China to halt individual Taiwan tourism permits for 47 mainland cities

China to halt individual Taiwan tourism permits for 47 mainland cities

China will stop issuing individual travel permits for Taiwan to people in 47 mainland cities from Aug. 1, its culture…

Greek Cypriots mark epiphany with rare vigil to ghost town fringeDestinations

Greek Cypriots mark epiphany with rare vigil to ghost town fringe

Hundreds of Greek Cypriots marked the religious holiday of Epiphany on Sunday in a rare vigil to the fringes of…

Thailand cancels flights to holiday island as storm threatensTourism Insight News

Thailand cancels flights to holiday island as storm threatens

Thailand cancelled flights to a popular tourist island, battened down beachside resorts and evacuated offshore oil rigs as the first…

All aboard: Tickets go on sale for Finland-Estonia train tunnel, yet to be builtUncategorized

All aboard: Tickets go on sale for Finland-Estonia train tunnel, yet to be built

Despite no tunnel and no government or European Union backing, passengers can now buy tickets for trips through what would…

Hurricane Willa ravages fishing village on Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Willa ravages fishing village on Mexico’s Pacific coast

When Amadeo Ramos went to bed Tuesday night, nine sturdy metal tables were fixed to the concrete floor of his…

After makeover, Philippines welcomes tourists back to cleaner, leaner Boracay

After makeover, Philippines welcomes tourists back to cleaner, leaner Boracay

The Philippines reopened its top holiday island last Friday and promised sustainable tourism and a greener environment, welcoming back visitors…

Passengers safe after Air Niugini flight crashes into sea in MicronesiaTransport

Passengers safe after Air Niugini flight crashes into sea in Micronesia

A flotilla of small boats rescued all 47 passengers and crew from an Air Niugini flight that crashed into the…

Latest eruptions a disaster for Hawaiian town’s lava tourism

Latest eruptions a disaster for Hawaiian town’s lava tourism

A little lava was good for business in Pahoa, Hawaii during Kalauea’s frequent eruptions over the past 35 years, say…

Philippines’ top resort island Boracay may reopen in four monthsDestinations

Philippines’ top resort island Boracay may reopen in four months

The Philippines is looking to shorten the closure period for its most popular holiday hotspot Boracay to four months from…

China suspends flights from Bali to China due to volcanic ash

China suspends flights from Bali to China due to volcanic ash

China’s aviation authority has suspended all flights from the Indonesian holiday island of Bali to Chinese cities until the threat…