Samoa airport fee increase sparks wrath of global airline group, concern for diaspora and tourism
Hee said Iata was urging the Government to reconsider the fee increases and engage the industry in better…
Calls for protection of Tasmania’s penguins amid reports of birds ‘handled by the neck’
Each summer, tourists flock to Tasmanian beaches to marvel at penguins returning from the sea to feed their…
Travel company sends tourists to AI-generated Tasmanian hot springs
The owner of the Weldborough Hotel, Kristy Probert, said the pub had been flooded with people searching for…
Fewer Chinese tourists cause weaker outlook for Japanese retailers in 2026
Travel & Leisure Department store tax-free sales fell in December as China arrivals dropped 45% Japan’s department stores have…
Waioweka Gorge: Swiss family separated from belongings after slips cut off road
Overnight they heard cars and trucks driving on the road, but it was quiet by 8am. That all…
‘It’s only a matter of time’
Not every tourist to wildlife areas obeys the rules and regulations designed to keep both humans and animals…
Louvre museum to charge non-Europeans more: Here are the tourist attractions using dual pricing
On Wednesday, the Louvre Museum in Paris raised admission prices for most non-European visitors by nearly half in…
‘You don’t know what you’re dealing with’
A video posted on Reddit highlighted the potential dangers of acting carelessly around kangaroos in Australia. A user…
How Japan’s tax-free shopping rules are changing for foreign visitors this year
Japan is changing how tax-free shopping works for foreign visitors, with new rules rolling out this year from…
Black Caps v West Indies: Tourists resist after Devon Conway double-century sets up New Zealand’s declaration
While he didn’t reach a milestone before the close of play, Campbell’s innings was impressive for its determination.…
I spent a nearly silent weekend in a forest cabin in Sweden. Here’s what I learned
In October, Skåne in Sweden launched an unusual tourism campaign. The southern county was looking for travellers interested…
Black Caps v West Indies result: New Zealand lament one that got away as tourists fight for famous draw
Justin Greaves was the hero of the West Indies’ rearguard, scoring a match-saving 202 not out off 388…