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Ebola, Travel Warnings and Tourism: Is the World Punishing the Entire DRC for a Crisis in the East?

US, Aug. 7 -- Africa CDC and WHO say countries should avoid unnecessary restrictions on travel and trade and focus instead on surveillance, laboratories, preparedness and cross-border coordination. If... Read More


Favignana Tourism Boom: How The Odyssey Is Transforming Sicily

US, Aug. 6 -- The small Mediterranean island of Favignana is preparing for an unprecedented surge in international visitors after serving as a key filming location for Christopher Nolan's blockbuster ... Read More


Tourism's Quiet Diplomacy: Iran Says "We're Back" While Israel Welcomes Holiday Flights

US, Aug. 5 -- It is a crazy world. On one side, public rhetoric between Washington, Tehran, and Jerusalem remains among the harshest heard in decades. Threats, military posturing, sanctions, and poli... Read More


Authentic Tourism: Sao Tome and Principe: Africa's Last "Leve Leve"

US, Aug. 4 -- In an age when many destinations are struggling with overtourism, Sao Tome and Principe has quietly chosen a different path. This tiny two-island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, often call... Read More


Can the 2027 Indian Ocean Games Transform Tourism in Comoros?

US, Aug. 3 -- The Comoros Islands have long possessed the ingredients of an Indian Ocean tourism success story: volcanic landscapes, largely undeveloped beaches, coral-rich waters, a distinctive blend... Read More


US Makes Visa Bond Program Permanent: $20,000 Visa Bond Sparks Criticism-But Not from Tourism Leaders

US, Aug. 2 -- A program credited with virtually eliminating overstays among bonded travelers is also shutting out thousands of legitimate visitors-predominantly from Africa-and redirecting tourism and... Read More


BREAKING NEWS: 13 Killed After Tourist Plane Crashes Over Peru's Nazca Lines

US, Aug. 1 -- A sightseeing flight carrying tourists over Peru's world-famous Nazca Lines has crashed, killing all 13 people on board, including 11 passengers and two crew members, authorities confirm... Read More


Opinion: Clickbait Headlines Are Hurting Travel More Than They Are Helping Travelers

US, July 31 -- Travel advisories save lives. Clickbait headlines create fear. The travel industry deserves a trusted voice that informs rather than alarms. "Americans warned to be extremely careful in... Read More


United States Placed on Labor Rights Watch List Alongside Kenya, Vietnam, Israel, Peru, and Other Nations: Why Global Tourism Should Care

US, July 30 -- For decades, the United States positioned itself as the global champion of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. It urged other nations to protect civil liberties, strengthen democra... Read More


WTTC Unveils Seven Principles to Turn Tourism Growth into Shared Prosperity

US, July 29 -- As international travel continues to reach new heights, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling on governments, destination managers, and the private sector to adopt a new ... Read More