US tourists fined for sneaking into Rome’s Colosseum for a beer
A pair of American visitors are fined for sneaking into Rome’s Colosseum for a beer with a view. from: BBC News
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‘Be Nice to Tourists’: New York’s Arts Scene Needs International Visitors
The United States now allows vaccinated international travelers into the country. It’s welcome news for arts institutions that lost revenue and cut jobs during the pandemic. From: New York Times
New York gears up for tourists’ return as US lifts ban
As the travel ban is lifted hotels and restaurants face challenges in getting service back to normal.
Hawaii Eases Covid Restrictions and Reopens for Tourists
The state is eager for its vacation industry to rebound after a devastating 2020 season. From: New York Times
Thailand Reopens to Tourists Without Requiring Quarantine
About a fifth of the nation’s economy depends on the vacation industry. Before the pandemic, the country was one of the world’s top destinations, drawing nearly 40 million visitors in 2019. From: New York Times
Thailand reopens to vaccinated tourists from over 60 nations
Authorities hope reopening will generate $30bn for the tourism sector despite ongoing restrictions. from: BBC News
Bali reopens to foreign tourists, but government rules keep them away.
From: New York Times
How Belarus is helping ‘tourists’ break into the EU
from: BBC News Belarus is accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas, and helping them across its border.
Israel Moves to Allow Entry to Vaccinated Tourists
The plan to reopen to international tourists for the first time since the pandemic began comes as infections are steadily declining in Israel after a fourth wave. From: New York Times
Tourists in Asia Navigate a Patchwork of Policies
Tourists on a beach in Bali on Tuesday, after Indonesia began allowing tourists from 19 countries. From: New York Times
Coronavirus: India to allow foreign tourists after 19 months
from: BBC News In the first instance, foreign tourists arriving on chartered flights will be allowed in from 15 October.
Indonesia Covid: Slow start as Bali re-opens to foreign tourists
The popular holiday destination has opened to some foreigners, but no international flights are scheduled. from: BBC News
What’s happened to New York’s SoHo area without free-spending tourists.
In the SoHo area of New York City last month. From: New York Times
In Venice, High-Tech Tracking of Tourists Stirs Alarm
Can cellphone data and surveillance cameras help restore the city’s old-world charm, or just destroy what magic remains? From: New York Times
Covid threat looms over Thailand’s plans to open up to tourists
A lack of vaccines and hospital beds are marring Thailand’s attempts to reopen to the world. from: BBC News
Israel Will Allow Vaccinated Tourists to Return
Visits from organized groups of vaccinated tourists will be allowed after Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, the government said. From: New York Times
England v India highlights: Tourists seal fourth Test victory with superb bowling display
from: BBC News England’s batting folds under an inspired spell of bowling from India, who sweep to a 157-run victory on the final day at The Oval to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
Guam tries (and mostly fails) to lure tourists back with vaccines.
Tumon Bay beach in Guam last week. The country once welcomed 1.7 million visitors a year. That number has fallen to a tiny trickle. From: New York Times
Covid: Cornwall tourists urged to ‘stay away’ as cases rise
from: BBC News Visit Cornwall says only people who have booked should visit as cases nearly double in a week.
Hawaii Governor Urges Tourists to Stay Away Amid Covid Surge
“It’s not a good time to travel to the islands,” the governor said. The state has been seeing a sharp rise in cases since July 1. From: New York Times