Watauga County leaders planning for more tourism-related projects
A new initiative is underway in Watauga County to boost economic development and create more tourism opportunities.
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Hong Kong's Star Ferry faces an uncertain future, as ridership falls and debt climbs
A drop in tourism due to political turmoil and the pandemic led to financial woes for the ferry, which has taken passengers across Victoria Harbor for decades. Now there are fears it may go bankrupt.
In Thailand, the pandemic helped a famous beach recover from an onslaught of tourists
The Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach helped put Maya Bay on the "must see" list of every visitor to Thailand. But that proved too much for its delicate ecosystem. The pandemic helped change that.
Australia will reopen to fully vaccinated travelers in 2 weeks
Doubly vaccinated travelers will be welcomed starting Feb. 21, nearly two years after it first closed its border. The move is seen as relief for its tourism industry.
Bali reopens to foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides
International travelers must be vaccinated, test negative, be coming from certain countries, quarantine and heed restrictions in public.
U.S. travelers are back in the saddle again. But they've adapted to a new reality
The U.S. travel industry is rebounding after taking massive hits early in the pandemic. But Americans are making different choices now, such as staying closer to home and choosing rural destinations.
Spewing Volcano Shouldn't Put Off Visitors To La Palma, Says Spain's Tourism Minister
Despite the eruption on the Canary island that has sent thousands fleeing, including some 500 tourists, Spain's tourism minister said visitors should stay and "enjoy what nature has brought us."
Taking In Mexico City's History By Canoe And Bike
There is a lot to see around the Mexican capital. NPR's correspondent recommends canoeing and biking along some of Mexico City's tucked-away sites.
The Dacha Is Russia's Summer Cure For Urban Life
The dacha — a Russian summer home that can be anything from a shack to an oligarch's faux chateau — is both an escape from the city and a state of mind that permeates the country's life and culture.