#tourism

#tourism

Trump's budget proposal allocates $152 million for the first year of expenses to renovate and reestablish Alcatraz as a prison, a project that would cost around $2 billion.

Oatman, Arizona, feels unapologetically kitschy with staged Wild West shoot-outs and souvenir shops lining dusty boardwalks, making it a memorable tourist destination.

"The objective was to promote tourism, which is important, as tourism generates significant revenue and contributes to Thailand's GDP," Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow said at a March 20 press briefing.

Twenty-five years ago, the UK made the bold and generous gesture of making its national museums free to all. Suddenly, anyone from anywhere in the world could gaze at iconic works of art by the greatest artists in history without having to pay a penny.

From 28 March, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that emergency energy-saving measures will run for one month to reduce consumption and ease pressure on supplies.

K-Beauty continues to grow, with increasing global and domestic interest. In particular, visitors to Korea now engage with everyday beauty experiences such as hair salons, dermatology clinics, and beauty brand pop-ups as key parts of their travel itineraries.

The Rio-Antirrio Bridge, with its triangular sections resembling giant sails, is the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridge, spanning 2,880 meters across the Rion Strait. Completed in 2004, it transformed travel between the Peloponnese and mainland Greece, reducing ferry crossing times significantly. The views from the bridge are breathtaking, offering glimpses of the indigo waters and majestic mountain ranges.

Proper appreciation of the Hoover Dam's man-made majesty requires understanding not just its vital function but also the enormous task of its construction.

Dublin doesn't provide enough value for visitors to make the proposed tourist bed tax worthwhile, especially when the city is characterized by overflowing bins and littered streets.

The influx of art-world characters had come and gone, albeit in reduced numbers due to the winter storms out east, and they had done their yearly duty of complaining to me about the traffic.

The news was both surprising and upsetting. Damascus has historically been a city that embraces everyone and diversity is its true identity. This decision makes us feel like we're losing a part of the city's open spirit.

The Peak District national park is clearly outlined as an island of darkness washed by an ocean of light from the industrial conurbations of the north and Midlands.

"Clearly, we look close and every day on the situation. It has a direct impact on store opening and store performance because there's not many tourists or less tourists shopping." - Daniel Grieder, CEO of Hugo Boss.

Turkey's tourism sector has invested heavily in comfort and safety since the COVID-19 pandemic, aiming to surpass 65 million visitors and generate approximately $59 billion this year.

Through these iconic rail expeditions, guests can slow down, savor extraordinary landscapes, and immerse themselves in palaces, wildlife, cuisine, and culture-experiencing India's grandeur with comfort, elegance, and timeless hospitality.

The Government of Sint Maarten remains committed to protecting our visitors and ensuring a smooth arrival experience. We urge all travelers to verify they are using the official website before submitting their personal information or making any payments.

On the wooded lower slopes of the valley are clusters of tall houses, some plumed with wood smoke. There appears to be a lot of building work going on, some of it to repair the damage caused by the 2023 earthquake. The sound of a concrete mixer comes cutting through the cool mountain air mixed with birdsong and human voices.

The 2026 Winter Olympics, which concluded on Sunday with a closing ceremony marked by the traditional talent show and battle-rap festival-just making assumptions here, I didn't actually watch the closing ceremony-were a dazzling display of athletic ability and competitive spirit. The Milan Cortina Games were also the first Olympics to be officially hosted by two separate cities instead of one locale.

The ruthless, haughty Cersei Lannister was forced to walk naked down a majestic staircase in the finale of the fifth season of Game of Thrones. That scene, which was filmed in 2014, established Dubrovnik a city of just 41,500 inhabitants that is known as the gem of the Adriatic Sea into an eternal vacation destination. Today, traversing its Jesuit Stairs and surrounding streets in mid-August can be a desperate endeavor. Crowds fill every nook, and prices are exorbitant.

She'd pulled on rain boots, driven about an hour and trudged through the mud of what her tour guide called "an industrial dump" early Saturday with dozens of other tourists to see "The Presidents Heads," a private collection of every ex-POTUS's sculpted likeness from Washington to George W. Bush. They're arranged in haphazard rows, with Andrew Jackson occupying a prime front spot simply because the owner likes his hair. The vibe is Stonehenge-meets-"The Walking Dead."

This is the time to make money," said bar owner Jasbir Singh, who saw business jump 250% above normal last weekend.

Policy stances from the Trump administration on everything from immigration to tariffs, along with currency swings and stricter border controls, have seemingly proved a turnoff to travelers from other countries, especially Canadians - the single largest source of foreign tourists for the United States. Canadian travel to the U.S. fell by close to 30% in 2025. But it is not just visitors from Canada who are choosing to avoid the United States.

There's no greater sports town in all of America than Boston.

America is filled with many wonders. From the exquisite Grand Canyon to the never-ending stretches of crystal clear beaches. The United States truly has something for everyone to experience, and this includes the impressive American bridges that can be found throughout the country. From San Francisco to New York, you'll be left in awe, not only of the beauty and grandeur of the bridges but also the complex engineering required to build these man-made structures.

The city of Milan has always been an interesting touristic destination for people around the world. Here's what Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who played for both Inter Milan and AC Milan at different stages of his extremely illustrious career, thinks is necessary to experience. This is Zlatan's idea of a very nice day out... in Milan 🍕🇮🇹🏟️ pic.twitter.com/1PMT8pN4oQ - BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 8, 2026

Greenland is currently making headlines, much to the chagrin of Greenlanders. U.S. President Donald Trump's ambition to seize this island, an autonomous territory of Denmark, a NATO founding member, has turned global attention to a corner of the planet they probably hadn't considered before, or to Wikipedia or AI tools, to find out who lives on that enormous white patch in a corner of the American continent, and how.

Former consort braved the newly reincarnated Absolute Bagels & bailed when he found 45 people in line, in the cold. One of our oldest friends, who retreated to the Bay Area long ago, always used to say: "The more New Yorkers get fucked, the more they like it." Now with more Instagram...