Tourism

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCIV) — Isle of Palms (IOP) city leaders and members of the public continue to clash on the issue of public parking.

This installment examines the connection between tourism and the environmental stewardship of the area’s natural treasures.

Coastal cities across the United States are making waves in sustainable tourism. In a united front, cities in Florida, Maine, Alaska, and California are pushing to restrict or outright ban cruise ships from their ports.

With a continuous cycle of innovation and adaptation, the economic landscape of Cox’s Bazar has undergone a profound transformation over the past five decades. Now, on the cusp of another transformative chapter, Cox’s Bazar is entering a new phase of growth with the launch of a rail network, promising to further unlock the town’s economic potential

Federal wildlife officials will consider re-classifying manatees from a threatened to an endangered species, citing the loss of seagrass that serves as a key food source for the animals.

The reopening sparked outrage among some residents.

Lahaina, Hawaii, residents are asking Gov. Josh Green (D) for more time before reopening West Maui to tourism, which he is planning to do this weekend.

MEXICO BEACH, Fla. — The scars are less visible now. Kimberly Shoaf recalls an unaware tourist recently asking her about the vacant lots along the beach. Ignorance may indeed be bliss, but it's something she'll never enjoy here.

VENICE, Italy (AP) — A scowling gondoliere ferrying sightseers 10 at a time across the mouth of Venice's Grand Canal scolds passengers to sit still and frets over being shorted the bargain 2-euro fare.

A red-hot visitor influx at the World’s Most Famous Beach over the past two summers continued to cool in July.

Holidays are making a comeback after several years of disruption caused by the COVID pandemic. Nearly 4 billion passengers boarded international flights in 2022, up from fewer than 2 billion in 2020. Recent research suggests that people are likely to continue travelling more in 2023 and beyond.