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The number of tourists arriving in the United States from the Asia Pacific region fell by 3.2% last year.

Indian travellers boost US tourism numbersVisitors from India helped to boost sluggish international tourist arrivals to the United States last year.

Haleakala Volcano on Maui island before the snowstorm.

Snowing in Hawaii? You better believe itAn unusually large weather system in America’s North-west has brought snow to Hawaii.

The ruins of Tulum overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Suppliers voice concern over reports Mexico will shutter tourism boardMexico's new president, citing a lack of transparency in how funds are spent, appears to be following through with reported...

Brand USA launches ‘Netflix’-style GoUSA TV appIf a picture paints a thousand words, what more moving images in the form of television?

Venice under water, but fashion is still afoot.

Deluge in Venice; Rome buffeted by high windsVenice has been given a soaking by an exceptional high tide that put three-quarters of the lagoon city under water. Levels...

It will take up to two years for corals to take over the 3-D reef.

World’s largest 3-D printed reef installed at Summer Island MaldivesGlobal warming is already dealing irreparable harm to coral reefs around the world. For destinations like the Maldives, having...

The month of July saw visitor arrivals surging by 73.5% to reach 593,299.

Busy season as Nepal attracts surge in arrivalsNepal has benefited from a surge in visitors arrivals in July, contributing to an overall an overall 18% rise in visitors to...

UnionPay International has partnered with La Banque Postale to expand its acceptance network in France.

UnionPay bolsters payment network in FranceTourists to France will soon be able to pay using UnionPay cards at more local tourist attractions, public transportation and...

Paris’ petty criminal problem worsens across the city.

Be wary of “hotel rats” in Paris, warns French policeParis, France, is moving further away from its reputation as the City of Love these days. Tony Mariet, the commissioner of...

London Eye.

London attractions court Chinese tourists with new Alipay partnershipMerlin Entertainments, owner of popular attractions such as the Coca-Cola London Eye, Madame Tussauds London, the London Eye...