China urges France to protect Chinese tourists after group of 40 robbed

China urges France to protect Chinese tourists after group of 40 robbed

China urged France today to take more effective measures to ensure the safety of its nationals visiting the country, after…

Last round for “beer bikes” as Amsterdam curbs unruly tourists

Last round for “beer bikes” as Amsterdam curbs unruly tourists

The “beer bike,” a 12-seat rolling bar popular among partying tourists in Amsterdam, is no longer welcome along the city’s…

Olympics-It’s ready but will they come? South Korea counts down to Winter GamesDestinations

Olympics-It’s ready but will they come? South Korea counts down to Winter Games

Workers in the South Korean resort town of Pyeongchang are making final preparations for the Winter Olympics, remaking roads, renovating…

Hong Kong to host 2022 Gay Games as LGBT acceptance grows in parts of Asia

Hong Kong to host 2022 Gay Games as LGBT acceptance grows in parts of Asia

Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to…

After Mexico quakes, Day of the Dead parade honors rescuers

After Mexico quakes, Day of the Dead parade honors rescuers

Dancing devils, towering skeletons and altars festooned with marigolds made their way down Mexico City’s main thoroughfare on Saturday to…

Rome’s Trevi fountain runs red after man pours dye in water

Rome’s Trevi fountain runs red after man pours dye in water

The waters of Rome’s Trevi Fountain, one of Italy’s top tourist attractions, turned red on Thursday after a man dumped…

New Saudi mega-city will be listed publicly, crown prince says

New Saudi mega-city will be listed publicly, crown prince says

The $500 billion mega-city planned by Saudi Arabia will be floated on financial markets alongside oil giant Saudi Aramco as…

Sea of black as thousands gather in Thailand for late king’s funeral

Sea of black as thousands gather in Thailand for late king’s funeral

Amid beating drums, the whistle of an ancient flute and an artillery salute, Thailand began a lavish and elaborate ceremony…

Saudi industrial city plans jazz festival as reforms take holdDestinations

Saudi industrial city plans jazz festival as reforms take hold

A Saudi Arabian industrial zone plans to host a jazz festival around the end of this year as it moves…

Egypt’s tourism revenues jumps in nine months to SeptTourism Insight News

Egypt’s tourism revenues jumps in nine months to Sept

Egypt’s tourism revenues jumped 211.8 percent year on year to $5.3 billion in the first nine months of 2017, a…