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Tourism News

The latest tourism and destination news from around the world. Read exclusive interviews with leaders, see the latest marketing campaigns, and understand the bigger issues like coronavirus recovery and destination development.

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Blue Lagoon Iceland to Reopen to Tourists

While Blue Lagoon was closed for over a month, other attractions have remained opened. Tour operators have not seen a drop in demand.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Hollywood Sign’s 100th Anniversary: From Generic Ad to Iconic Image

Like Egypt's pyramids and New York's Statue of Liberty, Hollywood's sign will hold its status as a tourist draw for decades to come.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

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Mexico Inaugurates Flagship Tourist Train

Mexico is holding a ceremony on Friday to commemorate the launch of its Tren Maya, a tourist train considered the flagship infrastructure project of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. "It's the most important public work in the world," Lopez Obrador said about the roughly 965 mile-long project. Mexican tourism agency Fonatur has said the railway…

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Yosemite National Park to Require Reservations in 2024

Yosemite National Park is trying to find a balance between the visitor experience and keeping it accessible.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Travel Businesses Must Focus on Simplifying Sustainable Choices

Ensuring sustainable travel is accessible and uncomplicated is a primary goal for travel businesses like Google, Intrepid Travel, and Kerten Hospitality, looking to reduce the burden of climate change on the consumer and the planet.

Selene Brophy | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

African Nations Look to India to Increase Tourism

The rapidly booming Indian travel market is driving destinations worldwide to ramp up their marketing efforts toward the increasingly lucrative group - including those in Africa for which India is already a crucial source market.

Harriet Akinyi, Skift | 2 weeks ago

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Iran Scraps Visa Requirements for 33 Countries, Including Saudi Arabia

The Iranian government announced on Thursday it's removing visa requirements for visitors from 33 countries, including Saudi Arabia — with which Iran has strained relationship over recent years. The Iranian Students News Agency said Tehran's move means citizens of 45 countries or territories would be able to visit Iran without having to obtain a visa.…

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Turning Dubai From a ‘Dot in the Desert’ to a Global Hub

Issam Kazim reflects on Dubai's transformation into a truly global city.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

Tourism

Unified Visas for Gulf Cooperation Council Would Supercharge Regional Tourism

Collaboration is the approach of Ras Al Khaimah's tourism chief, who is now focusing on boosting travel in the entire Gulf.

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago

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Neom’s Giga-project Gulf of Aqaba: A Collection of Space-age Destinations

Saudi Arabia's Belgium-sized city of Neom has unveiled another giga-project. It's called the Gulf of Aqaba and will contain many of the futuristic hotels the $500 billion project has announced in recent months. The Gulf of Aqaba project will be along the coast with the same name, at the northern tip of the Red Sea.…

Josh Corder | 2 weeks ago