Tourism
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The Israeli army's 'tourist hikes' in occupied Golan Heights
Under The Radar 'Provocative' twice-daily tours into territory seized from Syria have quickly sold out
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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How Canadian tariffs could impact tourism to the US
In the Spotlight Canadians represent the largest group of foreign visitors to the United States. But they may soon stop visiting.
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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North Korea (sort of) welcomes tourists again
Under the Radar 'Hermit kingdom' allows foreign visitors for the first time since 2020 – but only in limited areas
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why Spain's economy is booming
The Explainer Immigration, tourism and cheap energy driving best growth figures in Europe
By The Week UK Published
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Holocaust tourism and what art has to say about it
In the Spotlight New movies and a new book try to make sense of the Holocaust generations later
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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Methanol poisoning: how Laos horror happened
The Explainer Recent 'tainted-alcohol' deaths expose 'dangerous incentives driving backpacker-focused tourism'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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North Korea to begin admitting foreign tourists (again)
Under the Radar For the first time in five years, the isolated dictatorship is inviting large groups to visit the city of Samjiyon — and possibly beyond
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Away from the crowds in Calabria
The Week Recommends This region in the toe of the Italian boot offers a 'warm welcome'
By The Week UK Published
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Welsh radar site to 'protect Britain from deep space warfare'
Under The Radar Government says site will be 'vital' for defence but opponents say it puts Wales in danger
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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War tours: how tourism in Ukraine is bouncing back
Under the Radar Visitors are returning to the war-torn country but not everyone is happy to see them
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Tourists welcome: the destinations open to holidaymakers
The Explainer These getaway spots are ideal for conscious travellers who don't want to contribute to the problems of overtourism
By Abby Wilson Published
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How can we fix tourism?
Today's Big Question Local protests over negative impact of ever-rising visitor numbers could change how we travel forever
By The Week UK Published
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Visiting Maui a year after the Lahaina fire
In Depth The aloha spirit endures
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Why is Airbnb being banished from Barcelona?
Podcast Plus, are aircraft exhaust fumes dangerous to human health? And are Ukrainians really less stressed than Brits?
By The Week Staff Published
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