Thai bay made famous by film ‘The Beach’ to close for four months

Thai bay made famous by film ‘The Beach’ to close for four months

Thailand’s Maya Bay, made famous by the film “The Beach”, will close to visitors for four months from June to…

Ocean, jungle explosions new risks from Hawaii eruptionDestinations

Ocean, jungle explosions new risks from Hawaii eruption

Lava from Hawaii’s erupting Kilauea volcano is exploding as it pours into the ocean, shooting rock fragments that are a…

Hawaii volcano eruption driving away millions in tourism dollarsDestinations

Hawaii volcano eruption driving away millions in tourism dollars

Cruise ships have canceled stops on Hawaii’s Big Island. Hotel rooms will sit vacant this summer despite price cuts. And…

Volcano’s gassy, glassy ‘laze’ a new threat for Hawaii

Volcano’s gassy, glassy ‘laze’ a new threat for Hawaii

Hawaii residents coping with Kilauea’s volcanic eruption faced a potentially deadly new hazard yesterday as authorities warned that lava flows…

Bye bye “beer bike”? Amsterdam determined to tame tourism

Bye bye “beer bike”? Amsterdam determined to tame tourism

Amsterdam unveiled far-reaching plans yesterday to rein in tourism, reflecting the dissatisfaction of many residents who feel the city’s historic centre…

Ash cloud from Hawaii volcano sparks red alert for aviation

Ash cloud from Hawaii volcano sparks red alert for aviation

Explosions intensified on Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano yesterday, spewing ash and triggering a red alert for aircraft for the first time…

Serbian village hopes its vampire will rival Dracula as tourist draw

Serbian village hopes its vampire will rival Dracula as tourist draw

A Serbian village, inspired by Dracula tourism in neighbouring Romania, is hoping to capitalise on its own vampire legend. As…

Wanda opens doors to Chinese film metropolis but turns focus back home

Wanda opens doors to Chinese film metropolis but turns focus back home

Wang Jianlin, the billionaire boss of China’s Dalian Wanda Group, said on Saturday he will turn the northern port city…

Latest eruptions a disaster for Hawaiian town’s lava tourismTourism Insight News

Latest eruptions a disaster for Hawaiian town’s lava tourism

A little lava was good for business in Pahoa, Hawaii during Kalauea’s frequent eruptions over the past 35 years, say…

Hawaiians brave volcanic gases, lava to retrieve pets, belongings

Hawaiians brave volcanic gases, lava to retrieve pets, belongings

Lava spewing in fountains up to 300 feet (90 meters) high from an erupting Hawaiian volcano has destroyed 35 homes…