tourism
Drunk tourist takes a dip in Rome's Trevi Fountain — and gets banned for life after scuffle with cops: 'Alcohol was definitely involved'
March 5, 2025 | 6:12pmAccording to the Roman police, nearly a dozen tourists are fined for dipping everything from their toes to water bottles into the fountain each year.
Popular travel destination breaks annual tourism record, sets new wild new goal for visitors
March 4, 2025 | 4:52pmVisitors from far and wide have been traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Tourist shocked as hotel room ceiling collapses — in the middle of the night: 'The whole f--king roof'
March 3, 2025 | 12:03pmThis wasn't the wake-up call she'd planned.
North Korea just allowed tourists to visit for the first time in 5 years — and what they saw was shocking
March 2, 2025 | 2:28pm"If this is the best they can show, I dread to think what else is out there," one visitor said.
'Spooky' property with sale price of $880, 000 has a few strings attached
March 1, 2025 | 6:59pmTucked away in a wooded oasis, a "rare" cottage that's up for sale offers a blissful escape into the wilds of nature for the right occupants, though it comes with a few...
Secret underground spy tunnels that inspired James Bond novels could become the next can't-miss tourist attraction
February 28, 2025 | 7:45pmThat's a-maze-ing.
'Puppy Mountain' has become a must-see destination for tourists and their dogs: 'Magical and cute'
February 26, 2025 | 6:26pm“It was so magical and cute. I was so excited and happy when I discovered it.”
Americans tourists are embracing 'roots travel' trend when picking vacation destinations -- here's what that means
February 24, 2025 | 1:40pmAmericans are factoring in their ancestry while booking their vacations, with many digging into their family trees.
Tax on tourists and travelers coming soon to this popular city
February 22, 2025 | 4:05pmA "tourist tax" on hotels beginning next year will be implemented in this city.
Empire State Building approves hated surge-pricing model – visits to landmark could top $100
February 21, 2025 | 2:47pmThe owners of the iconic landmark have decided to institute dynamic pricing – the hated money-grabbing scheme that sends ticket prices soaring at times of high demand.
Winter 'Snow Village' forced to apologize after Fyre Festival-esque debacle: 'A very bad impression'
February 20, 2025 | 11:33amFyre Festival -- but make it winter.
Thousands of tourists squeeze down Venice streets ahead of controversial entry fee: 'Fight for survival'
February 19, 2025 | 2:29amVisitors will have to pay an access fee starting in April.
Venice to double controversial city entry fee to further curb crowding — and other tourist hotspots are taking notes
February 11, 2025 | 8:50pmSea levels aren't the only thing rising.
'Rat race mindset' ruining luxury resort vacations, travelers cry — stressful pre-dawn pool runs to snag coveted chairs now the norm
February 5, 2025 | 8:57pmThey need a vacation from this vacation. Staying at a luxury resort nowadays can be anything but relaxing — that's according to avid travelers and industry insiders, who call competition-beating...
Top ski resort becomes 'hellish' new flash point in overtourism trend
February 3, 2025 | 2:54pmTrends travel fast on TikTok — and not always for the better.
'Overtourism' has saturated Spain — new laws take aim at rental-housing crisis
January 27, 2025 | 7:30pmSpain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, and the surge in visitors has stoked concerns about overcrowding, water use, and availability and affordability of housing.
NYC crowned No. 1 spot in Tripadvisor's top 2025 US destinations
January 9, 2025 | 1:45pmA big city across the pond was rated the No. 1 worldwide spot for the first time.
Forget crime — NYC remains the world's greatest tourist town
January 4, 2025 | 9:00amDo the tourists harbor a death wish? Or are they just ordinary masochists who get their jollies from being held up at gunpoint and cursed at by psychos?
Plan ahead: 6 popular national parks now require reservations
January 2, 2025 | 4:04pmTimed visits are being implemented more as popular destinations are experiencing overcrowding amid “selfie-tourism.”
'Noctourism' is set to soar in 2025: Why travelers are splashing out to see the Northern Lights and go 'star-bathing'
December 31, 2024 | 5:22pmThis tourism trend is giving nightlife a new meaning.