Hawaii wants to charge $25 per tourist tax
Lawmakers in Hawaii are poised to approve a $25 climate tax on tourists who visit the Aloha State in an effort to combat what they claim is an assault on…
NY doesn’t need the World Cup to win big
I’m as thrilled as the next guy that the FIFA World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford in 2026. What a coup for the newly-coined…
The Eastern & Oriental luxury train is back — here’s what it costs
After nearly four years, the Eastern & Oriental Express is back on the rails. The train, which is operated by the luxury travel company Belmond, this week welcomed its first…
Record number of travelers visit city this winter
For many Chinese, Harbin conjures images of ice and steel, a city both cold and tough. But this winter, the heavily industrialized city morphed into a warmly welcoming host, drawing…
Here’s what it may look like
The kingdom of Bhutan is planning a “mindfulness city” that, if built, will cover some 2.5% of the country — an area larger than Singapore. Plans show the 1,000-square-kilometer city…
PM seeks UAE investment in aviation, tourism
PAKISTAN: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Saturday said that Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates enjoyed strong brotherly ties which were being further strengthened with time. He said…
The Israel-Hamas war is affecting traveler confidence and bookings
The Israel-Hamas war is affecting travel across the Middle East and beyond. International arrivals to the region grew in the fourth quarter of 2023 — mainly owing to an increase…
India boycott of Maldives may cost country millions in tourism dollars
Social media posts by Maldivian officials may cost the country millions in tourism revenue, as calls by Indian travelers to boycott the island nation intensify. “We are seeing a 40%…
Japan Rail Passes are much pricier, but the Kyun Pass may save money
A post-pandemic surge in international travelers, coupled with weak exchange rates, may have indirectly ended one of Japan’s most beloved travel deals: the Japan Rail Pass. Prices for the JR…
Cabbing in Italy can be a gnarly affair. Here’s how to navigate it
I knew something was amiss when the taxi meter read 10.50 euros as we pulled away from the Roma Termini train station. While negotiating the evening rush hour traffic and…