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MGM Boss: Vegas Hotels "Ripping People Off"
MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle exposes shocking price-gouging practices in Las Vegas, warning that excessive resort fees and hidden charges are driving tourists away from Sin City.
Avalanche narrowly misses trekking camp on world's highest peaks
Dramatic footage captures terrifying avalanche sweeping perilously close to camping trekkers on Pakistan's treacherous Karakoram mountains, raising urgent safety questions for high-altitude adventures.
Conquering Bolivia's Deadly Mountain Road: A Survivor's Tale
A courageous traveller shares their heart-pounding experience biking down Bolivia's infamous North Yungas Road, known globally as the 'Death Road', and reveals why this dangerous journey is becoming an unlikely tourist attraction.
Italy's breathtaking 'Bird Cage' cable car experience
Discover Italy's most mesmerising mountain ascent as the 'Bird Cage' cable car transports visitors on an unforgettable journey through the clouds to panoramic Alpine vistas.
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.
World's Most Dangerous Hotel: Sharks & Helicopter Access
Discover the former coastguard station turned luxury hotel perched on jagged rocks where guests arrive by helicopter and great white sharks patrol the waters below.
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.
Influencer shamed for urging lads' trips to Afghanistan
A controversial travel influencer faces intense backlash after recommending British holidaymakers exchange their traditional lads' trips to Spain for adventurous tours of Afghanistan, claiming it's 'safer than you think' despite ongoing Taliban rule.
UK's Scariest Walk: The Heights of Abraham Challenge
Discover why this Derbyshire cliffside walk is being called the UK's most heart-stopping hiking experience, featuring vertigo-inducing paths and breathtaking views.
Las Vegas Tourism Crisis: Mass Staff Exodus to Albuquerque
Exclusive investigation reveals how soaring living costs and competitive job markets are triggering a mass exodus of tourism workers from Las Vegas to Albuquerque, threatening the city's hospitality industry.
London's Epic New Zipline: Soar Above Olympic Park
Experience London from breathtaking new heights as Europe's longest urban zipline opens in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, offering thrill-seekers a 35mph adventure across the iconic skyline.
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.
Cornwall to Portugal: Cycling 2000 Miles With Surfboards
Discover how one adventurous couple cycled from England's southwestern tip to Portugal's sun-drenched shores with surfboards in tow, proving that the journey matters as much as the destination.
At 83, She's Skiing Austria Like Never Before
Discover how octogenarian Hilary Bradt proves age is just a number while embarking on an exhilarating skiing holiday in Austria's breathtaking alpine landscape.
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.
Yosemite faces closure in US government shutdown crisis
America's iconic national parks, including Yosemite, brace for potential closures and service disruptions as political deadlock threatens another US government shutdown, putting wildlife and tourism at risk.
Lake Tahoe's Riva Grill Closes Amid Tourism Crisis
The iconic Riva Grill on Lake Tahoe's shoreline has been forced to shut down permanently, falling victim to California's worsening tourism decline and economic pressures.
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.
Tenerife tourism crisis hits British holidaymakers
British tourists arriving in Tenerife are encountering a dramatically changed holiday experience as anti-tourism protests sweep the Canary Islands, with new restrictions transforming popular destinations.
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.
Dozens killed in horror paraglider collision
Dozens killed as paragliders collide mid-air during festival in Himalayan region, marking one of the deadliest paragliding accidents in recent history
Florida Beach Erosion Crisis Threatens Tourism Industry
Emergency coastal protection measures underway as Florida's famous Clearwater Beach battles severe erosion following recent storms, threatening the state's vital tourism economy.
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.
Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias: America's Largest National Park
Explore America's largest national park in Alaska, where wild landscapes dwarf Britain's national parks and adventure awaits at every turn of its 13.2 million acres.
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.
Scotland's terrifying 131ft swing launches thrill-seekers
Thrill-seekers can now experience Britain's most extreme attraction - a giant swing that catapults riders 131 feet above Loch Lomond's shores at 60mph. For £90, are you brave enough to face the ultimate adrenaline rush?
Kyrgyzstan: Central Asia's Hidden Gem for British Travellers
Discover why adventurous British travellers are swapping crowded European hotspots for Kyrgyzstan's breathtaking mountain landscapes, nomadic culture and incredible value for money.
UK Wilderness Rescues Surge 40% - Survival Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking 40% surge in wilderness rescue operations across Britain's national parks as unprepared adventurers face nature's wrath.
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