BEIJING — British and Canadian citizens can enter China without a visa starting Tuesday, bringing to 79 the number of countries granted visa-free access in a bid to…
Read more China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countriesROME — One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of…
Read more Ancient Rome meets modern technology as tourists visit an ancient home via livestream toursA federal judge’s ruling allows Hawaii’s new tourist tax, which includes a levy on cruise ship passengers, to take effect in 2026 HONOLULU — A federal judge’s ruling…
Read more Judge upholds Hawaii’s new climate change tax on cruise passengersROME — Tourists visiting the Trevi Fountain are now going to pay more than just the legendary coin toss over their shoulder to get the Instagrammable selfie in…
Read more Visiting the Trevi Fountain now will cost more than just a coin toss with a 2-euro tourist feeSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — The Dominican Republic has authorized the arrival of 800 new flights to accommodate a surge in tourists who were originally planning to vacation…
Read more Dominican Republic authorizes more flights for tourists rerouted by Hurricane MelissaThe turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on travelers’ minds this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush…
Read more The shutdown is over. Flights have resumed. Thanksgiving travelers might wonder: What now?BEIJING — Local authorities have shut down a popular hiking destination on Mount Everest in China’s Tibet region because of heavy snowfall and icy conditions. Tourism officials said…
Read more China closes a hiking area on Mount Everest because of heavy snowfallKALSOY ISLAND, Faroe Islands (AP) — While once the Faroe Islands might have slipped under the radar, more tourists than ever are arriving on the remote archipelago in…
Read more Prepare for wild weather and don’t bother the sheep: What to know about visiting the Faroe IslandsPORTLAND, Maine — Leaf-peeping season has arrived in the Northeast and beyond, but weeks of drought have muted this year’s autumn colors, and sent leaves fluttering to the…
Read more Drought mutes fall leaf-peeping seasonISLAMABAD — ISLAMABAD (AP) — Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad said Friday it is launching flights to Kabul, making it the latest airline to offer direct routes to the…
Read more Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad launches direct flights to KabulOLD FORT, N.C. — Morning mist is still burning off the surrounding mountains when they appear: Small groups of helmeted riders on one-wheeled, skateboard-like contraptions, navigating the pitched…
Read more Helene interrupted this town’s outdoor tourism makeover. How businesses are doing a year laterOLD FORT, N.C. — Morning mist is still burning off the surrounding mountains when they appear: Small groups of helmeted riders on one-wheeled, skateboard-like contraptions, navigating the pitched…
Read more Helene interrupted this town’s outdoor tourism makeover. How businesses are doing a year laterKANDAL, Cambodia — Cambodia on Tuesday opened the capital’s new Techo International Airport as officials welcomed an inaugural flight to great fanfare, with the hope of boosting tourism.…
Read more Cambodia opens new airport in Phnom Penh aiming to boost tourismLAS VEGAS — For a few hopeful weeks this summer, a bright billboard on the major highway linking Toronto to New York greeted Canadian drivers with a simple…
Read more A downturn in international travel to the U.S. may last beyond summer, experts warnLAS VEGAS — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some…
Read more Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdownLAS VEGAS — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some…
Read more Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdownULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AP) — With its reindeer sleigh rides, camel racing and stunning landscapes with room to roam, Mongolia is hoping to woo visitors who are truly looking…
Read more Mongolia is in the tourism spotlight and making it easier to visit. Reindeer sledding, anyone?NEW YORK — Small businesses along popular vacation destinations like boardwalks and piers in the U.S. say the number of tourists flocking to the waterfront is back to…
Read more Summer tourists flock to boardwalks and piers while sticking to their budgetsSpirit Airlines is moving farther away from its history as a fee-happy budget airline and will start selling tickets that include some of its most popular extras in…
Read more Spirit Airlines is going upscale. In a break from its history, it will offer fares with extra perksBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Imagine planning a vacation and not being able to check Airbnb or another online booking site for an apartment in which to spend a…
Read more Barcelona wants to get rid of short-term rental units. Will other tourist destinations do the same?
