[ad_1] New Orleans continues to draw in visitors with exciting opportunities. There are a number of unique ways to see the city that set the Big Easy apart from other destinations such as streetcar and airboat rides, local cocktails, haunted places and more. Cocktail Tour New Orleans has a rich …
Read More »Mexico Planning Tourism Promotion Fund
[ad_1] The Mexican government is planning a tourism promotion fund of 50 million pesos, but at $2.6 million USD it’s less than the budget of the agency that previously was responsible for advertising and marketing. Tulum Hotel Association president David Ortiz told the newspaper El Financiero that Tourism Secretary Miguel …
Read More »Dominican Republic Bookings Start To Bounce Back
[ad_1] After watching bookings to the island drop by more than 80 percent, the Dominican Republic is finally starting to see a modest bounce-back. The Caribbean nation has been plagued for more than a month by the mysterious deaths of numerous tourists, many of them Americans who comprise the bulk …
Read More »Six Reasons To Visit Suzhou, China’s Lesser Known Cultural Hub
[ad_1] Suzhou is an ancient city whose profound history plays a large part in its culture and way of life, even today. Located in the Jiangsu Province, around 60 miles west of Shanghai, it’s easy for travelers to get to via train or car, making it a worthwhile and convenient …
Read More »The Unexpected Magic of Mendocino
[ad_1] As one of NorCal’s popular getaway destinations, Mendocino, California is widely known for its coastal beauty, elevated cuisine and luxe accommodations. But what surprises many is the fact that it’s home to some very special attractions that separate this county from most. From a sanctuary for endangered African animals …
Read More »Belgian Music Festival Cancelled, Stranding Tourists
[ad_1] It was over before it even began. In what many are calling Fyre Festival 2.0 and Fyre Festival Euro Edition, the scheduled three-day VestiVille music festival in northern Belgium was canceled at the last minute on Friday, stranding thousands of tourists who were out thousands of dollars. The event …
Read More »UK Announces First-Ever Tourism Sector Deal
[ad_1] The U.K. has announced a historic tourism sector deal as the destination prepares to host an extra 9 million annual visitors by 2025. Officials said the agreement will revolutionize the way data is used via the creation of a new Tourism Data Hub “showing the latest trends and spends.” …
Read More »New Oahu Lodging Law Could Impact Airbnb
[ad_1] A new law on the island of Oahu – one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world – could have a dramatic impact for both homeowners looking to rent their properties and for one of the main vehicles they use for that, the accommodation-sharing website Airbnb. Honolulu …
Read More »Should Venice be Added to UNESCO’s Endangered List?
[ad_1] Venice city officials are calling on UNESCO to put the Italian city on the World Heritage site blacklist. A report from Lonely Planet says the calls come on the heels of a cruise ship crashing into the docks of the Giudecca canal. The incident, which left four injured, triggered …
Read More »US News & World Report Releases Best Vacation Destinations Rankings
[ad_1] On Tuesday, U.S. News & World Report released its annual rankings of the Best Vacation Destinations, with Paris topping the list as the best city to visit. In addition to the World’s Best Places to Visit list, U.S. News also revealed its Best Places to Visit in the USA, …
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