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'It's Like a Pandemic.' Cuba's Tourism Industry Is Completely Unraveling.
Tourism was booming when Sarah Foda began working at Caribbean Tours' operations in Cuba a decade ago, with 84 employees shepherding thousands of foreign visitors each month to the island's faded Spanish-colonial cities and turquoise beaches. With…
Barrier-free tourism gains ground in Korea
Korea's tourism industry is increasingly shifting its focus toward barrier-free travel, as government agencies and local authorities expand programs designed to improve accessibility for seniors, people with disabilities and other travel-vulnerable…
Tourism Ministry Director General to visit U.S. in push to boost tourism
Israel Ministry of Tourism Director General Michael Izhakov traveled to the United States this week, leading a professional ministry delegation for a series of meetings and events in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. The trip aims to strengthen…
Atlantic Ocean turns tropical, turquoise blue ahead of peak tourism season on the East Coast
If you're looking for tropical waters, you may not have to travel that far. The color of the ocean is appearing brighter than normal with a turquoise blue tint along the Mid-Atlantic coast, and there's a reason for it. Satellite imagery from NASA…
Drop in travel, tourism raises concerns for some New Hampshire communities
Drop in travel, tourism raises concerns for some New Hampshire communities Instead of large crowds flocking to some popular New Hampshire tourist destinations, some places are bracing for this summer to look *** little different. We estimated last…
Ebola's threat in Uganda extends far beyond public health
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK, Uganda — Located about 200 miles from the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo, the fears of infection here are low. Yet the anxiety over the consequences of the public health crisis is sky-high in…
Mexico emerges as cheapest 2026 World Cup host for accommodations
May 26 (UPI) -- Mexico is positioning itself as the cheapest option for accommodations during the 2026 World Cup, while rates in host cities across the United States and Canada continue to rise as the tournament approaches. Internal Airbnb data…
America 250 Comes to Life in Florida Through Statewide Celebrations and New Historical Docuseries
As a cornerstone of the celebration, VISIT FLORIDA has launched a new seven-episode docuseries titled ' America 250: A Portrait of Florida.' This series explores the people, places and pivotal moments that shaped both Florida and the U.S.…
Row breaks out over claims of Somerset 'holiday tax' plan
Conservative councillors in Somerset have been accused of 'misleading' residents over a nascent proposal to introduce a 'holiday tax' on local businesses. The government has been consulting on proposals to allow certain local authorities to charge…
Job ad for shepherds goes viral in China exposing labour market strains
Chinese farm owner Zuo Xiaoyong was stunned to see his job ad for shepherds to work in the remote and rugged grasslands south of Mongolia becoming the day's top trending social media post. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT More than 700 people…
Pest with 'no cure' sparks panic at Napa vineyards as urgent alert issued
An urgent warning issued Tuesday by Napa County's agricultural commissioner has sparked concern across California after an invasive insect linked to devastating vineyard disease was discovered in grapevines sold at Costco Wholesale and distributed…
Madagascar Is Back On The Radar. What Experts Say Travelers Should Know
Ring-tailed lemur with her cute babies in Madagascar Is Madagascar back on the radar? After a period of unrest pushed the country into Level 3, 'Reconsider Travel,' the U.S. Department of State recently lowered its advisory to Level 2…
Multi-destination GBA yacht scheme will draw visitors to HK, lawmaker says
Lawmaker Roy Chu Lap-wai said the government's proposed individual travel scheme for yachts and its accompanying multi-destination tourism model will be instrumental in attracting more high-end visitors to the city. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…
NYC just beat Las Vegas as America's most sinful city
News A new study ranked more than 200 U.S. cities on nightlife, dating, drinking and vice—and New York beat Las Vegas for the top spot. Move over, Las Vegas. America's so-called Sin City has officially been dethroned—and the new…
Historic Landmark Goes All In On US 250th With Enormous American Flag
The Hoover Dam was adorned by a massive football field-sized American flag over Memorial Day weekend ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration. Nevada and Arizona leaders came together to adorn the iconic landmark with a…
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