Tourism
More tourist deaths reported at Dominican Republic resorts
Dominican authorities have asked the FBI for assistance investigating the mysterious deaths of three Americans-Miranda Schaup-Werner, 41, and of a couple, Nathaniel…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation enters into franchise agreement with Bay Street to develop first Hyatt-branded hotel in Malta
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with Bay Street Holdings Limited to develop…
Tourism industry in Croatia appeals for more foreign workers
Croatia’s association of tourist firms (HUT) and the national association of employers (HUP) said in a joint appeal to the Government in…
Tourist bookings in Italy drop for 1st time in 5 years
Tourist bookings to Italy this summer have dropped for the first time in five years, the Cst-Assoturismo Confesercenti business group said Thursday.…
Chinese Club Med owner in talks to buy Thomas Cook tour operating business
The Chinese owner of Club Med is in secret talks to buy Thomas Cook's tour operating business, paving the way for the…
British holidaymakers hit as pound slides
The pound has fallen to its lowest level for five months just as many British holidaymakers start to get ready to head…
Greece expects more than five million cruise passengers this summer
Greece’s Union of Cruise Shipowners and Associated Members estimated that Greek ports are expected to welcome more than five million cruise passengers…
Anglo-German tour operator TUI reiterates its outlook for lower profits
Anglo-German tour operator TUI said its first-half losses deepened due to airline overcapacity for Spain and the grounding of its 15 Boeing…
Amsterdam continues drive to curb nuisance from mass tourism…steps against guided tours in Red Light District
The Amsterdam city council approved a ban on guided tours in the Red Light District. The ban will be implemented on January…
Photo Story: Peru restricts access in the historic Inca city of Machu Picchu
A view of the citadel of Machu Picchu, South-Andean region of Cusco, Peru. Peru has announced that it will be restricting access…
British shunning holidays in EU amid Brexit uncertainty
Travel company Thomas Cook said that more people in UK are opting for destinations outside the European Union for their holidays compared…
Marriott International launches its own ‘home rental service’ targeting Airbnb
Marriott International has become the first major hotel company to launch its own home rental service, taking aim at the business at…