tourism


Sweden Or Switzerland? Swedish Tourist Board Launches Campaign To Explain The Difference

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They are both countries in Europe that begin with S and 120,000 people a year mix them up, Google searches show. Read more

Want To Move To Spain? You Could Buy Yourself This Village For The Same Price As A House

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Previous owners who bought the village in the early 2000s had aimed to transform it into a tourist hotspot. Read more

New Tourist Tax And Higher Transport Costs: How Japan Is Planning To Combat Overtourism

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Japan welcomed over 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September. Read more

Japan Tourism Returns To Pre-COVID Levels. How Expensive Is It, And Where Should You Go?

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Japan’s falling currency has made the notoriously pricey destination much more affordable. Read more

Climate-conscious Trips And Holidays With Strangers: Will You Chase These Travel Trends In 2024?

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A survey of more than 27,000 people across 33 countries and territories has revealed what could be next year's biggest t... Read more

Want To Visit Angkor Wat? Cambodias Newest And Biggest Airport Could Make It Easier

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Cambodia hopes to encourage visitors to the famous temple site after tourist numbers fell due to the pandemic. Read more

Jerusalem, Bethlehem: Tourism Reels From Israel-Hamas War During Busy Period For Pilgrimages

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From cancelled flights and cruise trips to empty hotels, how is the conflict impacting the region’s tourism sector? Read more

German Recession: Holidays Must Stay Affordable For Average Earners, Says Travel Chief

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German travel sales have bounced back after the pandemic but with fewer holidaymakers enjoying them. Read more

Shame On You: Cruise Ship Passengers Greeted By Protesters Dressed As Polar Bears In France

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The World Traveller passengers disembarked to a crowd of 80 booing demonstrators in Brittany yesterday. Read more

Sexist Outfits And Underwear In Public: Spanish City Cracks Down On Hen And Stag Dos

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The mayor confirmed that those who do not abide by the rules would face a fine. Read more

Lush Rainforests And Remote Beaches: Angola Is Granting Tourists Visa-free Access

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Angola has passed a resolution granting visa-free entry for 90-days to nationals from over 90 countries. There are 35 Eu... Read more

Our Grief Is Still Fresh: Locals Petition To Delay Tourism Reopening After Hawaii Wildfires

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Hawaii has changed. ‘You shouldn’t be there expecting people to serve you your mai tais and your food,’ says one l... Read more

Swimmers Return To Rio De Janeiro's Beaches Thanks To Successful Clean Up Operation

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For the first time in a decade, Rio de Janeiro's beaches are safe for swimming. Read more

UNWTO World Tourism Day: Where Is It, Who'll Be Speaking And What Happens At The Event?

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It is expected to be the biggest event in its history. Read more

What Is Shoulder Season? Travelling Offpeak Could Help You Save Money And Avoid Crowds

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Travelling outside of peak times can be cheaper and less busy. Shoulder season might just be the best time to get away. Read more

Ancient Roman 'power Palace' Reopens To Tourists 50 Years After It Closed For Restoration

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The nearly 2000-year-old Domus Tiberiana was home to rulers in the city's Imperial era. Read more

Elephant Rides And Circus Shows: New UK Law Clamps Down On Cruel Animal Tourism Abroad

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Campaigners have welcomed the change saying it is a "massive step forward" for the protection of animals used in tourism... Read more

Heading Back To Paris, London Or Rome? Here Are Some Spots You Might Have Missed The First Time

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With US flights to these European capitals set to soar, we take you off the beaten track in London, Paris and Rome. Read more

From Impaler To Icon: Rediscovering The Story Of Vlad Tepes At Austria's Berg Forchtenstein

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Want something spooky to do in the run-up to Halloween? This tour for “vampire apprentices” at Burg Forchtenstein in... Read more

Venice Tourist Tax: Everything You Need To Know About Booking Tickets In 2024

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After delaying the launch, city officials have given a new timeline from when daytrippers will have to pre-book their vi... Read more