The lagoons of Mannar in northern Sri Lanka attract large flocks of pink and white greater flamingos every year, which drive a vital tourism industry in the region. However, recent fatalities of the migratory birds from collisions with power cables there have sparked urgent concerns regarding the impact of powerContinue Reading
As tourism booms in Rio, city tries to adapt without losing identity… (Third column, 7th story, link…Read MoreContinue Reading
In Brief: Cuba’s tourism industry is facing its deepest downturn in decades, with international arrivals falling sharply in 2026 amid fuel shortages, reduced air connectivity, economic instability, and renewed U.S. sanctions. The decline is depriving the island of one of its most important sources of foreign currency at a timeContinue Reading
In Brief: Kenya has become a leading force in Africa’s tourism sector, driving both economic growth and sustainable practices, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The continent’s travel industry is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing globally through 2026. Kenya Drives Africa’s TourismContinue Reading
Guelb er-Richat, Adrar Region, Mauritania – From inside her thatch-roof tent, Fatima Cheikh Mohammad Bouya scans the vast, rocky landscape outside, hoping to catch sight of approaching guests, ideally travellers looking to stay the night. The 49-year-old is custodian of one of Africa’s most striking natural landmarks, the Richat Structure,Continue Reading
Environmental activism efforts in the Dominican Republic. Photo via Raíz Climáctica, used with permission. This article by Zahiris Priscila Francisco Martínez first appeared in Raíz Climáctica on February 14, 2026. An edited version is being republished on Global Voices under a content partnership agreement. This story is part of GlobalContinue Reading
In Brief: Greater Miami and Miami Beach recorded 28.3 million visitors and a $32.2 billion total economic impact in 2025, according to data released at the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s annual State of the Travel & Tourism Industry event. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau recognized theContinue Reading
HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2026 – On June 5, at the just-concluded Overseas Tour Operators Hainan Tour 2026, many international tour operators showed great interest in Hainan’s two coastal scenic highways, hoping to promote this self-driving corridor, which features both coastal and mountain scenery asContinue Reading
In Brief: International tourism increased by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 307 million travelers, but growth was slowed by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, rising travel costs, and uncertainty in global air connectivity, according to UN Tourism data. Global Travel Rises in Early 2026, butContinue Reading
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