Ukraine's Wartime Tourism: Why Visitors Keep Coming
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Peruvian MP in pedicure scandal during official meeting
A Peruvian congresswoman has ignited public outrage after being photographed receiving a pedicure from her parliamentary adviser during a legislative session, raising serious questions about professionalism and misuse of public funds.
British drug mule Bella Culley's 11-year Peru prison ordeal
Bella Culley, 24, from County Durham, reveals her harrowing experience as a cocaine mule in Peru after being manipulated by a holiday romance. Now serving 11 years in prison, she shares her cautionary tale.
UK Tourist Tax Divide: Scotland & Wales Charge Ahead
As Scotland implements its visitor levy and Wales prepares to follow, England remains the tourism tax holdout. Discover how this postcode lottery could reshape British tourism.
Orkney Council seeks tourist tax powers amid visitor boom
Orkney Islands Council is pushing for powers to implement a tourist levy as the archipelago experiences unprecedented visitor growth, aiming to manage infrastructure strain and fund local services.
Peru declares emergency as youth protests turn violent
Peruvian government imposes 30-day state of emergency after massive youth-led protests turn violent in Lima. Gen Z demonstrators demand economic justice as police deploy tear gas and make arrests.
Louvre heist sparks true crime tourism boom
The Louvre Museum experiences unexpected visitor surge following dramatic €1.5 million art theft, as true crime enthusiasts seek to walk in thieves' footsteps through world's most famous gallery.
Peru deploys military against violent crime wave
Peruvian armed forces join police patrols in Lima and Callao as government declares 60-day state of emergency to combat soaring homicide rates and organised crime.
Peru's guano miners: Life harvesting 'white gold'
Stunning photographic essay reveals the harsh reality of workers harvesting seabird droppings from treacherous Pacific islands for global agriculture.
Cambodia tourism surges 143% as Korean visitors return
Phnom Penh sees dramatic tourism revival as South Korean travellers return, with visitor numbers surging 143% in early 2024 amid new flight routes and cultural attractions.
Ibiza at Breaking Point: Tourism Crisis Hits Party Island
The iconic party island of Ibiza faces an unprecedented crisis as overwhelming tourist numbers strain infrastructure, sparking local protests and urgent calls for sustainable tourism reforms.
Peru Declares Emergency Amid Widespread Protests
Peruvian President José Jerí imposes 30-day state of emergency as violent protests sweep the nation, suspending constitutional rights and deploying military forces to restore order.
Police and protesters clash violently outside Peru Congress
Violent clashes erupted outside Peru's Congress building as police used tear gas and water cannons against anti-government protesters demanding political reforms and economic justice.
Vermont's autumn fury: Locals vs leaf-peeping tourists
As Vermont's legendary fall foliage reaches its peak, simmering resentment between residents and tourists boils over into parking disputes, traffic chaos, and shocking acts of vandalism across the picturesque state.
Peru's unpopular president removed amid gang crisis
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has been removed from office following a dramatic court ruling, as the nation grapples with escalating gang violence and rock-bottom approval ratings.
Sri Lanka Pioneers Sustainable Tourism Revolution
Discover how Sri Lanka is transforming its tourism industry through sustainable practices and community-focused initiatives, with Minor Hotels pioneering a new model for responsible travel in paradise.
Screen tourism injects £160m into Scotland's economy
Scotland's film and TV industry creates economic windfall as fans flock to iconic locations from Outlander and other productions, boosting local businesses and employment.
Amazon Mercury Crisis: Church Exposes Environmental Catastrophe
Shocking report reveals mercury contamination devastating Amazon rainforest and indigenous communities, with Catholic Church demanding urgent government action.
Bishop's 17 secret lovers exposed after mistresses fight
A Peruvian bishop's double life unravels spectacularly after his legion of lovers began fighting over him, with a cleaning lady exposing his 17-strong harem of secret mistresses in a shocking church scandal.
Cornwall's £111k tourism website backfires spectacularly
Visit Cornwall's costly digital overhaul sparks controversy as anti-tourism messaging clashes with economic realities, leaving local businesses counting the cost of declining visitor numbers.
Bali freezes hotel permits after flooding crisis
Indonesian authorities hit pause on new hotel and restaurant permits in Bali's most popular districts as rapid, unregulated development exacerbates severe flooding problems on the island paradise.
Tourists Trapped at Machu Picchu Amid Violent Protests
Hundreds of tourists, including Britons, are trapped at Machu Picchu after furious local protests against a new privatised ticketing system block all transport out of the ancient Inca citadel.
K-Pop 'Exorcism' Video Sparks 300% Tourism Boom
A viral K-Pop music video featuring demon hunters has triggered an unprecedented tourism surge to a remote South Korean village, with visitors flocking to its 'exorcism' locations.
Bourton-on-the-Water's overtourism crisis reaches breaking point
The idyllic Cotswolds village of Bourton-on-the-Water is buckling under unsustainable visitor numbers, with residents pleading for urgent measures to protect their community from overtourism's crushing impact.
Tourists stranded as Peru protests shut down Machu Picchu
Hundreds of tourists are stranded in and around the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after violent protests in Peru forced a sudden closure of the iconic site and halted all rail travel, sparking a major travel crisis.
Tourists stranded at Machu Picchu amid violent protests
Exclusive: Hundreds of British and international tourists are trapped in and around the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after violent anti-government protests forced a complete shutdown of all rail services, leaving visitors stranded and desperate fo
900 tourists stranded at Machu Picchu in protest blockade
Nearly 900 tourists, including international visitors, were left stranded near Machu Picchu after protesters in Peru blockaded the railway line with rocks and debris, halting all transport and sparking a major emergency response.
Asia Plans $1bn Las Vegas-Style Casino Resort
An ambitious Asian nation is challenging Macau and Singapore's dominance with a colossal $1 billion casino resort project, aiming to become the next global gaming and entertainment epicentre.
Devon's £500m 'Dubai': Eden Project Transforms Torbay
A visionary £500m Eden Project North in Torbay promises to revolutionise the English Riviera, drawing global tourists with its stunning biomes and cutting-edge sustainability, creating thousands of jobs.
Cornwall's tourist numbers hit lowest point in a decade
Cornwall's coastal communities confront an unexpected crisis as anti-tourist sentiment leads to a dramatic visitor decline, triggering economic hardship and forcing a bitter rethink about the region's dependence on tourism.
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