Tourism

Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press

Arrival of 92,000-tonne MSC Orchestra reignites row about hosting mega vessels

Dismayed industry leaders urge government to provide roadmap for recovery

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Travel brand resurrected as online-only agent by Chinese owners Fosun

Travel and hospitality bosses hope to capitalise on post-lockdown sales boom

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 28 July

Millions depend on tourism for their livelihood, particularly in the summer - what are the chances of countries permitting some travel?

Lenders are stalling on refunds as tourists are owed £7bn for cancelled trips

From Yosemite National Park to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, tourist hotspots are moving online during the coronavirus pandemic

Northern Georgia is a mysterious mountain land of stone towers, isolated communities and jaw-dropping scenery

Whether it’s food, scenery or culture you’re looking for, your next holiday could be right here...

Campaigners in the Italian city say they need greater independence to tackle overtourism

Strict laws on hotel bookings for unmarried foreign couples are being dropped as part of bid to boost tourism

Tourist hotspots from New Orleans to Egypt have been struck by disasters such as terrorism and hurricanes. How have they recovered?

Problems include smugglers stealing the lizards to sell on Facebook

Museums and galleries flourished last year while outdoor attractions suffered

Wild animals more likely to be aggressive to other herd members when people nearby, says new study

New website Join My Wedding allows foreign visitors to pay to attend ‘opulent’ ceremonies in India

The number of people travelling to Britain for tourism or work has fallen by nearly 8% in the last year

European sources say Brussels planning to make visitors from UK complete online applications

With five first-rate hotels, Egypt’s captivating east coast resort is leading the rebirth of the country’s tourism sector

Authorities are being urged to drop charges over social media post alleging police failings

Newly published figures reveal slump in international visitors in July

Spanish tourism up 12% despite year of political turmoil

Slump in the value of the pound drives rise in overseas and domestic visitors

In Depth: What's the solution to the tourism backlash sweeping across Europe?