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Prime Minister Narendra Modi plogging at the Mamallapuram beach.

The dark side of tourism

The travel boom in recent years doesn't necessarily translate into all good news.

18 Oct 2019 12:35 AM IST

The ecosystem is threatened by rock-climbing activities. (Photo: Representational/ Pexels)

Popular Hawaiian cliff to remain closed for two years

Hawaii closes nature reserve cliff popular with climbers.

17 Oct 2019 2:14 PM IST

The traditional owners of the land feel that tourists are being ignorant. (Photo: AFP)

Uluru to close permanently for tourists

Tourists surge at Uluru before Australia bans climb.

10 Oct 2019 2:44 PM IST

Trackside cafes are a popular attraction in Hanoi. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Trackside cafes shut down in Hanoi

Off the rails: Hanoi closes trackside cafes thronged by selfie-seeking tourists.

10 Oct 2019 2:20 PM IST

Goa never promotes sex, drug tourism: Pramod Sawant

Sawant asked politicians to speak with responsibly in the future so that Goa's image does not tarnish and it only...

2 Oct 2019 9:20 AM IST

Chinese arrivals in Hawaii have been declining since 2015. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Chinese tourists in Hawaii continue to dwindle

Number of Chinese visitors to Hawaii continues to decline.

23 Nov 2019 10:50 AM IST

Tourist resorts in Mexico are often surrounded by poor, outlying communities. In the past, resorts have been criticised for doing little to benefit surrounding populations. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay))

Mexican state to start charging tourist tax

Mexico's Baja Sur resorts to start charging tourist tax.

3 Nov 2019 3:52 PM IST

Fosun buys Thomas Cook brand for 11 million pounds

Thomas Cook declared bankruptcy in September after an attempt to secure USD 250 million from private investors fell...

2 Nov 2019 1:52 PM IST

Sami representatives accuse some tourism providers of pretending to be Sami when they are not, or selling products and tourist attractions portraying Sami people as magical and primitive. (Photo: AFP)

Ethically responsible tourism initiative to preserve Sami culture

Tourism's gifts and woes for Santa and Sami homeland.

25 Dec 2019 11:47 AM IST

In a few months, it changed its methods to give elephants more space, fewer interactions, and an environment resembling life in the wild. (Photo: AFP)

Thai elephants are tortured for sake of tourism

Elephants in Thailand 'broken' for lucrative animal tourism.

23 Dec 2019 5:57 PM IST

Filmmakers also come to Jordan to shoot because they are attracted to the diverse and rich landscape they find in the desert kingdom. (Photo: AFP)

Jordanian authorities promote diverse landscape in Hollywood movies

Jordan, a blockbuster location for Hollywood garners attention for its spectacular locations.

17 Dec 2019 10:37 AM IST

At Wat Phos complex, trainees run through a catalogue of moves targeting the bodys acupressure points with thumbs, elbows, knees and feet while also incorporating deep stretches and contortions. (Photo: AFP)

Techniques of Thai massage gets added to UNESCO's prestigious heritage...

Traditional Thai massage gets UNESCO heritage status.

13 Dec 2019 1:04 PM IST