Tourism
- Opinion
- USA
An Australian was denied US entry for bizarre reasons. He’s not alone
One Australian traveller says he’s now $15,000 out of pocket after being denied entry to the US after “enhanced vetting”. His crime? Choosing a cheap fare.
- Anthony Dennis
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- Opinion
- New Zealand
Bloody hell, NZ’s come up with a tourism slogan worse than ours
Take a bow, New Zealand. Australia’s infamous “Where the bloody hell are you?” campaign is no longer the worst to come out of this region.
- Robert Jackman
- Analysis
- Analysis
Has Trump’s America become a hostile place for tourists?
I’m starting to wonder if foreign tourists are still welcome, after several cases of international visitors being detained in questionable circumstances.
- Chris Bryant
Bali boat tragedy victim remembered for her ‘passion and kindness’
Anna Blight, who is believed to have become trapped under a capsized tour vessel, has been remembered for her “generosity and integrity” and as a true friend.
- Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
Tourist detentions at the US border: What international visitors should know
Incidents of travellers being denied entry into the US in recent weeks have sparked concern over what to expect at airports and other border crossings.
- Claire Fahy
A Great Ocean Road hotspot pushes back against tourist hordes
Residents at a popular stop-off point have had enough of crowds and of wildlife being harassed. They want large buses banned, and the local council agrees.
- Benjamin Preiss
Dodge the crowds: Other places to go in the world’s top tourist cities
The world’s most popular cities may be inundated with tourists, but you don’t have to become part of the crowd – just switch neighbourhoods.
- Ben Groundwater
- Opinion
- London
I’ve lived in London for three years without seeing this – how foolish I have been
It has featured in Harry Potter, and attracts millions of visitors a year. As I stand here, I see why it has become so important to this city.
- Rob Harris
- Updated
- Airbnb
Barcelona to shut down holiday rentals after court backs Airbnb ban
One of Spain’s top courts has backed a plan to shut down short-term holiday accommodation in Barcelona, as a way to address rising rents.
- Reuters
‘Open for business’: Queensland pitches to tourists in wake of cyclone
“Our message to the rest of Australia and to the world is that Queensland remains open for business,” said Tourism Minister Andrew Powell.
- Savannah Meacham and Rachael Ward
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