Budget 2026: $79m boost for tourism and farming by stopping the spread of wilding pines
“Wilding pines are quite simply an environmental disaster, either way you look at it,” Luxon said. Southland MP…
Hantavirus scare threatens Argentina’s Ushuaia tourism appeal
Ushuaia. Patagonia. These are names synonymous with far-flung adventures and the romance of icily remote destinations. For half…
Louvre Announces Mona Lisa Will Have Her Own Building in Major Redesign to Ease Tourist Scrum
A rendering of the Grande Colonnade redesign – credit French Ministry of Culture and Louvre The world’s most…
More Canadians snubbed U.S. travel than previously thought, cell phone data shows
Last September, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley issued a plea to Canadian travelers as the tourism-centric city grappled…
Sakura season in Japan is not just about pretty flowers
Since spring began in March, flowers have been blooming everywhere. Japan, specifically, is gently veiled in a soft,…
Tourist arrivals to Greece rise 6.4% in 2025, reaching 43 million
Foreign travelers who visited Greece in 2025 reached 43.31 million, representing an increase of 6.4% compared to 40.69…
Tourists stay less but spend more
A new study has identified shorter visitor stays, widening regional disparities and fatigue in traditional markets as key…
Commerce Commission signals it may block Rotorua whitewater rafting merger
Under the Commerce Act, the merger can be cleared only if the regulator is satisfied it is unlikely…
War-driven costs weigh on Greek economy
Rising costs and weakening demand are tightening pressure on Greece’s economy as the impact of the war in…
Climate, quality and data to drive tourism growth, WTTC says
File photo. [AP] Climate adaptation, higher-quality experiences and stronger digital infrastructure will shape tourism growth over the next…
This airline offers bunk beds for its long-haul flights, but they come with rules
Air New Zealand wants to offer a more decent mid-flight sleep on long-haul flights in small lie-flat bunks…
Vietnam shifts tourism strategy toward higher spending, longer stays
Eva, a tourist from Poland, reacts upon arriving at the Thoi Son community tourism site in Dong Thap…