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German tourist found alive in Australia after 12 days
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — German vacationer Carolina Wilga was discovered alive in Australia’s distant Outback on Friday, 12 days after she went lacking and a day after her deserted van was found, police stated. The final recognized sighting of...

Tourist warning as Greece heatwave 'shut down' affects millions of holiday-makers
15:23, 11 Jul 2025Updated 15:25, 11 Jul 2025 Millions of British holidaymakers heading to Greece have been issued a warning as the beloved travel destination enforces a partial shutdown during specific hours due to soaring temperatures. UK...

American Airlines adds direct flights to Albuquerque for Balloon Fiesta
Tourists from Philadelphia and Charlotte will have an easier way of getting to the Land of Enchantment this fall. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Even more tourists could come to Balloon Fiesta as American Airlines is adding more direct flights to Albuquerque...

Tourists warned of killer bug spreading in vacation hotspots as expert list symptoms
A deadly bug is spreading in popular European vacation destinations, prompting health officials to alert the public to be vigilant for symptoms. Diphtheria, a highly contagious infection, suffocates its victims by forming a thick gray coating over...

Tourism Ministry, European Historic Thermal Towns Association Discuss Hisarya's Membership
Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh, European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) Chair Hans Hornik and Hisarya Mayor Iva Valcheva had a meeting at the Tourism Ministry to discuss the possibilities and conditions for the town's membership in...

Dong Van Karst Plateau – where Asia’s cultural journey begins
In the remote mountains of Northern Vietnam lies a natural wonder like no other — the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark. Shaped by over 500 million years of geological evolution, this incredible land is a living testament to the power...
Africa’s strategic shift: from donor dependence to entrepreneurial powerhouse
Africa is poised to become the world’s next growth engine — not by chance, but by design. With a projected population of 2.5 billion by 2050, over 60% under the age of 25, and attracting less than 1% of global private capital, the continent...

Caught between India and China, will Beijing’s ‘SAARC alternative’ find support in South Asia?
China and Pakistan are reportedly trying to create a new regional bloc that can be an alternative to the increasingly dysfunctional South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). India is likely to be excluded from the initiative. In a...

Sabah’s tourism: A sustainable path for future
A Bornean Elephant along the bank of Kinabatangan River.-Bernama photo KOTA KINABALU (July 11)Sabah’s tourism industry often draws comparisons with regional giants like Bali, Phuket, or Da Nang. While these comparisons can offer valuable insights,...

Sun, sand and surveillance: North Korea’s new beachfront resort opens for tourists
It’s not the first place that comes to mind for a beach holiday, but North Korea is hoping to change that. The reclusive nation, long closed off to much of the world, is making waves with the unveiling of a massive new beach resort on its east...

Alligator Alcatraz tourism
My wife, Lauren, told me a story once. When she was 16, her mother put her on a plane to Europe. She gave her a peck on the cheek, a few words of encouragement and a credit card. “Have fun,” she said. Justin Cox Think study abroad. Think exchange...

What Happened To American Airlines’ Hub In Nashville?
American Airlines is one of the most popular airlines in the world. It is the largest in terms of passengers carried and in terms of daily flights. Because of this, it is no wonder that American Airlines operates from several different hub...

Exceltur forecasts 2.1% growth in tourism on coastline of the Andalucá region this summer
Tourism is not immune to the uncertainty of the international geo-economic situation. Indicators in Spain show that the local sector is affected as well, with indicators from the first half of the year slightly below expectations and a second half...

Harrowing site where 900 people died to become dark tourism hotspot
Joshua Whorms, Jeremiah Hassel Acting Senior U.S. News Reporter and Emily Wright 09:00 ET, 11 Jul 2025 The site of a chilling cult massacre, which resulted in the deaths of over 900 people nearly half a century ago, has been revealed as a new...

Australia's Aboriginals ask UNESCO to protect ancient carvings site
A delegation of Australia's Aboriginal people has travelled to Paris to win UN backing for the protection of a heritage site back home they say is threatened by harmful mining. The World Heritage Committee at UNESCO, the United Nations' cultural...

Deputy PM holds bilateral meetings with Chinese, Australian, Algerian foreign ministers on AMM 58 sidelines
KUALA LUMPUR — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn held separate meetings with the foreign ministers of China, Australia, and Algeria on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-58) in Kuala...

AfricaUnlocked forum: How Africa’s trillion-dollar SME growth relies on B20 alignment
Cape Town. African nations must shift from a dependency mindset to one of self-reliance by prioritising entrepreneurship, inclusive growth, and private sector development, experts have urged at the ongoing AfricaUnlocked 2025 Forum in South...

Forget Europe, small-town USA is the hottest summer travel trend
Travelers are skipping Europe this year as small-town USA becomes the hottest summer travel trend, with more people opting out of major cities for local scenes built around regional culture. Street festivals, lakefront concerts and town-wide...

Australia veteran James O'Connor opens up on surprise Wallabies recall at 35 ahead of Lions showdown
James O'Connor last played for Australia in 2022 and celebrated his 35th birthday last weekend, so when he was told that he had been recalled to take on the Lions again, he didn’t initially believe it. The veteran utility back is on his way to...

Paraguay Claims Global Tourism Crown With Stunning 53% Growth In Early 2025
Paraguay is the country with the highest tourism growth, as per the World Tourism Barometer of United Nations Tourism. In the first quarter of 2025, the nation recorded a remarkable 53% increase compared to the prior year. The top three countries...