Thai tourism body says it opposes ‘sex tourism’Destinations

Thai tourism body says it opposes ‘sex tourism’

Thailand’s tourism body has said in a statement that it “strongly opposes any form of sex tourism” as it hopes to welcome a…

Paris tourism shakes post-attack lull to record decade-best 2017

Paris tourism shakes post-attack lull to record decade-best 2017

Tourists flocked back to Paris last year as safety concerns following a spate of attacks by Islamist militants appeared to…

Bermuda’s gay marriage reversal sparks fears others may follow

Bermuda’s gay marriage reversal sparks fears others may follow

Bermudian Joe Gibbons and his Canadian partner were ecstatic last year when the wealthy Atlantic island legalized same-sex marriage after…

Fearing tourist drought, Cape Town charts a new relationship with water

Fearing tourist drought, Cape Town charts a new relationship with water

When Markus Rohner flew into Cape Town’s airport this month, he found an unexpected line at the men’s washroom. With…

Thailand expects 300,000 tourists from China during Lunar New Year

Thailand expects 300,000 tourists from China during Lunar New Year

Thailand’s tourism body expects 300,000 visitors from China during the Lunar New Year holidays, a nearly 18 percent rise from…

Melania factor helps to boost Slovenian tourism

Melania factor helps to boost Slovenian tourism

The number of foreign tourists visiting Slovenia jumped almost 17 percent last year to 3.4 million, the statistics office said,…

Thailand bans smoking, littering at popular tourist beachesTourism Insight News

Thailand bans smoking, littering at popular tourist beaches

Thailand banned smoking and littering at 24 beachside locations that are popular with tourists over environmental concerns on Thursday, the…

Hurricane-hit Dominica hurries to prepare for next storm seasonDestinations

Hurricane-hit Dominica hurries to prepare for next storm season

The Caribbean island of Dominica, still reeling from Hurricane Maria last September, is on the “frontline of the war on…

Italy evacuates dozens from Alpine hotel threatened by avalanche

Italy evacuates dozens from Alpine hotel threatened by avalanche

Italy used helicopters on Tuesday to airlift almost 100 tourists and staff from an Alpine hotel near the border with…

Bundled up brides and grooms tie the knot at Chinese ice festivalLIFE & STYLE

Bundled up brides and grooms tie the knot at Chinese ice festival

Wearing extravagant white gowns and black suits under thick fur coats, dozens of Chinese couples have braved freezing temperatures to…