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France Struggles to Wipe Out Bedbugs at the Airport and on Trains Before Olympics

Bedbugs at the airport and on commuter hotels is definitely lot a good look heading into the Paris Olympics next year.

Antony Paone and Geert De Clercq, Reuters | 1 day ago

Tourism

Government Shutdown: The Impact on Key Travel Sectors

Brief government shutdowns haven’t typically had a big impact on the travel industry. But the longer they go on, the greater the chance for staffing issues and other service disruptions.

Kristin Majcher, Skift | 2 days ago

Tourism

Summer Travel Boom Hurts Domestic Tourism and Prices Out Locals

A summer in Capri or Sicily? What drugery! As European spots burst at the seams in peak seasons, local residents are opting to escape as fast as they can.

Josh Corder | 2 days ago

Tourism

U.S. National Parks Will Close if There’s a Government Shutdown

U.S. National Parks — one of America's most vital attractions — would become unavailable to millions of tourists and locals.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 days ago

News Blog

U.S. to Allow Visa-Free Travel for Israeli Tourists

The U.S. has added Israel to the Visa Waiver Program, the U.S. Department of State announced Wednesday. Starting November 30, Israeli citizens and nationals will be to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business without first obtaining a visitor visa for up to 90 days. Israeli citizens and nationals will only need to complete…

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 days ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Ras Al Khaimah Launches New Short-Form Creative Campaign

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has partnered with award-winning creative agency, Beautiful Destinations, on a new creative campaign featuring 30 pieces of short-form video content. Credit: Beautiful Destinations x Ras Al Khaimah The campaign has been designed to ‘reach travel audiences through ‘real’, snackable content, inspiring travelers as they begin their research, which…

Adam Stacey | 3 days ago

Tourism

Saudi and Israel Say Tourism Can Be ‘Bridge Between Nations’

Israel's tourism minister hopes that his industry could pave the way for normalization with Saudi Arabia. Looking at neighboring Gulf states, it will take more than air routes and visas to shift sentiment.

Josh Corder | 4 days ago

Tourism

Record Number of Chinese Traveling Domestically Amid Economic Slowdown

The record number of Chinese traveling domestically during the Golden Week holiday is disappointing not only many travel agents, but some overseas destinations as well still waiting for their large-scale return.

Casey Hall and Sophie Yu, Reuters | 4 days ago

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Says Its 100 Million Visitor Goal is ‘No Longer Sufficient’

Always keen to outdo itself, Saudi Arabia raises its visitor targets before it has even hit them.

Josh Corder | 4 days ago

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Are Back in Dubai, but ‘Glitz and Glamor’ Isn’t Enough

Chinese travelers are gradually returning to Dubai. Numbers are good, but if the tourism authority wants them be great, it needs to shift away from 'one-hit wonder' strategies.

Josh Corder | 5 days ago