National Geographic’s Pictures of the Year
Some 165 photographers working on assignment for National Geographic shot more than 2.1 million images in 2023. Now, 29 are featured in its annual “Pictures of the Year” retrospective. The …
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Venice rolls out day-tripper fee to try to regulate mass crowds on peak weekends
ROME — Venice authorities on Thursday unveiled a pilot program to charge day-trippers 5 euros ($5.45) apiece to enter the fragile lagoon city on peak weekends next year in an …
Airlines shave minutes off flight times with faster boarding, new tech
Passengers make their way through the terminal as they travel ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday at Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, on Nov. 22, 2023. Kevin Lamarque | …
Remote company rents apartment in Spain where workers stay for free
Some workers go to great lengths to hide hush trips from their bosses. But employees of the Polish company PhotoAid needn’t bother. The company, which helps travelers take their own …
Thanksgiving travel rush begins with snowy weather threatening the Northeast
The late crush of holiday travelers is picking up steam, with about 2.7 million people expected to board flights on Wednesday and millions more planning to drive to Thanksgiving celebrations. …
Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
DALLAS — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest …
Indian travelers are spending big but only 1% are going overseas
The world famous Gateway of India monument in Mumbai, India was built during the 20th century to commemorate the visit of king George V and Queen Mary. It is located …
Fear driving Chinese travelers away from 2 of Asia’s most popular places
Japan and Thailand are two of the most popular places to visit in Asia. But both are losing ground with Chinese nationals as safety concerns rise among younger travelers. Both …
Thanksgiving air travel set for records in test for airlines
Travelers wait in line to check in for their flights at a Delta Airlines ticket counter at Orlando International Airport during the busy Christmas holiday season on December 28, 2022 …
Acapulco races to restart its tourism engine after Hurricane Otis devastates its hotels, restaurants
ACAPULCO, Mexico — The keyboard and drums from a musical show thump just yards from a mountain of storm debris and fractured hotels left by Hurricane Otis three weeks ago. …