David JrUnited Kingdom How will Brexit affect your passport? metro.co.uk - Zaina Alibhai Brexit Day is edging ever closer as the UK braces itself to leave the European Union. While the future of the country and its relationship with the EU …
David JrWorld News Balearic islands pass bill targeting boozy Brits abroad The Guardian - Stephen Burgen in BarcelonaThe regional government in the Balearic islands has passed a bill aimed at clamping down on alcohol-fuelled holidays. The law bans happy hours, free bars and two-for-one drinks parties and makes it illegal
David JrTravel The 50 Most Beautiful Places in the World U.S. News & World Report - Holly Johnson From national parks to extraordinary beaches, these travel spots are sure to please. Our planet is home to an endless number of gorgeous landscapes, …
David JrTourism Inside the Italian town that charges tourists an entry fee CNN - Julia Buckley, CNN(CNN) — It's Saturday morning in Civita di Bagnoregio, and the locals are patrolling the medieval walls, eyeing the visitors as they make their way toward the village. As the tourists get closer, they
David JrTravel Instagram and Google Maps Contribute to Hawaii Tourists Behaving Badly skift.com - Maria Lenhart In Hawaii, visitor behavior driven by the desire for Instagram-worthy photos as well as the greater ease of finding once little-known locations …
David JrAsia Japan’s Watatsumi Shrine bans foreigners after vandalism and alleged death threat against priest South China Morning Post - Julian Ryall Japan’s popular Watatsumi Shrine has taken the unprecedented step of banning all foreign tourists after a spate of vandalism, thefts and an alleged …
David JrMachu Picchu Six tourists arrested after feces found at sacred Machu Picchu temple CNN - By Rob Picheta, CNN(CNN) — Six tourists have been arrested at Machu Picchu after fecal matter was found at a sacred location on the famed Inca citadel in Peru. Four men and two women entered an area within the Temple of
David JrTravel Uruguay's Atlantic Coast is a playground full of boho-chic beach, ritzy resorts and fine wine Chicago Tribune - Mark JohansonThe former home of artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, now a labyrinthine museum and hotel called Casapueblo, has a way of confusing visitors. Perhaps it’s the Gaudí-esque architecture and Santorini color palette
David JrVenture Capital ToursByLocals snaps up its first funding, C$33M, to link sightseers with guides globally TechCrunch - Ingrid LundenThe tours and experiences market is projected to be worth $183 billion this year, and today a startup that has made inroads into the space through bootstrapping is announcing its first outside investment.
David JrCairo Why 2020 is the year to visit Cairo BBC Travel - By Lindsey GallowayTourism to Cairo has dwindled since the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. But locals see the new Grand Egyptian Museum as a chance to reintroduce the world to Egypt’s bustling capital. Founded in 969AD, modern
David JrTravel Paris Duty Free Targets Chinese Travelers With WeChat Mini Program skift.com - Syndicated The departure lounge can conjure up a particular type of sadness for homebound travelers. A journey has concluded, and the impending strains of daily …
David JrTravel The Grand Egyptian Museum will finally open at the end of 2020 Lonely Planet - Lauren KeithThe long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo promises to be one of the biggest cultural openings of the year, and an opening date and ticket prices have finally been announced. The museum’s completion
David JrBaghdad Is it safe to travel to Dubai? Latest travel advice for Middle East as Iran tensions escalate independent.co.uk - Simon Calder Many readers have contacted The Independent to express concern about imminent travel to the region. It follows the assassination in Baghdad by the US …
David JrBloomington-Normal, IL Is Palawan the next Thailand? What you need to know about this trending Philippines destination pantagraph.com - Kevin Brouillard, Oyster.com The most westerly province of the Philippines, Palawan is catching the attention of travelers with its incredible beauty and wealth of nature-based …
David JrOpinion Reputations bruised in lucky draw fiasco South China Morning Post - SCMP Editorial Hong Kong’s government wants the city to become a hub for innovation and technology. The debacle over the Tourism Board’s new year lucky draw raises …
David JrTourism Nepal launches Visit Nepal Year 2020 to boost tourism outlookindia.com Kathmandu, Jan 1 (PTI) Nepal''s President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Wednesday launched Visit Nepal Year 2020, an initiative of the Nepal government to …
David JrWorld News British teenager's mother calls for tourism boycott of Cyprus The Guardian - PA MediaThe mother of a British teenager found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus has backed calls for a tourism boycott of the country. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told BBC
David JrTravel (Australia) 'Not made for Australians': Tourism minister defends new Kylie ad campaign smh.com.au - Bevan Shields Some commentators and marketing experts have also claimed the ad does not accurately reflect the Australian way of life. "I understand that frolicking …
David JrTravel These are the Best Northern Lights Destinations in the World departures.com - Maya Kachroo-Levine Scouting the northern lights? Don’t worry, there’s an app for that. Of all the trips on an adventure travelers’ bucket list—from cruising Antarctica …
David JrWorld News Chinese tourist vandalises cross at Lithuania's top tourist site Euronews - By Euronews & APA Chinese tourist vandalised Lithuania’s top religious heritage site by removing a wooden cross that expressed support for Hong Kong’s protest movement. In a video originally posted on Instagram in November,
David JrCruise Ships 11 Unique and Quirky Cruise Destinations U.S. News & World Report - Christine Smith Tap into your adventurous side during a cruise to one of these under-the-radar locations. Though cruising is often associated with vacation hot spots …
David JrJapan Japanese travelers are avoiding Kyoto as the city’s number of foreign visitors continues to grow - LIVE JAPAN livejapan.com Hotel operators say the ancient capital’s beautiful temples have a newfound image as congested and inconvenient. If you’re planning a trip to Japan, …
David JrVenezuela The Wanderlust guide to the best of Venezuela wanderlust.co.uk - Team Wanderlust Venezuela is where the Andes meet the Caribbean – a land of astonishing variety and a great introduction to South America. Get there now! Christopher …
David JrNews (Hong Kong) Representatives of Hong Kong’s battered tourism industry keep fingers crossed on Lunar New Year for revival of business South China Morning Post - Elizabeth Cheung Hong Kong tourism representatives are keeping their fingers crossed that the Lunar New Year will bring a revival of business, as the number of …
David JrDubai 7 ways to visit Dubai on a budget Travel + Leisure - Cailey RizzoDubai is known as one of the world’s most extravagant cities. The largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, it's home to the tallest building and largest mall in the world. Mere mention
David JrTravel Bold and Outrageous Predictions for the Travel Industry in 2020 skift.com - Syndicated The changing of a decade is no time to play it safe. We asked the Skift team of editors and reporters to come up with predictions for 2020, some …
David JrTravel 4 Ways to Travel Better in 2020 The New York Times - Sarah FirsheinAs the Tripped Up columnist, I’ve fielded hundreds of emails about the ways in which Times readers have spent their time off, whether it’s for a 90th birthday trip or a family vacation with five children,
David JrNews Remains of six recovered from Hawaii helicopter crash, no sign of survivors Reuters - By Steve Gorman and Maria Caspani(Reuters) - Teams combing the wreckage of a Hawaii sightseeing helicopter that crashed on Kauai island found no sign of survivors on Friday and recovered six sets of human remains before suspending the
David JrIndonesia Indonesia sets focus on European tourists amid decline in Chinese visitors thejakartapost.com - News Desk Following a decline in the number of Chinese tourists caused by the increased tension of China’s trade war with the United States, the government is …
