TOURISM
The War Over Mexico's Beaches Is Done, For Now
A new law obliges coastal businesses to stop hogging the beaches.
Who Measures the Height of Mount Everest and How?
Nepal has spent US $1.3 million on the project, working with six global firms since 2017.
Asian Financial Hubs Hong Kong and Singapore Announce 'Travel Bubble'
No controlled itineraries or quarantine on arrival, like it's 2019.
World-Renowned Island in Philippines Reopens to Tourists Despite Case Surge
The Philippines has the highest official infection count in Southeast Asia.
Cambodia’s Beautiful Gibbons Could Be Vulnerable to COVID-19, Study Warns
New research found that gibbons alter their behavior in the presence of tourists, which could lead to weakened immune systems that make them susceptible to infection.
India Is Relaxing Inter-State Travel Restrictions. Locals in Tourism States Are Worried
The emerging virus epicenter is relaxing border restrictions and allowing inter-state travel without COVID-19 negative certificates or mandatory quarantines for some states.
Stealthy Thieves Stole $9,400 From Japan’s Ninja Museum
It took only three minutes for the thieves to carry out their mission.
Nepal Is Reopening Everest for Tourists to Regain Lost Earnings. Will It Work?
As the tourism sector reopens after four months, will a lack of guidelines deter travelers?
As Asia Rushes to Open, Tourism Hotspot Thailand Won’t Allow Visitors Until 2021
Thailand’s “wait and see” approach to reopening its borders may help boost domestic tourism and keep coronavirus cases low.
Why People Are Going on Holidays in the Midst of a Pandemic
Many seem to have maxed out their capacity to stay home, even as cases continue to dangerously spike.
Places I Wish I Visited Before the Pandemic Happened
Underrated travel destinations to add to your post-pandemic plans.
An Indian State Wants to Kickstart ‘Quarantine Tourism.' Its Hoteliers are Against It.
The proposal suggests tourists can travel to the state but are mandated to stay inside their hotels for the duration of their stay.