HONG KONG BETS ON SPORTS TOURISM

Gary Diskin -
Hong Kong has become a hotspot for international sports tourism. The city isn’t just resting on its past; instead, it now uses modern facilities, smart financial moves, and a lively local vibe to draw ...

A STRONG START FOR GREEK TOURISM IN 2025

Richard Moor -
Despite the global uncertainty and even a few shaking moments like the Santorini quakes, Greek tourism is warming up for what looks like a busy 2025. Pre-bookings are surging, and more international v ...

GLOBAL CORAL BLEACHING CRISIS THREATENS REEFS

Richard Moor -
Coral reefs—the so-called “rainforests of the sea”—are in deep trouble. Bleaching lasting two years has now marred about 84% of these underwater habitats between January 1, 2023 and April 20, 2025, as ...

ANTARCTIC TOURISM POSES A GROWING THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT

Tomas Haupt -
Once a secluded land meant only for scientists and select expeditions, Antarctica now attracts a wildly different crowd. Travelers, lured by endless frozen vistas, close-up visits with penguins and wh ...

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF TRAVEL SUBSCRIPTIONS AND FLIGHT FLAT RATES

Joe McClain -
At first glance, flat-rate flights and travel portal subscriptions seem like the ultimate hack—an easy way to slash your travel expenses, promising hefty discounts on everything from flights to hotels ...