Tourism
Tourist faces jail in Thailand over Tripadvisor reviews

Tourist faces jail in Thailand over Tripadvisor reviews
And other stories from the stranger side of life
29 Sep 2020
Thomas Cook’s return journey: collapse to relaunch in a year

Thomas Cook’s return journey: collapse to relaunch in a year
Travel brand resurrected as online-only agent by Chinese owners Fosun
18 Sep 2020
Can an extended holiday season save the UK tourism industry?

Can an extended holiday season save the UK tourism industry?
Travel and hospitality bosses hope to capitalise on post-lockdown sales boom
7 Sep 2020
Instant Opinion: Harry and Meghan ‘nothing without gossip’

Instant Opinion: Harry and Meghan ‘nothing without gossip’
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 28 July
28 Jul 2020
Can you go on holiday this summer?

Can you go on holiday this summer?
Millions depend on tourism for their livelihood, particularly in the summer - what are the chances of countries permitting some travel?
30 Apr 2020
Why are banks blocking lost holiday repayments?

Why are banks blocking lost holiday repayments?
Lenders are stalling on refunds as tourists are owed £7bn for cancelled trips
29 Apr 2020
Virtual days out: best online experiences and tours

Virtual days out: best online experiences and tours
From Yosemite National Park to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, tourist hotspots are moving online during the coronavirus pandemic
31 Mar 2020

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Svaneti: A trip into Georgia’s breathtaking highlands

Svaneti: A trip into Georgia’s breathtaking highlands
Northern Georgia is a mysterious mountain land of stone towers, isolated communities and jaw-dropping scenery
6 Jan 2020
The best places to visit in 2020

The best places to visit in 2020
Whether it’s food, scenery or culture you’re looking for, your next holiday could be right here...
30 Dec 2019
Why Venice is fighting for autonomy

Why Venice is fighting for autonomy
Campaigners in the Italian city say they need greater independence to tackle overtourism
5 Nov 2019
The rules for holidaymakers in Saudi Arabia

The rules for holidaymakers in Saudi Arabia
Strict laws on hotel bookings for unmarried foreign couples are being dropped as part of bid to boost tourism
7 Oct 2019
Seven tourist destinations recovering from disaster

Seven tourist destinations recovering from disaster
Tourist hotspots from New Orleans to Egypt have been struck by disasters such as terrorism and hurricanes. How have they recovered?
8 Jul 2019
Why tourists have been banned from Komodo dragon island

Why tourists have been banned from Komodo dragon island
Problems include smugglers stealing the lizards to sell on Facebook
4 Apr 2019
Ten most visited attractions in the UK

Ten most visited attractions in the UK
Museums and galleries flourished last year while outdoor attractions suffered
27 Mar 2019
Is going on safari ethical?

Is going on safari ethical?
Wild animals more likely to be aggressive to other herd members when people nearby, says new study
21 Mar 2019
Wedding tourism: couples selling tickets to ceremonies

Wedding tourism: couples selling tickets to ceremonies
New website Join My Wedding allows foreign visitors to pay to attend ‘opulent’ ceremonies in India
17 Oct 2018
UK suffers biggest drop in foreign visitors since 2009 

UK suffers biggest drop in foreign visitors since 2009
The number of people travelling to Britain for tourism or work has fallen by nearly 8% in the last year
12 Oct 2018
Britons facing EU tourism fee post-Brexit

Britons facing EU tourism fee post-Brexit
European sources say Brussels planning to make visitors from UK complete online applications
3 Oct 2018
From the Red Sea to the Nile: Soma Bay review

From the Red Sea to the Nile: Soma Bay review
With five first-rate hotels, Egypt’s captivating east coast resort is leading the rebirth of the country’s tourism sector
28 Sep 2018
Thai police arrest 12 for sharing tourist’s rape complaint

Thai police arrest 12 for sharing tourist’s rape complaint
Authorities are being urged to drop charges over social media post alleging police failings
7 Sep 2018
Why fewer tourists are visiting Spain

Why fewer tourists are visiting Spain
Newly published figures reveal slump in international visitors in July
5 Sep 2018
Why the Taj Mahal is facing closure
Why the Taj Mahal is facing closure
Top Indian court tells government to restore the iconic mausoleum or demolish it
12 Jul 2018
Spain overtakes US for tourism after ‘Trump slump’

Spain overtakes US for tourism after ‘Trump slump’
Spanish tourism up 12% despite year of political turmoil
17 Jan 2018
Tourism hits record levels in the UK

Tourism hits record levels in the UK
Slump in the value of the pound drives rise in overseas and domestic visitors
11 Oct 2017
European tourism at a tipping point

European tourism at a tipping point
In Depth: What's the solution to the tourism backlash sweeping across Europe?
11 Aug 2017