Sharks June 20 Two shark attacks reported in separate vacation hotspots as summer beach season starts Hilton Head Island shark attack leaves beachgoer with serious leg injuries, following incident where 9-year-old Florida girl's hand was nearly severed during Gulf Coast snorkeling trip.
Travel June 20 Beaches with most shark attacks as Americans pay tribute to 'Jaws' and activist weighs in As the blockbuster film "Jaws" turns 50, recent shark attacks are making headlines as experts share that increased sightings reflect better technology and more people in water, not more sharks.
Travel June 19 Tourism surge creates 'new challenge' as visitors transform Mt. Fuji into 'trash mountain' Japan faces overtourism challenges with 36 million visitors in 2024, raising concerns about two-tier pricing and the environmental impact on sacred sites like Mount Fuji.
Travel June 16 Museum staff leaves 'Mona Lisa' fans high and dry as Louvre shuts down without warning The world's most visited museum, the Louvre, closes its doors as staff strike due to overtourism concerns, highlighting the "Mona Lisa" display, which attracts 20,000 visitors daily.
National Parks June 16 American tourist falls 30 feet off cliffside trail in vacation hot spot Tourist rescued after plunging off cliff at Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano, one of world's most active volcanoes currently erupting with lava fountains exceeding 1,000 feet.
Travel June 16 Tourists sprayed with water guns by protesters as European anti-tourism trend grows Spanish protesters march against overtourism in Barcelona and Mallorca as residents face rising rents and displacement, prompting cities to regulate short-term rentals.
Travel June 9 Norway joins the tourist tax club as destinations in Europe fight back against visitors Norwegian officials pass a "historic agreement" for a 3% tourist tax to fund tourism infrastructure, as European destinations adopt similar measures to address visitor impacts.
VIDEO June 9 Marriott targets budget travelers with mid-scale option Marriott International is aiming to overcome tariff headwinds this summer travel season.Â
Travel June 7 Boat explodes on the river and a peaceful vacation walk turns into a desperate rescue The quick thinking of a couple who were on vacation in the U.K. helped save six lives after a boat exploded on the River Thames. Police officials said it was "a miracle there were no fatalities."
Travel June 3 Hot travel trend has people 'townsizing' by visiting quaint American towns The trend of "townsizing" sees travelers, especially those among Gen Z, choosing quaint small towns like Cape Cod in Massachusetts for a relaxed, movie-like vacation experience.
Puerto Rico June 3 Puerto Rico permits nonbinary gender marker on birth certificates in landmark court decision The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico rules in favor of nonbinary rights, allowing gender marker changes on birth certificates, enhancing equality and protection.