Canada

Canadian tourism marketers aim for 2010 afterglow

Metro Vancouver and Whistler tourism officials cherished their region's 17-day starring role last month in the global Olympic extravaganza.

Hawaii Tourism Recovery

Officials: Recovery of Hawaii's visitor industry is under way

Hawaii tourism officials and their marketing contractors expressed cautious optimism Wednesday that a steady recovery of the state’s visitor industry is under way.

Sri Lanka

Germany eases Sri Lanka travel advisory

The German tourists can now visit tourist landmarks in the Eastern Province such as Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Ampara and Arugam Bay as Germany has eased its travel advisory further.

Greece Tourism Report Q2 2010

Will Greek tourism get better in 2010?

After Greece's tourism sector suffered a poor year in 2008, the global economic downturn hit the sector hard in 2009.

Zanzibar

Tourists putting dolphins at risk in Zanzibar

A study of bottlenose dolphins living off the coast of Zanzibar has found that the many tourist boats operating in the area are harassing the animals, preventing them from resting, feeding and nurturi

Cyclone Ului

Tourists evacuated from Great Barrier Reef

Holidaymakers exploring the Great Barrier Reef are being evacuated from the area as a cyclone heads for the Australian landmark.

Fiji

Fiji tourism industry left unscathed by cyclone

Suva, Fiji - Tourism Fiji chief executive officer Josefa Tuamoto has confirmed that no tourist was hurt in the wake of the cyclone and there have been no reports of extensive damage to hotels and reso

British Airways

Tourists risk being stuck in the Caribbean due to BA strike

UK tourists risk being stranded on a Caribbean island after British Airways cancelled their only weekly flight home, it was disclosed.

Travel Warning

Travel warning for Mexico issued

Monday, the U.S. Department of State issued a travel warning to Mexico due to increased violence in the northern part of the country.

Taiwan-Japan Tourism Exchange Year

Japan and Taiwan target 3 million tourist exchanges

Taipei - Taiwan and Japan have set a target of 3 million visits by tourists between the two countries for this year, which has been designated as the Taiwan-Japan Tourism Exchange Year, Minister of Tr

Machu Pichu

Machu Pichu to reopen to tourists in April

Finally, the Inca ruins site at Machu Picchu will reopen to international visitors as of April 1st. This reopening comes following a closure of two months caused by flooding.

Kaziranga National Park

Five tourists injured in elephant attack in Kaziranga

An elephant attacked a jeep ferrying tourists from a wildlife safari and injured all five of them at the famed Kaziranga National Park in Assam Monday.

Spring Break 2010

Despite US government's warnings students flock to Mexico for Spring Break

Thousands of college kids are pouring into Mexico for Spring Break.

Bahamas Crime Up

Violent crime is on the upswing in the Bahamas

Bahamas-bound travelers, beware.

Tourism Marketing

Tanzanian president campaigns for Japanese tourists

Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete is up to see more Japanese tourists visiting his country through well-planned advertising campaigns in Japan through business and diplomatic channels.

Niger

Security worries still a major concern for Niger tourism

LAMANTIN ISLAND, Niger - Joel Sauze was just readying his new eco-lodge in southern Niger for its first visitors as soldiers in the capital blasted their way into the presidential palace and arrested

Fiji

Tourists evacuated as cyclone Tomas approaches Fiji

NADI, FIJI - Some hotels on a Fijian resort island have evacuated tourists as a tropical cyclone heads their way.

Travel Deals

Last year's prices were rock-bottom, but deals still out there

Did you cash in? Last year at this time, well-mannered travelers with spare dollars in their wallets could pick and choose from some incredible recession-fueled deals.

Nepal

Nepal wants a chunk of multibillion dollar gay tourist market

KATMANDU, Nepal — Nepal wants to paint Mount Everest pink.

It wants gay honeymooners trekking through the Himalayas.

Thailand

Tourists warned to avoid protests in Bangkok

BANGKOK - Tourists in the Thai capital should brace for more traffic than usual and avoid sites near anti-government protests this weekend that authorities fear could turn violent, the government spok