While Bali waited two years to welcome back tourists with reduced restrictions, the island was given the chance to restore some balance after its consistent onslaught of tourists showing up at its doors. Prior to the pandemic, more than 6.3 million people visited Bali in 2019, but when this came to a halt, the country …

New York City is no stranger to tourists, but some of its neighborhoods might be. Most visitors to the Big Apple will find themselves in Manhattan or Brooklyn, which are great in their own right. However, New York City is home to a total of 5 boroughs. Each of them is unique with its own …

Every country, every state, and every city handled the COVID-19 pandemic differently for a variety of reasons. Restrictions in Texas were different than restrictions in Hawaii, and so on and so forth. The 2020 shutdown of Hawaii tourism left lasting effects on the small isolated state. With Covid now largely behind us, 2023 is now …

Trips to Dubai just got cheaper for travelers who enjoy a drink on vacation with the government removing its 30% municipality tax on alcohol sales. The country has also removed its AED 270 (US$73) fee for liquor licenses that allow people to buy alcohol to drink at home. The reduction in fees and taxes has …

More and more travelers are turning to locations where TV shows were filmed to get their travel inspiration. Dubbed the set effect, hits such as White Lotus, Bridgerton, and The Lord of the Rings have sent people on a journey to destinations around the globe to replicate what they viewed from their screens. So, what …

Wild stag parties, rowdy late-night tourists, and overcrowding are what come to mind for the Amsterdam tourism scene for some, but now locals want to take back their city and change its reputation from party central to a cultural hub. Residents are said to be fed up with nuisance tourists that have hit an all-time …

Despite economic setbacks, a war in Ukraine, and inflation, European tourism is back in full swing, and Southern Mediterranean destinations are making the biggest comeback. With the help of a stronger U.S. dollar, which appreciated around 20% against both the euro and pound over the last year, this made Europe a more enticing destination for …

The island nation of Bermuda is set to build its first casino after the Bermuda Gaming Commission (BGC) awarded a license to St. Regis Bermuda Resort. The announcement comes nine years after Bermuda’s Parliament first approved the development of Casinos on the Island and several months after the hotel submitted its casino license application. The …

The world has finally started to reopen this year, leading to some of the most intense travel demand ever seen. It’s made for a chaotic travel season, but it’s also meant that many countries and destinations are breaking tourism records. Croatia, Greece, Austria, Los Cabos, Cancun, and many other areas are smashing previous arrival records …

Marseille Among Those Keeping The Visiting Numbers Under Control Several towns in France have taken the sudden surge in tourism into their own hands by implementing limits on the number of visitors. Marseille is one of the most significant cities to take action. The French countryside has long been an iconic destination for foreigners. Its …

When most people picture traveling, they probably are picturing themselves sitting on a beach somewhere, escaping their worries. However, travel isn’t always about escaping the realities of the world; sometimes, it’s the opposite. For those brave enough to visit, Visit Ukraine now offers guided tours of cities that the Russian invasion has ravaged. While not …

Italy has become a very popular destination for summer vacations, especially for Americans. A recent report published by Airbnb revealed that US travelers are highly interested in visiting destinations like Venice, Capri, and Florence this year. The Italian government is aware of the popularity of the country for international travelers, and —while it helps the …