About 1,000 tourists trapped in China’s Xinjiang after avalanches

[ad_1] BEIJING — Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in a remote holiday village after avalanches hit China’s northwestern Xinjiang region with snow and fickle weather impeding evacuation, state TV reported…

‘No selfie zones’ could save tourists’ lives

[ad_1] Selfie bans are becoming more common in popular tourist spots. Here’s how they save lives. ADVERTISEMENT The selfie craze is now more lethal than shark attacks. A study published…

North Korea to welcome first tourists since the pandemic

[ad_1] The four-day trip will take place in February and features a stop in Pyongyang before skiing at North Korea’s most modern resort. ADVERTISEMENT Russian tourists could be the first…

Why are Indian tourists boycotting the Maldives?

[ad_1] Indian tourists are boycotting the Maldives after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s holiday photos caused tensions between the two countries to boil over. ADVERTISEMENT A row over tourism between India…

How tourists can save money in Singapore, world’s most expensive city

[ad_1] Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. There are several ways to save money as a tourist in Singapore, the author writes. Marielle…

Malaysia welcomes Chinese and Indian tourists with visa-free 30-day stay from December 1

[ad_1] Malaysia will grant visa-free entry to citizens of China and India for stays of up to 30 days starting on Dec. 1, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar…

Has Hong Kong lost its way in the tourism business and is there a route back?

[ad_1] “When a luxury nightclub in Shenzhen sells liquor at less than half the price compared with Hong Kong, the choice is obvious.” Shoppers in Causeway Bay on New Year’s…

Government is giving free Hong Kong-Macao bus tickets to tourists

[ad_1] The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has launched a special free Hong Kong-Macao bus tickets offer targeting international and Taiwanese travellers to Hong Kong, encouraging them to weave a…

Happy New Year? Not for Hong Kong restaurants feeling pinch with fewer tourists

[ad_1] The number of travellers visiting Hong Kong during the New Year holiday is at 66 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, with the catering industry complaining about a business slump…

Venice puts further limits on tourists to protect the city

[ad_1] The iconic Italian city will restrict tour group sizes as part of their mission to regulate often huge crowds and improve the lives of locals. ADVERTISEMENT The Italian city…