Great Wall of China damaged by pair wanting a shortcut for vehicle
It may have seemed like a good idea at the time. In an apparent attempt to create a shortcut, two people allegedly used heavy machinery to remove a sizeable section …
Hospitality and leisure industry
How to sleep better? Hotels are luring guests with sleep tourism
Yearning for a good night’s sleep? Join the club. Globally, more people searched about sleep this year than ever before, according to data released by Google Trends last week. People …
Should airlines weigh passengers? It’s for safety, say airlines
Starting Monday, passengers flying on Korean Air may be asked to step on a scale before boarding their flight. The exercise, which will last about three weeks, is required by …
How can single moms travel abroad with their kids for a month or more
Two and a half years after Roni Dagan’s husband died, she and her seven-year-old son, Gal, found solace in places far from home. They didn’t confine themselves to a single …
What is a destination fee, and why are more hotels charging them
My hotel bill from a three-night trip to New York City included 21 charges. Nine were for “destination fees.” There were three daily fees of nearly $35 each — …
How to use AI to plan a vacation? Companies are bringing it to you
According to a global survey of more than 5,700 travelers commissioned by Expedia Group, the average traveler spends more than five hours researching a trip and reviews 141 pages of …
The 10 most expensive travel destinations in the world? See the list
Looking to splurge on your next vacation? The travel website FloridaPanhandle.com analyzed costs in 100 popular vacation spots, looking into average prices for accommodations, transportation, food and attractions. Here are …
A new private island opened near Singapore and Batam
Travelers from Singapore will soon have a new vacation option — one that doesn’t require a flight. A new Indonesian private island, named ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island, opened in July …
European travelers are seeking new destinations as summer heat sizzles
An unusual summer scorcher or a new normal? Some travelers aren’t waiting to find out if this year’s heat wave in southern Europe is an anomaly or part of a …
Chinese tourists are traveling but staying in China
Are you prepared? That was the question that many in the travel industry asked following China’s surprise reopening announcement in the final days of 2022. Many assumed that a torrent …