beauty and warm local hospitality.…

Switzerland to collaborate with J&K on sustainable tourism, vocational training

Switzerland partners with J&K for sustainable tourism and vocational training, enhancing regional development through collaborative initiatives.…

Beijing allows Hong Kong yachts to berth more easily in some mainland Chinese ports

State Council revamps maritime policies, exempting Hong Kong and Macau yachts from customs guarantees and simplifying registration in Greater Bay Area.…

Big, Bad Apple: NYC clobbered in top 10 list of hotspots that visitors most regret seeing

Overall, the United States didn’t rank very highly, either.…

Heatwave brings traffic chaos and litter 'horror'

Locals and tourists flock to beauty spots and beaches in Wales causing litter and traffic 'chaos'.…

Greens seek curb on unregulated tourism in Wayanad

Greens call for action against unregulated tourism in Wayanad, citing wildlife conflicts and environmental degradation post-landslide.…

Vancouver’s World Cup events could cost B.C., city up to $114-million, province estimates

The province’s latest figure accounts for expected revenues and federal funding…

Royal Caribbean’s Giant Beach Resort Blocked by Mexico after Environmental Backlash

Royal Caribbean's plan to build one of Latin America's most extravagant water parks has collapsed, rejected by Mexican authorities. Perfect Day Mexico was Mexico blocked Royal Cari…

Fingal's Cave: Scotland's 'cave of melody' where eerie echoes bounce off pillars of solidified lava

Fingal's Cave is a hollow inside the Scottish island of Staffa that is characterized by massive, interlocking hexagonal columns of volcanic rock and astonishing acoustics.…

Croatia enables alcohol sales ban to tackle drunk tourists

The measure does not apply to bars or restaurants. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…

Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully

The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.…

Policy address: Kerala to be positioned as India’s most emotionally engaging tourist destination

Kerala aims to become India's most emotionally engaging tourist destination by integrating cultural heritage into sustainable tourism development.…

Inside Guatemala’s Plan to Be Central America’s Next Long-Haul Destination

Guatemala tourism minister Harris Whitbeck tells Skift he's in final-stage talks with a major European carrier as the country boosts tourism efforts.…

Forget Amalfi and Mykonos. Dalmatia is the Mediterranean’s crown jewel

Americans have been flying past it for years. A new direct flight from Newark has plans to change that.…

NYC tourists will face even stiffer hotel rates, skimpier services after ‘shocking’ new labor contract: experts

“This is a shocking contract and will result in higher room rates and loss of services, because something has to give,” said one hotel executive.…

Record 1.24 million devotees offer hair at Tirumala temple in 27 days

The TTD says 12,43,063 devotees tonsured their heads at the Kalyanakatta in Tirumala between May 1 and 27, well above the May totals of 2024 and 2025.…

Can Asean chairmanship and ‘authenticity’ lift Philippines’ tourism game?

While the bloc’s chairmanship is a plus point, Manila needs to overcome accessibility challenges to attract more regional tourists.…

China police officers dig through sand with bare hands to search for Taiwan tourist’s lost phone

Crime fighters get on their knees to manually search shifting sands; eventually find ‘despairing’ visitor’s mobile at peak of a dune.…

Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists

The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.…

Hasan Piker Makes the Perfect Case of the Birthright Tourism Scam, GOP Rep Says

Self-described Marxist influencer Hasan Piker has drawn sharp criticism from GOP officials who accuse him of working against the United States.…

NY state earmarks $1M to launch new Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx

Hip Hop Hooray!…

How much can we see with seven days in Italy?

You don’t have enough time to take in more than a couple of cities and there are two obvious candidates.…