Americans say they vacation in the same places: poll
Three in four Americans are stuck in their ways and always go on vacation to the same kinds of places, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults looked … Read More
Tag: Tourism
Tourism is stretching from outer space to the deep sea
As the Dalai Lama said, “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before” — and a new age of tourism is adding more destinations to that list. From outer … Read More
Spanish town marks anniversary of botched ‘Ecce Homo’ fresco
A pro-bono, and botched, restoration of a Jesus Christ fresco in a small-town Spanish church — an incident that not only went viral online, but also quickly became a target … Read More
Ukraine war: Are Russians banned from visiting tourist sites in France?
Two Russian tourists were turned away from the Château de Vincennes near Paris last month, following instructions to ban Russians from entering military installations. The incident generated debate on social … Read More
Coastal grandmother aesthetic makes Nantucket a hot spot
In recent months the social media feeds of Kailey Davis, a 29-year-old who describes herself as a “Millennial Martha Stewart,” have been filled with images of influencers in floppy hats, … Read More
5 beach town alternatives to try instead of popular destinations
During peak summer travel season, popular beach towns are flooded with tourists. This demand then causes hotels to raise prices, for restaurants to have scarce reservations — and for local attractions … Read More
Tourists spend less in NYC over Biden inflation: merchants
Americans aren’t the only ones outraged by surging inflation — even tourists are suffering sticker shock when they touch down in the Big Apple! Small business owners raised the specter … Read More
White House to resume its full tour schedule next month
Public tours of the White House will return to a full operating schedule next month, after nearly a year and a half of disruptions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Free tours … Read More
Greece and Cyprus suspend COVID measures ahead of tourist season
Greece and Cyprus have suspended a number of COVID-19-era public health measures ahead of the high tourist season. Wearing a face mask in most places is no longer compulsory in … Read More
