Tourism
A Massive Dengue Crisis Has Infected 10,000 In Kerala
Authorities have canceled medical leave for hospital staff and bought new hospital beds to try to deal with the crisis.
Eritrea: Can You Travel to Africa's Hermit Kingdom?
The capital, Asmara, is now a world heritage site. But will more people visit Africa's most secretive state?
Israel Tourist Camps Simulate Conflict For a Fee
One camp charges $115—$85 for children—for a two hour package that simulates an attack on a Jerusalem market.
Tijuana Wants to Heal You in $100M Luxury Medical Plaza
Medical travel is becoming more popular as millions of Americans fear losing their health care coverage or face long waiting times.
What's It Like on the World's Biggest Cruise Ship?
The cruise ship will have an ice rink, a robo-bartender, and a 10-story waterslide.
Zimbabwe's 'Disneyland' Set to Proceed, Thanks to China
Zimbabwe's tourism minister says the project will create billions in investment and help the country shed its "bad boy" image in the international community.
New U.S.-Cuba Policy Is Unpopular, Just Like Trump
The president has invoked "God's help" to free Cuba, but religious leaders disagree with his new policy. And they aren't the only ones.
What Cuban Dissidents Have to Say About Trump
What do the Ladies in White think of reversing Obama's Cuba policy?
Will the U.S. Ban American Travel to North Korea?
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the U.S. is considering "some type of travel visa restriction" to the authoritarian state.
Florence's Plan to Fight Tourist Snacking Evaporates
"If it does not work at least the steps will be cleaned" he said.
Okinawa Islands Struggle to Deal With Tourist Waste
The islands attracted a record 8.77 million tourists in the year through March.
Japanese Luxury Train Costs up to $10,000 a Ride
The train travels across the northern-most island of Hokkaido.
Komodo Dragon Attacks Tourist in Indonesia
Park officials said that the 50-year-old from Singapore ignored warnings not to get too close to the lizards.
Does Thailand Have Too Many Tourists?
32 million tourists visited Thailand in 2016, a figure expected to nearly double by 2030.
Gambia: Thomas Cook to Evacuate 1,000 British Tourists
Thomas Cook is scheduling extra flights to bring U.K. holidaymakers home from the West African state.
Prague Tourism Official Asks Visitors to 'Slow Down'
The hometown of Franz Kafka had nearly 7 million visitors in 2016.
China's Smog Prompts Tourists Fleeing 'Airpocalypse'
Poor air quality has plagued the country's north, triggering a red alert in Beijing.
Paris Hotels Lost 1.3 Million Visitors in 2016
Fewer foreign nationals are visiting Paris, but tourism officials say the numbers aren't as bad as expected.
Russia Aims to Lure 10 million Tourists to Crimea
The peninsula was annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Trump Takes to Twitter to Threaten Cuba
In wake of Fidel Castro's death, the president-elect calls for better "deal" than President Obama negotiated with the island nation.
Easing Embargo Boosted Cuba's Tourism Revenue
Tourism revenue was up 15 percent in the first half of 2016, compared to the same period in 2015.
Famed Cambodian Temples Meet Modern Accommodations
An upscale resort in Siem Reap offers a respite by the temples of Angkor Wat.
Thai King, World's Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies at 88
Thais have gathered outside the hospital where he passed away to pay their respects.
Thailand Heightens Security After Bangkok Bomb Threat
Thai authorities step up security at landmarks and airports after reports of foiled plots.
Thai Police Arrest First Suspect in Tourist-Town Bombs
Police said the suspect had separatist connections and was from a Muslim-majority province.
French Brace For Blow to Tourism Industry
Nice alone pulls in 1.5 billion euros ($1.65 billion) annually from visitors.
German Tourist Dies Taking Photograph at Machu Picchu
The man fell into a ravine after entering a restricted area at the popular tourist site.
Flights to Cuba Authorized for Six U.S. Airlines
Until now, air travel to Cuba has been limited to charter services.
Spanish Tourism Surge Sparks Backlash
A protest movement is drawing attention to the strain placed on Spain's resources by a new tourism boom.
Tunisia Urges U.K. to Relax Travel Advice
Thirty Britons were among 39 killed in two terror attacks in June 2015.