Taylor Swift has given theaters a sugar rush. What they need is a steady drip of hits
If you think about it, 2023 is shaping up to be the year that blonde women bailed out the movie industry, with Taylor Swift's concert film, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," providing a shot of adrenaline to the fall after "Barbie" helped offset several high-profile flops during the summer.
2023-10-17 00:23
Hawaii council members unanimously vote to support resolution postponing West Maui's reopening to tourists
The Maui County Council has voted unanimously in favor of a resolution urging Hawaii's governor to delay the October 8 reopening of West Maui to tourism.
2023-10-08 09:47
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 15:27
Millions of Chinese tourists are going on holiday again. Many of them are headed for Thailand
Thailand's golden beaches, shopping districts and ornate temples are filling with tourists once again and Chinese vacationers are getting an especially VIP welcome under a new visa-free scheme.
2023-09-29 10:24
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 04:56
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 13:27
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