Hospitality and leisure industry
Venice expands its day-tripper tax program to combat overtourism
VENICE, Italy — Venice is charging day-trippers to the famed canal city an arrivals tax for the second year starting ...
Business travelers, cruising and live events
Inexpensive hotels and swaying palm trees have long attracted travelers to Southeast Asia, but Singapore is doubling down on a ...
Is it safe to travel to Thailand right now? Thai officials say yes
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is expecting that country’s upcoming Songkran festival will generate more tourism revenue than it did ...
Which country has the best passport? See the 2025 ranking
Ireland has the strongest passport in the world, according to the Nomad Passport Index 2025. It’s the first time that ...
Winter brings record number of international tourists
In spring, they come for the cherry blossoms. In fall, for the foliage tours. Now, more travelers are booking winter ...
Heathrow Airport closes Friday after fire causes power outage
London’s Heathrow Airport closed Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a power outage, disrupting travel for ...
What it costs and is it allowed
When Tracy Ren decided to go to the 2024 Summer Olympics, she booked her flight to Paris on Singapore Airlines ...
Is Singapore expensive? Yes but travelers visit for other reasons
A night view of Singapore’s “Supertrees,” a collection of sustainable vertical gardens at the city’s Gardens by the Bay. Athanasios ...
Argentines flock to budget-friendly beaches in neighboring countries as their peso strengthens
VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile — On a recent hot summer day in Chile, the beaches of Viña del Mar, Concón ...
Chinese travelers scrap holiday trips to Thailand over safety concerns
Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as concerns over the kidnapping of ...
