Mosquitoes have finally invaded one of the world's last mosquito-free countriesFor the first time in history, Iceland has recorded wild mosquitoes, ending its long-standing status as a mosquito-free haven. A species kn...
18 May, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Dracula's castle has a new owner, and he comes from the United StatesJoel Weinshanker, a businessman behind Graceland and Party City, has acquired a majority stake in Bran Castle's operations. This Romanian f...
14 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
April 12 in world history: From the introduction of Union Jack to opening of DisneylandApril 12th marks pivotal moments, including the 1204 sacking of Constantinople, the 1606 decree of the Union Flag, and the 1861 start of th...
12 Apr, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Middle East crisis sparks a new fear: Not being able to flyAmid rising tensions linked to the Gulf War, concerns over air travel are shifting from fear of flying to fear of not flying at all. Sudden...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Indian, Chinese travellers to drive Europe tourism growth this year, says ETC surveyChinese and Indian tourists will boost European travel this year. U.S. traveler growth is slowing. Chinese arrivals will rise 28% and India...
18 Feb, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
US sees drop in foreign visitors in 2025 even as global tourism spending risesDespite a global tourism boom, the United States saw a 6% drop in foreign visitors in 2025, with international travel spending rising world...
15 Jan, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
A tourist, not an immigrant? The West may still not welcome youWestern nations are increasingly restricting tourist access, moving beyond traditional immigration controls. The US is implementing health-...
08 Nov, 2025, 04.19 PM IST
The great ice debate: Why Americans pile it on while Europeans keep it chillA debate sparks between America and Europe over ice in water. Americans expect ice, while Europeans often don't serve it. This difference r...
28 Jul, 2025, 06.06 AM IST
A dreamy European vacation right now might actually be a tourist's worst nightmareThousands of travellers across Europe are facing a turbulent start to the summer holiday season as a combination of widespread flight disru...
03 Jul, 2025, 02.43 PM IST
Are Americans vacation deprived? Here are the reasons why Americans are not taking too many vacationsA study by travel aggregator Expedia noted that Americans are the most vacation deprived among 11 countries that were surveyed. Americans a...
20 Jun, 2024, 11.35 PM IST
Going to Europe this summer? You're not alone.Sicily isn't the only European destination bustling with tourists ahead of the peak summer season in July and August. After three years of ...
29 Jun, 2023, 05.03 PM IST
Luxury sector impatient for return of Chinese touristsThe Chinese accounted for "a third of luxury purchases in the world and two-thirds of those purchases were made outside China", said Joelle...
22 Jan, 2023, 10.32 AM IST
As the pandemic recedes in some parts of the world, and rages in others, countries weigh options to reopen travelThe tourism sector lost nearly $4.5 trillion and 62 mn jobs last year.
26 May, 2021, 06.15 PM IST
OYO enters Mexico as part of expansion plans in Latin American marketsThe move is to strengthen the company's presence in the Latin American markets, the sources said.
06 Sep, 2019, 01.46 PM IST
In a travel advisory, US warns of near-term attack in Europe"Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting tourist sites, and transportation," the State Department ...
23 Mar, 2016, 01.15 PM IST
In a travel warning US warns near term attack in EuropeUS warned its citizens travelling to Europe to exercise caution and remain alert in the wake of the terrorist attack in Brussels that kille...
23 Mar, 2016, 10.34 AM IST
- 'India safe and affordable tourist destination'
As the Indian tourism sector grapples with the impact of global economic slowdown, industry stakeholders are globetrotting to woo tourists,...
15 May, 2009, 09.38 AM IST