Tourism
Chinese Police Patrol Italy to Aid Tourists
Chinese and Italian police join forces for an important assignment.
Cubans Welcome Arrival of U.S. Cruise Ship
Another first for the two countries since U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro announced a rapprochement.
Campaigners Demand Ban on Tourists Riding Elephants
The petition followed the death of a tourist elephant in Cambodia.
Cuba Opens Arms to Carnival Cruise Ship
A ban on Cubans and Cuban-Americans entering and leaving the Caribbean island by commercial vessels is being lifted.
Bag Detonated in Istanbul Square Amid Threat Warning
The U.S. embassy has warned Americans that there are 'credible threats' to tourist areas in Turkish squares.
Terror Alert Ahead of Royal Couple's India Tour
Terror threat sparks concern ahead of the The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's tour of India next week.
Calling All Ninjas: Japan is Hiring
The country is looking for six full-time ninjas with acrobatic skills, no Japanese required.
Istanbul Blast Caused by Syrian Suicide Bomber: Erdogan
The bomb blast in a popular tourist district killed at least ten people on Tuesday.
Not Sure Brussels is Safe? Ask a Random Belgian
A new tourism campaign lets people call phones stationed around the city and talk to whoever picks up.
Top Snowboarders to Tour Kim Jong Un's New Ski Resort
World's leading snowboarders have been invited to tour Kim Jong Un's new ski resort.
Thai Death Sentences Prompts Myanmar Protests
The two Myanmar men convicted of killing British backpackers say they were tortured by police.
As Tourists Cancel on Paris, Some Stand By the City
Museums, art galleries, even Disneyland Paris were shut for two days after the attacks.
Airbnb Set To Double Nightly Bookings to 80 Million in 2015: Report
The homesharing app is worth an estimated $25.5 billion.
Thai Police Search for Clues in Bangkok Bombing
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack on the Erawan shrine, a major attraction near hotels, shopping centers and offices.
Ukraine Says Crimea Tourism Ad Displays Kremlin's 'Imperialist Pride'
The Russian state TV advert calls for families to enjoy a "fairy tale" in Crimea.
Bringing Lions Back to Rwanda
The last of the country's lion population died out in the years after the 1994 genocide, wildlife officials have said.
Russia Plans to Launch Perfume Line, Souvenirs to Attract Tourists
Visitors to Moscow, St Petersburg and Sochi will be able smell like the city
Malaysia to Deport Western Tourists Who Posed Naked Atop Mountain
The four tourists, who were blamed by some for a deadly earthquake, were sentenced to three days in jail, fined and will be deported.
Lion Kills American Woman in South Africa
The woman had rolled her window down in a lion park, counter to park policy.
Russia Warns Traveling Citizens of 'Threat' of U.S. Law Enforcement
"By believing that it is allowed to do all it wants, Washington goes as far as kidnapping our citizens," the foreign ministry said.
Chinese Billionaire Sends 6,400 Workers on $14.5M French Holiday
Li Jinyuan of Tiens Group treated his employees to an all-expenses getaway for the company's 20th anniversary.
North Korea Marathon Re-Opens to Foreign Runners After Ebola Scare
Tour companies happy after Pyongyang overcomes apparent paranoia over disease.
Harrods Takes '£1 in Every £5' Spent by Chinese Tourists in UK
The famous London store appeals to Chinese tourists who are spending more on luxury goods.
The Swiss-Chinese Ski School for a New Set of Tourists
Alpine beauty, luxury shopping and now Mandarin-speaking instructors are attracting big spenders in droves.
Invasion of the Barcelona Wallet Snatchers
Known as a haven for petty crime, the city is trying to reverse its reputation as a pickpocket's paradise.
How to Spot a Pickpocket
Barcelona is known as a thieves' paradise. Here are some tips from the local police that will help you protect your belongings.
Photos: Barcelona's Police Target the City's Notorious Pickpockets
Barcelona's pickpockets tend to work in teams, because they know undercover cops are hunting them.
Nepal Promises Safer Climbing After Avalanche Disasters
The government vowed safety improvements after dozens die last year, but tour operators say the measures aren't enough.