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‘Dark Tourism’ Appeals to Travelers Captivated by Death
Tourists often visit sites marked by death, tragedy, and disaster out of macabre curiosity. What they typically find there is enlightenment, empathy, and a connection to history.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Lassa fever suspected in death of Iowa resident who traveled to West Africa
Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in AmericaHealth - ABC News - October 28 -
Death toll from Spanish floods rises to 205 as residents appeal for aid
Spanish emergency authorities raised the death toll of the historic flash floods in Spain to at least 205 victims, 202 of them in Valencia alone.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Death toll from Spanish floods rises to 205 as residents appeal for aid
Three days after historic flash floods swept through several towns in southern Valencia, in eastern Spain, the initial shock is giving way to anger, frustration and a wave of solidarityWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
The captivating charm of Kieran Culkin
The former child actor who grew up to play Roman Roy, the filterless, fast-talking middle child in "Succession," is now playing a rudderless man-child in Jesse Eisenberg's poignant comedy, "A Real ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
World's largest crocodile in captivity dies
The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
A Couple Are Captivated by Nature. They Think You Should Be, Too.
They have cataloged natural life online and have developed board games and walking tours to help people deepen their knowledge of the world around them.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30 -
World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia
The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Patagonian tourism numbers sparks concerns over sustainability
A clutch of luxury operators are trying to demonstrate that visiting the region can be managed responsiblyWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Zita Cobb on Community Tourism and Her Newfoundland Inn
The innkeeper at this luxury hotel on Newfoundland’s Fogo Island hopes other places might draw inspiration from an economic model in which tourism is in service to the community, and not the other ...Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
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Iran executes German-Iranian dissident after years in captivity
Berlin warns of ‘serious consequences’ for ‘inhumane regime’ after 69-year-old Jamshid Sharmahd put to death. Iran has executed a 69-year-old German-Iranian political scientist after years in ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
'We are in danger' - Spanish anti-tourism spills into winter season
This year appears to have marked a watershed for attitudes to tourism in Spain, with more protests planned.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia
Caps on the number of boats allowed to approach whales among measures to be introduced while experts say restrictions don’t go far enough. Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
‘I don’t have time for tourism’: Xabi Alonso returns to Liverpool with Leverkusen
Anfield will forever celebrate their hero of Istanbul but the Leverkusen head coach returns with a new fairytale to write. Xabi Alonso took centre stage at Anfield elegantly, considered his options ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Pompeii archaeological park sets daily visitors' limit to combat over-tourism
The Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit the number of visitors to 20,000 a day and introduce personalized tickets in a bid to cope with over-tourism and protect the world heritage siteWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
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Golf Carts, Loudspeaker, Lockboxes: Florence Bans Tourism Headaches
The popular Tuscan destination is the most recent European city to consider measures aimed at making life in a tourism hot spot more bearable.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
At COP29, Tourism Gets Its Day. How Has It Fared With Climate Goals?
The tourism industry will be officially recognized at COP29 on Wednesday. Industry leaders signed a climate accord in 2021 to make travel more sustainable, but the results so far are meager.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
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Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis and press campaign to bring remaining captives home
A delegation of former hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and their relatives have met with Pope FrancisWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars
Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
How to optimize your holiday travel budget on 'Travel Tuesday'
Like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Travel Tuesday can be an opportunity to snare big discounts. But how much you benefit may depend on your needs, experts say.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
How to optimize your holiday travel budget on 'Travel Tuesday'
If you still haven’t booked your holiday travel plans, take note: Prices tend to rise the closer you get to the days you’re looking to travel.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer
The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Kamala Harris Wears a Dark Suit and Weary Smile in Concession Speech
In her concession speech, Kamala Harris offered an image for a long fight.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7
