US economy – and seaweed – slow tourist flow to Mexico’s Caribbean resort town

The shaky US economy, insecurity and seaweed are impacting tourism in Tulum, a town in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula renowned for its idyllic beaches and archaeological wonders.

National parks announce ‘America-first’ fee surges for international tourists

In a statement hailing a new “resident-focused fee structure that puts American families first,” the department said as of ...

If Somalia is dangerous, why is it experiencing a surge in tourism?

Despite an international reputation for conflict, piracy and danger, Somalia says it saw a 50% increase in tourists in 2024. As it launches an eVisa, is it really becoming a vacation destination?
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CNN anchor: This is why I go diving with sharks

Editor’s Note: Boris Sanchez is a CNN anchor based in Washington, DC, where he currently co-anchors “CNN News Central” weekdays from 1-4 PM ET. The views expressed in this commentary are his own. Read ...

It used to be Europe’s secret season. Then the crowds arrived

Thought you were beating the crowds by traveling to Europe in fall? So did everyone else. Welcome to the new peak season.
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Philippines’ tourism campaign hopes for boost from social media

The Philippines Department of Tourism has a lot to boast about. The country has beautiful beaches, great scuba diving and a culture that is known for its hospitality. What it doesn’t have is a lot of ...
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The world’s ‘best’ villages for tourism have been announced

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Canary Islanders call for hunger strike to protest against overtourism they say is pricing them out

Locals in the Canary Islands are mobilizing to protest against excessive tourism, blaming visitors for pricing them out of their homes and causing environmental damage. The Spanish archipelago, which ...
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Star Wars: 3 locations hoping for a boost to tourism

Star Wars fans may be coming soon to an idyllic spot near you as tourist officials try to cash in on locations from the new movie in the series. Scenes from “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” ...
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A Los Angeles mansion has become the latest ‘dark tourism’ hot spot

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Tourism tax windfall, K-9 bloodhound rescue, mystery of the deep: Catch up on the day’s stories

👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Cars are lifelines for many Americans, but for some people they’re turning into liabilities. It’s becoming harder to get — and keep — a vehicle, and repossessions are on the ...
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Saudi Arabia says 1,301 died on Hajj this year

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 people died on this year’s Hajj pilgrimage – with “numerous cases” due to heat stress and “unauthorized” trips accounting for more than four out of five ...