Six killed in avalanche in the Alps
Linsey McNeill - Jul 12, 2026
At least six people have been killed and eight injured in the French Alps by the most deadly avalanche…
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UK welcomes record number of overseas visitors
Linsey McNeill - Jul 12, 2026
The number of overseas tourists visiting the UK reached a record 12.3m for the year to May, according to figures…
Mexico says arrivals are up
Gretchen Kelly - Jul 12, 2026
Mexico's Ministry of Tourism has reported that air arrivals were up 5% in the first five months of 2012. The…
Singapore F1 race hits bump in the road
Ian Jarrett - Jul 12, 2026
The future of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix remains up in the air as the island’s race authority continues…
Gee whizz: A G20 brawl over Brisbane
Ian Jarrett - Jul 11, 2026
The claws are out following the decision by Australia’s federal government to award the 2014 G20 summit of world leaders…
New Egyptian President is pro-tourism, says UNWTO
Gretchen Kelly - Jul 10, 2026
The United Nations World Tourism Organization's secretary-general, Taleb Rifai has congratulated new Egyptian President Muhammad Morsi on his election and…
Visit Baltimore celebrates ‘Star Spangled Banner’ with passes, discounts
Gretchen Kelly - Jul 09, 2026
Photo: Flaghouse Museum, Courtesy Visit Baltimore Baltimore is known around the world as being the home of the Orioles, Edgar…
Spain and Portugal best value for self catering
Diane - Jul 09, 2026
Self catering can cost up to 80% more in Italy, Greece and Cyprus than Spain and Portugal according to a…
‘Mayberry’ mobbed by tourists
Gretchen Kelly - Jul 08, 2026
Mount Airy, N.C. sees increase in tourism after actor's death Andy Griffith, known by millions of TV viewers as Sherriff…
Timbuktu tombs destroyed by al Qaeda faction
Bev - Jul 06, 2026
The Associated Press is reporting that the Ansar Dine faction of al Qaeda, currently holding Timbuktu in Mali, have destroyed…
Ireland VAT stays low to lure Americans
Gretchen Kelly - Jul 05, 2026
The Irish Government has affirmed its commitment to the travel and tourism sector of its economy by extending a lowered…
Bali village too popular for its own good
Bev - Jul 05, 2026
A small village in Bali is paying the price for being included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Jatiluwih village, 50…
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