World news about “Tourism” published by euronews.
No sign of danger to Maldives’ tourists says EU envoy Tourism and fishing are the Maldives’ major industries, but now there is trouble in paradise. The EU’s representative in the region told euronews: “At this… 09/02/2012
Two-wheeled tourists saved from freezing in Turkey Two Spanish tourists on a round-the-world bike trip are recovering after almost freezing to death in eastern Turkey. Local journalists are said to have… 21/01/2012
Ethiopia sends elders to help free abducted foreigners Ethiopia says its working to secure the release of four people kidnapped after a deadly attack on foreign tourists. Injured survivors have been transferred… 20/01/2012
Dramatic fall in Egyptian tourism Revenues from Egypt’s vital tourism sector plunged last year because of the unrest that led President Hosni Mubarak to step down. Tourism Minister Mounir… 19/01/2012
Search continues for kidnapped tourists The bodies of the five foreign tourists killed in the north of Ethiopia, along with the injured and survivors, have returned to Addis Ababa. Another couple… 19/01/2012
Five dead, four missing in Ethiopia attack Ethiopian security forces are hunting gunmen who kidapped four people including two German tourists and killed five others in an attack in the Afar… 18/01/2012
German tourists killed in Ethiopia Five foreign tourists have been killed in Ethiopia’s remote northern Afar region. It is believed the attack was carried out by gunman crossing into the… 18/01/2012
Cruise success poses a giant challenge Giant cruise liners actually constitute a double industry. They do not only fill a giant niche in tourism but in ship building. Then there are the… 16/01/2012
Italy: Third survivor rescued from capsized liner Italian rescue teams searching for dozens of missing people on a cruise ship have pulled a third survivor to safety more than 24 hours after it… 15/01/2012
Couple rescued from capsized Italian cruise liner A couple have been brought ashore after being found alive on a stricken Italian cruise ship. The Costa Concordia hit rocks off the west coast of Italy, with… 15/01/2012
Passengers recall chaos onboard stricken liner A scene of panic and confusion. That is how passengers are recalling the moment they had to abandon the doomed Costa Concordia. Video filmed by one… 15/01/2012
Dozens missing from stricken Italian cruise ship Dozens of people are still unaccounted for after a Mediterranean cruise ship ran aground off the west coast of Italy. Divers are searching the submerged… 14/01/2012
South Korea gears up for World Expo The South Korean coastal city of Yeosu is the venue for the next World Expo between May and August of 2012. Under construction is a modern village of… 19/12/2011
Thomas Cook axes 200 shops Cash strapped travel firm Thomas Cook is to close more of its shops in Britain than previously announced — a total of 200. It also posted a pre-tax annual… 14/12/2011
Colourful Niagara Falls to greet New Year – nocomment To greet the arrival of 2012, the Government of Ontario, Canada recently brightened up the Niagara Falls with colourful lighting. 12/12/2011
All you can eat: Monkey Buffet FestivalA long-tailed macaque eats during the annual Monkey Buffet Festival at the Pra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lopburi, 150km (94 miles) north of Bangkok. The… 27/11/2011
Thomas Cooked UK tour operator Thomas Cook plc crashed by 65% today after news the struggling group, Europe’s second-largest travel firm, had gone to the banks for fresh… 22/11/2011
Ayutthaya Elephant Palace reopens in Thailand – nocomment Bangkok’s renowned visitor attraction, Ayutthaya Elephant Palace, reopened on Tuesday after it was closed due to serious floods in early September. 16/11/2011
Changing tourism in Latin America The most common images of tourism are sun, sea and sand, and Margarita Island, in the Venezuelan Caribbean, certainly has all of them. It is also a good place… 10/11/2011
Benefits of hosting big sporting events The sluggish world economy means a harsh climate for tourism. This week’s edition of Focus asks whether major sporting events can help resuscitate the… 10/11/2011
TUI prepares for euro worst The German tour operator TUI has confirmed that it has asked Greek hoteliers to sign new contracts spelling out how it will pay them if Greece leaves the euro… 07/11/2011
Cleaners of China’s Great Wall – nocomment Chang Shitou and Qian Erling, husband and wife, have been working for more than a decade picking up rubbish left by visitors on the Badaling section of the… 08/10/2011
A green future for No-Man’s Land. In South Korea, in one of the most heavily militarised zones in the world, they are transforming the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) – a symbol of war, tension and… 04/10/2011
Life is a bubble for some hotel guests in Paris How would you fancy drifting off to sleep under the glow of the stars with the romantic city of Paris just a few kilometres down the road. Not far away you… 28/09/2011
South Korea’s food goes global The South Koreans are keen for the world to develop a taste for their country, and they’re using food to do it. Now there are culinary tours for overseas… 05/09/2011
No cheer as Greeks pay more for drinks The Greek government – trying to raise more money and close the budget gap – has brought in new sales taxes from September 1. The new VAT rate of 23… 01/09/2011
Lviv, the ‘Little Paris’ The city of Lviv in the west of Ukraine is perhaps the best example of the stark differences between the country’s main centres. Its ancient streets give… 22/08/2011
Ukraine’s push for EU visa-free travel When it comes to relations between Ukraine and the European Union, one big issue in Kiev is the on-going controversy over EU travel visas. Everyday… 22/08/2011
Philippines: Elvis Presley in clear waterA visitor watches as a professional diver wearing an Elvis Presley attire poses inside an aquarium of the Ocean Park in Manila. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco 15/08/2011
Revolutions hit TUI’s growth German tourism and shipping group TUI AG has abandoned its forecast for higher profits this year. It blamed a fall in travel bookings to North Africa… 11/08/2011
Italy’s Mount Etna erupts yet again – nocomment Mount Etna erupted for the eighth time this year. The progress of the eruption has been always the same: starting from a weak strombolian activity, turning… 01/08/2011
Pricy fuel hits Ryanair profits Ryanair has said that higher summer ticket sales will keep it on track to meet its earnings targets this year. That comes after soaring fuel costs squeezed… 25/07/2011
Profit warning hits Thomas Cook shares Thomas Cook says profit for its full financial year will be lower than it had hoped – probably around 364 million euros. Europe’s second-biggest travel… 12/07/2011
Tourists deserting Tunisia Since the beginning of the conflict in Libya, more than 60,000 Libyans have fled to Tunisia. Normally, the island of Djerba, some 300 kms from the frontier is… 07/07/2011
China’s ‘Red tourism’ makes revolution fun – nocomment As China marks the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, the country’s multi-billion euro “Red tourism” industry is booming in Yan’an, the Party’s… 30/06/2011
The Volga diaryDenis Loktev, Moscow-Nizhniy Novgorod, 2-5 June 2011 The Volga has always been Russia’s national river – a real emblem of the country’s might and greatness… 07/06/2011
Voyage on the Volga The Volga is Europe’s longest river. It is even longer than the road from Moscow to Madrid. And in Russia, for centuries it has been known as Mother Volga. It… 07/06/2011
UK Tourism feels the Wills and Kate effect The impending British royal wedding on April the 29th should provide a welcome boost for the tourist industry, but it is not all about curious foreigners… 20/04/2011
Consular protection for EU citizens The European Union treaties guarantee all EU citizens the right to equal protection, when travelling or living outside the EU and their own country is not… 07/04/2011
Aloyce K. Nzuki – Tanzania Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 12/03/2011
Farkhad Rasulev – Uzbekhstan Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 12/03/2011
Jana Hudcova` – Czech Republic Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 12/03/2011
Corinne Miseer – Russia Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 12/03/2011
Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana – SriLanka Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 12/03/2011
Charm Lee – Korea Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 11/03/2011
Hatim el Gharbi – Morocco Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 11/03/2011
Rocio Merino Loredo – Peru Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 11/03/2011
M Sivasankar – Kerala Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 11/03/2011
Sanjay Kothari – India Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 11/03/2011
Anand Kumar – India Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 11/03/2011
Freddy Ehlers – Ecuador Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 11/03/2011
Nuno Aires – Portugal Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 11/03/2011
Juan Arbeláez Escallón – Colombia Interview with Juan Arbeláez Escallón- Vicepresident of Tourism – Proexport Colombia – Tourism, Foreign Investment and Exports Promotion. Euronews travelled… 11/03/2011
Anelia Genova – Bulgaria Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 11/03/2011
Revolutions mean uncertainty for travel industry Uprisings and unrest in the middle east and north Africa are top topics this week at ITB Berlin – one of the tourism world’s biggest events. The travel… 09/03/2011
Egypt: waiting for touristsA guide sits on a stone as he looks at the Djoser’s step pyramid in Saqqara, outside of Cairo March 5, 2011. Sites around the great pyramid at Giza, a Wonder… 05/03/2011
Egypt’s tourist sector struggles after uprising Egypt’s most famous tourist sites, the great pyramids, are back open for business. It follows protests and unrest during a popular uprising ousted former… 25/02/2011
WTM – an insider’s view – Endre Horváth Interview with Endre Horváth, Deputy State Secretary for tourism, Hungarian Ministry for National Economy. Every year euronews heads to the World Travel… 11/11/2010
WTM – an insider’s view – Filip Remenec Interview with Filip Remenec, Head of Media Department and Spokesman, Czech Tourism. Every year Euronews heads to the World Travel Market in London, one of… 11/11/2010
WTM – an insider’s view – Gloria Guevara Interview with Gloria Guevara, Minister of Tourism, Mexico. Every year euronews heads to the World Travel Market in London, one of the world’s premier… 11/11/2010
WTM – an insider’s view – Iowane Naivalurua Interview with Iowane Naivalurua, Marketing officer, Tourism Fiji. Every year euronews heads to the World Travel Market in London, one of the world’s… 11/11/2010
WTM – an insider’s view – Jacqueline French Interview with Jacqueline French, Senior PR Manager, Visit London. Every year Euronews heads to the World Travel Market in London, one of the world’s… 11/11/2010
WTM – an insider’s view – Jean-Pierre Courteau Interview with Jean-Pierre Courteau, Director Atout France UK, France Tourism Development Agency Every year euronews heads to the World Travel Market in… 11/11/2010
WTM – an insider’s view – Khwaja, Secretary Interview with R.H. Khwaja, Secretary, Indian Ministry of Tourism. Every year Euronews heads to the World Travel Market in London, one of the world’s… 11/11/2010
WTM – an insider’s view – Maia Sidamonidze Interview with Maia Sidamonidze, Chairwoman, Georgian National Tourism Agency. Every year euronews heads to the World Travel Market in London, one of the… 11/11/2010
WTM – an insider’s view – Maris Hellrand Interview with Maris Hellrand, International Communications Manager, Foundation Tallinn 2011. Every year euronews heads to the World Travel Market in… 11/11/2010
WTM – an insider’s view – Muriithi Ndegwa Interview with Muriithi Ndegwa, Managing Director, Kenya Tourist Board. Every year euronews heads to the World Travel Market in London, one of the world’s… 11/11/2010
WTM – an insider’s view – Nikoll Lesi Interview with Nikoll Lesi, Deputy Minister, Albanian Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports. Every year euronews heads to the World Travel Market… 11/11/2010
WTM - an insider’s view – Marino Finozzi Interview with Marino Finozzi, Regional Councillor for Tourism, Veneto Region. Every year Euronews heads to the World Travel Market in London, one of the… 11/11/2010
WTM - an insider’s view – Matteo Marzotto Interview with Matteo Marzotto, President, Italian Government Tourism Board. This year Euronews spoke to key tourism representatives to find out about… 11/11/2010
WTM - an insider’s view – Sasa Radovic Interview with Sasa Radovic, Managing Director, National Tourism Organization of Montenegro. This year Euronews spoke to key tourism representatives to find… 11/11/2010
Seoul, the unstoppable city The South Korean capital is a dynamic city pulsing to dynamic rhythms. Known for its long working days and a pressure to perform, South Korea is one of the… 10/11/2010
Greece: Golfing on God’s ground Greek monks believe there is good in playing golf: In arid, eastern Crete, plans are in motion to develop golf courses and vast luxury tourist resorts, and… 24/06/2010
Protecting tourist paradises Every year huge numbers of loggerhead sea turtles mistake the waste thrown into the sea by man for food. They eat it and die. Maya is lucky. She was rescued… 15/06/2010
Greece bucks austerity trend with museum faceliftGreece says an overhaul of many archaeological sites and museums is helping its crisis-hit economy. The country is 12 months into a three-year revamp at… 02/12/2011
Turkey hijack passengers recount ordealPassengers on board a hijacked ferry in Turkey have been recounting their 12-hour ordeal – and how they helped commandos come aboard the ship and rescue… 12/11/2011
Ferry hijacker killed in TurkeyA man who hijacked a passenger ferry has been killed by Turkish special forces. It is thought the assailant may have had links to militant Kurdish… 12/11/2011
Nepal trekkers on their way homeHundreds of tourists have finally been able to leave the Mount Everest region after bad weather conditions had left them stranded for a week. At one point… 07/11/2011
Bad weather leaves Everest tourists strandedBad weather in the Himalayas has left hundreds of tourists stranded. Local authorities say while some have been able to get away, many more have begun a… 06/11/2011
Flooding closes in on Thai capitalThailand has declared a four-day special holiday in parts of the country as it struggles to cope with widespread flooding. Several provinces are partly… 25/10/2011
Thailand flood warnings may be scaring away touristsThai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra spent Sunday visiting a boat operation in Bangkok aimed at helping to prevent the flooding from overtaking the… 16/10/2011
Big Ben’s tilt is getting worseThe economy is struggling, the summer had more riots than sunshine, England are out of the Rugby world cup, and now there are new problems with one of… 10/10/2011
Kenya fears for future of Lamu tourismAmid the calm and the gently lapping waters of the Indian ocean there is a disquiet running through the tourist havens along the northern Kenyan coast. With… 02/10/2011
Details of kidnap ordeal in Kenya revealedThe partner of an elderly, disabled French woman kidnapped in Kenya has told how six masked men brandishing assault rifles stormed their beach house. John… 02/10/2011
French tourist kidnapped in KenyaMore security worries for Kenya with the news that an elderly disabled French woman has been kidnapped from her luxury tourist resort in the north of the… 01/10/2011
Suspected Somali gunmen kidnap tourist in KenyaMore security worries for Kenya with the news that an elderly disabled French woman has been kidnapped from her luxury tourist resort in the north of the… 01/10/2011
Who’s allowed to buy cannabis at Maastricht cafés?Coffee shops that sell cannabis in the Dutch city of Maastricht are trying to make a political point by imposing a ban on foreign customers who are not… 29/09/2011
EU plans tourism boostEurope wants to create a certified quality label for its tourism activities. Europe is already the world’s leading destination for tourists, attracted most… 29/09/2011
Rules on car sales relaxed in CubaThe green light has been given for an eagerly awaited reform in Cuba. Rules on the buying and selling of cars have been relaxed for the first time since the… 29/09/2011
No survivors from Nepal tourist plane crashA plane has crashed while bringing foreign tourists back from a trip to Mount Everest in Nepal. The aircraft came down five kilometres from the capital… 25/09/2011
Holiday chaos in BulgariaHundreds of Russian and Finnish tourists are stranded in Bulgaria after their charter flights were cancelled in a row over payments between the tour operator… 12/09/2011
Turkish Israeli tension for airport passengersGrowing tension between Israel and Turkey is manifesting itself at airports, where passengers from the respective nations say they are being subjected to… 05/09/2011
Concerns over Chinese tycoon’s plans for Iceland farmA Chinese tycoon plans to build a holiday resort on an isolated and unlikely patch of land in Iceland. Huang Nubo insists his green tourism project is… 31/08/2011
Spain warns foreign drivers over highway hold-upsSpanish police are warning foreign drivers to beware of robbers after a spate of hold-ups around Barcelona. They throw stones at cars which stop to check… 26/08/2011
Revellers clash with police on the Costa BravaHundreds of young people clash with police in the popular resort of Lloret de Mar on Spain’s Costa Brava. The confrontation came after revellers were… 11/08/2011
Iconic statue set to close for year long refurbNew York’s iconic Statue of Liberty will close for a year at the end of October. It is set for a renovation at a cost of nearly 20 million euros. The work… 11/08/2011
More arrest over murder of French touristsPolice in Argentina say they have found the weapon used to assassinate two French tourists and made two more arrests, bringing to six the number of people… 07/08/2011
British student killed by polar bearA polar bear attacked a group of British campers on a Norwegian archipelago, killing a 17-year-old boy and seriously injuring four other people. Among the… 06/08/2011
Polar bear kills tourist in NorwayIn Norway one person is dead and another five injured after a polar bear attacked a group of tourists from Britain. It happened on Friday on the Artic… 05/08/2011
UK Tour operator foldsA UK tour operator, Holidays4u, which specialises in budget holidays and flights to Turkey, has gone into administration. It has left around 12,000… 04/08/2011
