Philippines to rein in visitors to Boracay island, strained by tourismTourism Insight News

Philippines to rein in visitors to Boracay island, strained by tourism

The Philippines will limit the number of visitors setting foot on its most treasured island resort each day when it…

Indonesia mourns as death toll from quake jumps to 832Tourism Insight News

Indonesia mourns as death toll from quake jumps to 832

The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared to 832 confirmed dead, with authorities fearing the numbers will…

Arabia announces project to build “global” tourism destination

Arabia announces project to build “global” tourism destination

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced yesterday plans to turn a section of its northwestern coast into a magnet…

Saudi Arabia to offer visitor visa for special events from December

Saudi Arabia to offer visitor visa for special events from December

Saudi Arabia will offer an electronic visa for foreign visitors to attend sporting events and concerts from December, the kingdom…

South Africa to relax visa rules to boost investment, tourism

South Africa to relax visa rules to boost investment, tourism

South Africa will ease some immigration rules, including agreeing visa waiver agreements with more countries, in an effort to boost…

Protesters denounce gentrification in Lisbon as housing prices soarDestinations

Protesters denounce gentrification in Lisbon as housing prices soar

Anti-gentrification groups from across Europe joined hundreds of Portuguese activists last Saturday in a rally against soaring rent prices in…

“No-deal” Brexit would complicate driving, data and roaming

“No-deal” Brexit would complicate driving, data and roaming

Leaving the European Union without a divorce deal could increase Britons’ mobile phone roaming charges, upset data sharing and force…

N.Korea’s “Mass Games” provide tourist spectacle, and sobering reminderDestinations

N.Korea’s “Mass Games” provide tourist spectacle, and sobering reminder

Packed into Pyongyang’s giant stadium this week with thousands of other tourists, Australian Mitchell Hamilton marvelled at the return of…

Yellowstone hit by global warming and increased visitation

Yellowstone hit by global warming and increased visitation

Hotter, drier conditions have led to more severe wildfires in Yellowstone National Park, while growing numbers of visitors have harmed…

Under the sea: antiquities make way for Israel’s Leviathan pipeline

Under the sea: antiquities make way for Israel’s Leviathan pipeline

Underwater archaeologists have been scouring the seabed where a gas pipeline is being built off Israel’s coast in a bid…