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New ad campaign in Italy renews debate about 'hit-and-run' tourism

Tourism in Italy has rebounded from COVID-19 lows but not everybody is happy to see the crowds of foreigners back.

14/05/2023

Travel News

Diriyah: Why you should visit the birthplace of Saudi Arabia in 2023

A €57 billion ‘giga project’ is transforming Diriyah into a city within Saudi’s capital.

06/05/2023

Travel News

Two European tourists caught taking nude photos in Machu Picchu

Peru increased surveillance at the UNESCO World Heritage site back in 2014 as streaking became a trend.

05/05/2023

Explore

Discover İstanbul's buzzing cultural centre and historical heritage

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye is going through a difficult period due to the devastating earthquake that hit the southeast of the country. Revenues from the tourism sector will help rebuild the affected regions.

24/04/2023

Destinations

Skip the Eiffel Tower: Europe's under-the-radar sites you have to see

Europe's capitals are full of famous tourist attractions - but that doesn't mean you should visit them. Here's where to go instead.

21/04/2023

Europe News

Italian beach space must be open to competition - ECJ ruling

The licenses to rent out areas where sun loungers and beach umbrellas can be used are traditionally family-controlled and passed down from one generation to another.

20/04/2023

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Peru brings back Inti Raymi ceremony with hopes of reviving tourism

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Peru will welcome back the Inti Raymi celebration this June. Last Friday it marked its return with an official ceremony.

17/04/2023

Moments

California: Soar over stunning poppy fields with this new zipline

Locals hope to avoid a repeat of the 2019 “poppy apocalypse” when thousands of flowers were trampled by daytrippers.

14/04/2023

Destinations

What to see in Berlin beyond the Brandenburg Gate

Many tourists just stick to Berlin’s well-known central attractions.

10/04/2023

Destinations

Discharged sewage is making swimmers sick in the UK

The beaches of the renowned holiday destination the Isle of Wight are contaminated with human waste. The issue has led to people getting sick.

07/04/2023

Food and Drink

Where was Carbonara sauce created?

Where was Carbonara created? One academic says it's not Italy, which is an answer causing shock and outrage in the country.

31/03/2023

Adventures

Racing through history: Discover the wonders of Mleiha

In partnership with Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

In this new episode of Adventures, we go hiking in the mountains and Valley of the Caves, discover ancient marine fossils in the desert, and sweep over the rolling red sand dunes in an off-road buggy.

28/03/2023

Destinations

This UK city will soon tax tourists. But what will it pay for?

This is the first ever city in the UK to introduce a nightly tourist tax.

28/03/2023

Spain

Spain screaming out for waiters as pandemic fuels tourism

Spain is in need of hospitality workers with post-pandemic tourism expected to break records.

28/03/2023

Moments

These are Europe's best - and worst - tourist attractions

The world’s best tourist attraction lies in eastern Europe, new data reveals.

26/03/2023

Moments

Aruba launches competition for the ‘world’s easiest job’

The island experiences more sunny days than any other in the Caribbean.

23/03/2023

World News

Greece to stop illegal construction on the party island of Mykonos

The crackdown comes after an archeologist was subjected to a "mafia-style attack" at his home in Athens.

21/03/2023

Explore

Welcome to Cappadocia: Türkiye's hidden gem

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Visitors from all over the world continue to be welcomed to this relatively unknown region, which is bursting with natural beauty and history.

20/03/2023

Destinations

Ditch Europe’s capitals for these off-the-radar city breaks

Want a city break without the crowds? Why not give these 'second cities' a go.

19/03/2023

Spotlight

Back to Fukushima: Surfers return to the beaches, 12 years on

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Twelve years after the Fukushima accident, the people from the region are working with determination to revive tourism and keep their ancestral traditions alive.

17/03/2023