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LifestyleLeonardo DiCaprio donates $1 million to Los Angeles wildfires
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has donated 1 million dollars to help those affected by the fires in Los Angeles.
LifestyleFITUR 2025 highlights the transformative role of the sector
The 45th FITUR reflects the positive outlook of the industry and reaffirms FITUR’s leadership as the world’s premier trade fair by participants and attendees.
LifestyleTourist boat capsized in Thailand
A boat with 33 tourists capsized off the coast of the Thai holiday island of Phuket.
LifestyleSeaplane crashes in Australia: 3 dead
In Australia, a seaplane crashed into a cliff shortly after takeoff. Three people died and four people were injured in the accident.
LifestyleThe most powerful passports of 2025 revealed
This year's champions of the “Henley Passport Index 2025” prepared by Henley & Partners were Singapore and Japan.
Lifestyle15-year-old Russian tourist dies after falling while skiing
Russian tourist T.N.T. (15), who fell while skiing in Erciyes Ski Center, one of the most important winter tourism centers of Turkey, died.
Lifestyle“Congestion charge” introduced in New York City
The 'congestion charge' for vehicles in the US came into force for the first time in New York.
LifestyleBillionaire Jeff Bezos' yacht raided by police on New Year's Eve
The $500 million yacht of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, one of the richest business people in the world, was raided by customs police during the New Year's holiday.
LifestyleThe future of tourism: Sustainable growth
The global travel and tourism industry is on the road to recovery and growth, thanks to lifting travel restrictions, strong pent-up demand and increasing confidence among travellers.
LifestyleRescued 170 people trapped in a cable car in the US
In the US state of Colorado, more than 170 people were stranded in the air due to the malfunction of cable cars at a ski resort. In a statement from the authorities, it was reported that those...
LifestyleGun attack at Christmas market in Germany: 5 people killed
In Magdeburg, Germany, 5 people were killed and many others injured when a car plowed into a crowd at the Christmas market.
LifestylePlane crash in Brazil: 10 dead
A small plane crashed in southern Brazil, killing 10 people, officials said.
LifestyleMillions head abroad for the new year getaway
Millions of people will be heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, 20 December to 2 January reveals ABTA – The Travel Association. This time of year is one of the most popular times...
LifestyleTravel and tourism sector deal activity down by 5.9% YoY during January-November 2024
Travel and tourism sector deals declined 5.9% YoY in 2024, with Europe showing growth, while other regions experienced significant declines.
LifestyleCarbon monoxide poisoning at ski resort: 12 dead
In a ski resort in Georgia, 12 people have died due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
LifestyleMilan to ban smoking on the street
The city of Milan, Italy, will ban smoking in open spaces as of January 1, 2025.
LifestyleTourists in Fiji ill after suspected pina-colada poisoning
Seven foreigners in Fiji were sent to hospital for suspected poisoning after drinking pina coladas at a five-star resort's bar, local authorities said.
LifestyleAccessible travel “a game changer” for destinations and businesses
Small investments in accessibility and innovation can deliver be a game-changer for tourism destinations everywhere. But, despite 1.3 billion worldwide people already experiencing significant...
LifestyleGlobal tourism set for full recovery by end of the year
Around 1.1 billion tourists travelled internationally in the first nine months of 2024, as the global tourism sector recovered 98% of pre-pandemic levels.

7 tourism and travel myths busted
Jan 17
Leonardo DiCaprio donates $1 million to Los Angeles wildfires
Jan 16
FITUR 2025 highlights the transformative role of the sector
Jan 14
Tourist boat capsized in Thailand
Jan 14
Seaplane crashes in Australia: 3 dead
Jan 9
The most powerful passports of 2025 revealed
Jan 8
15-year-old Russian tourist dies after falling while skiing
Jan 7
“Congestion charge” introduced in New York City
Jan 7
Billionaire Jeff Bezos' yacht raided by police on New Year's Eve
Jan 6
The future of tourism: Sustainable growth
Dec 23
Rescued 170 people trapped in a cable car in the US
Dec 23
Gun attack at Christmas market in Germany: 5 people killed
Dec 23
Plane crash in Brazil: 10 dead
Dec 23
Millions head abroad for the new year getaway
Dec 20
Travel and tourism sector deal activity down by 5.9% YoY during January-November 2024
Dec 19
Carbon monoxide poisoning at ski resort: 12 dead
Dec 17
Milan to ban smoking on the street
Dec 17
Tourists in Fiji ill after suspected pina-colada poisoning
Dec 16
Accessible travel “a game changer” for destinations and businesses
Dec 5