Italy's tourism renaissance
Countless novels and films have been set in Italy in the 1950s and 1960s, an era that still inspires nostalgia in Italians old enough to remember the period. This might be the direction for the country's tourism as it comes out of the months-long coronavirus crisis, analysts say.
Thailand overseas arrivals may fall by 65% in 2020 due to virus outbreak
The number of foreign tourists in Thailand may plunge by almost two-thirds to 14 million this year, the lowest level in 14 years, as the coronavirus pandemic hits global travel, estimates from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showed on Monday.
Mogao Grottoes in Gansu reopens
The Mogao Grottoes, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site in Northwest China's Gansu Province, reopened on Sunday after being closed for months due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Cut off by COVID-19, Mostar's visitor season faces collapse
Without a single tourist clambering across its stone arc, Mostar's majestic bridge would be a picture of tranquility if not for the desperation of Bosnian locals whose tourism season has been wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic.
Greece tourism sector in crisis
About now, Charlie Chahine should be welcoming his first international guests of the season to his Suites of the Gods resort on Santorini, Greece's most popular holiday island.
Airbnb slashes staff to ride out pandemic
Home-sharing platform Airbnb said Tuesday it will slash one fourth of its workforce - some 1,900 people - as the coronavirus pandemic crushes the travel industry.
Tourism aids ethnic village's fight against poverty
With spring in the air, Yu Guisheng, a guesthouse owner, has been busy these days catering for the crowds of tourists who are flocking to his home village tucked away in the grand Nujiang River valley, Southwest China's Yunnan Province.
Egypt's famed bazaar yearns for Chinese tourists after suspension of flights
Having lost its typical scene of buzzing foreign tourists, Egypt's centuries-old Khan el-Khalili market in Old Cairo has been hit hard since the suspension of flights to and from China earlier in February over the novel coronavirus outbreak.
China's Grottoes reopen amid epidemic
UNESCO World Heritage site, the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Central China's Henan Province, reopened to the public on Monday, becoming the first grotto scenic area in the country to open amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Saving cultural relics in North China's coal-rich Shanxi Province
In the city of Jiexiu, North China's Shanxi Province, a 1,600-year-old, once dilapidated underground tunnel has been returned to its original glory.
Olympics ignites children's passion for winter sports
Wearing a pink ski helmet, 12-year-old Ruan Jiahui tried to keep her balance while smoothly navigating her way down a ski slope in Yanqing, a suburban district of Beijing.
Speaking Chinese changes lives of Egyptian tour guides
Ahmed Saeed, an Egyptian young man, thought in the beginning that he would never be able to speak Chinese one day, let alone the Chinese language would be a turning point in his life.
Tailored winter tour includes culture, nature and skiing in China's capital
In December of 2017, Beijing extended its visa-free transit policy from 72 hours to 144 hours. Many travelers may wonder just what are the most efficient ways to see the best of what the capital and its surrounding areas have to offer during the winter months in just six days. Fortunately, the Bureau of Culture and Tourism of Miyun district of Beijing Municipality has launched two three-day routes that offer the opportunity to visit beautiful natural scenic spots and historical sites, get a taste of the best local cuisine and, best of all, go skiing.
Tourists head to Antarctica to swim among penguins
"It's like getting stabbed," a tourist exclaims, as he plunges into the 3 C water, all under the intrigued gaze of a group of penguins.
Scenery of Nam Co Lake in Autumn
Enjoy the enchanting scenery of Nam Co Lake in SW China's Tibet.
Bangkok's mix of past and present makes for the perfect getaway
For many Chinese, it is somewhat "criminal" to not head overseas when you have a long vacation like the upcoming National Holiday Day. The week-long holiday provides enough time to travel to most destinations around the world that are favored by Chinese travelers including Japan, South Korea and Thailand.
Singapore restaurants make history with three Michelin stars
Two Singapore restaurants have been awarded the maximum three Michelin stars for the first time ever, the French-based culinary guide announced on Tuesday.
Bayeux-inspired 'Game of Thrones' tapestry unveiled
The French town of Bayeux has been home for nearly a millennium to a tapestry depicting a bloody battle for power.