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.
Natalee Holloway May 30 20 years after Natalee Holloway vanished, suspect’s confession still leaves questions: PI Two decades after Natalee Holloway vanished, Joran van der Sloot's confession sheds light on her murder, but the search for complete truth persists.
Travel May 29 Hawaii enacts 'green fee' on tourists to raise $100 million annually for climate, ecology protection Hawaii's new "Green Fee" bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate change initiatives, wildlife conservation and infrastructure improvements, starting January 1.
VIDEO May 23 Travel log: Remote luxury in the Catskills Inside an ultra-luxury Catskill all-inclusive resort less than two hours from New York.
Illegal Immigrants May 22 Immigration expert warns Chinese illegal aliens using Canadian city as gateway to US According to Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immigration studies, Chinese nationals in Vancouver could be assisting the CCP in smuggling Chinese illegal aliens into the U.S.
VIDEO May 21 Oakland Zoo welcomes baby pudu named after Incan moon goddess An adorable baby pudu at the Oakland Zoo has been given the name Quilla, after a moon goddess in Incan culture. See the little critter.
Cruises May 14 Mexico rolls back its controversial new tax on cruise ship visitors Mexico's cruise tax starts at $5, rising to $21 by 2028, potentially affecting passenger choices. The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association supports the fee for its community benefits.