Africa’s endangered wildlife at risk as tourism dries up
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new alertness to anti-poaching patrols in Africa, and a new fear.
Tourists arrested as Hawaii tries to curb virus spread
Police in Hawaii are cracking down on rogue tourists who are visiting beaches, riding personal watercraft, and generally flouting strict requirements that they quarantine for 14 days after arriving.
Cruise ship is held off California coast for virus testing
Princess Cruises did not immediately disclose how many people were aboard the vessel — which has a capacity of 3,650 passengers and crew — but said fewer than 100 had been identified for testing.
Global tourism takes major hit as virus halts Chinese travel
Thirty airlines have suspended service to China and 25,000 flights were cancelled this week alone.
Warming Minnesota winters caused in part by climate change are threatening winter recreation and sports like dog sledding that are essential to local economies. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Kaomi Goetz ventured north to Ely, Minnesota, to see how global warming…
The site of the world’s worst radiological catastrophe is unexpectedly coming back to life -- due to an American television show. Scores of tourists are visiting Chernobyl, located in northern Ukraine, in response to an HBO miniseries that illuminates the…
The concept of orphanages has long been considered outdated in developed countries. In the developing world, however, these institutions still house hundreds of thousands of children. But the surprising reality is that the parents of most of these children are…
Saudi Arabia has announced a new tourist visa scheme, as part of efforts to open up the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom to foreign visitors and diversify its oil-reliant economy.
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg traveled to the U.S. by boat. Here are some other options for sustainable travel.
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