Maui welcoming tourists to boost economy in aftermath of devastating wildfires
Hawaii’s governor and mayor are welcoming tourists back to the west side of Maui months after August wildfires killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings.
Arizona city considers turning parking lot into overnight campground for workers.
Sedona's tourism boom and short-term rentals are forcing many workers out of their homes, but the city has a plan to fix the problem.
Tourism drops along Apache Trail: Stretch of SR 88 remains closed
There's a beautiful stretch of road northeast of the Valley called Apache Trail, but a seven-mile stretch of State route 88 has been closed for four years after a wildfire and flooding. The state says it's scrambling to find the funds to fix it, but until then, the businesses that dot the landscape are struggling.
Search intensifies for Italy tourist who carved name in Colosseum
Italy’s culture and tourism ministers have vowed to find and punish a tourist who was filmed carving his name and that of his apparent girlfriend in the wall of the Colosseum in Rome, a crime that resulted in hefty fines in the past.
Hawaii lawmakers fail to pass bill that would have charged annual fee to tourists
Hawaii lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have made tourists help pay for the protection of Hawaii’s forests and wildlife even though the idea has widespread public and political support.
Video: Tourist whacked with stick, heckled after illegally climbing Mayan pyramid
The incident happened over the weekend at the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula — a popular tourist destination.
Tunnel opens to visitors below Niagara Falls, showcasing 115-year-old engineering marvel
The tunnel offers visitors a unique look at a historic power station beneath Niagara Falls that operated for over 100 years.
From deep sea to outer space, tourism is now reaching the ends of the Earth
The most mysterious realms of Earth and space are becoming more accessible to the average human. Or, at least, the average human with tens of thousands of extra dollars.
Stop yelling at tourists, say Jerome police in Arizona destination town
Jerome police said that it “has come to our attention that some people visiting our town on short visits and using lawful short term parking passes are being yelled at or having notes left on their cars by local residents.”
Tourism closure extended for remainder of 2022 on Havasupai tribal land known for waterfalls
The Havasupai reservation is renowned for its blue-green waterfalls that draw tourists from around the world.
Lockdown-free Florida top vacation spot for holiday season
Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months.
Tourists, social media users taking dangerous measures for photos in Beverly Hills
Social media users are posing at dangerous locations in Beverly Hills -- all for photo opps.
'Orbital Reef': ASU plays key role in future privatized space station
“When the opportunity came up for ASU to become involved in this project, it was just a perfect fit,” said Jessica Rousset of the ASU Interplanetary Initiative.
Nearly half of Americans want space travel but few would pay $100K for it: survey
49% of U.S. consumers say they would travel into space if money wasn’t an issue, a ValuePenguin survey found
Bali reopens to some foreign travelers as COVID-19 surge subsides
Bali reopened for some international travelers for the first time in over a year. They must have proof of vaccination, test negative and quarantine.
Australia banning foreign tourists until at least 2022
Australia's prime minister says foreign tourists won’t be welcomed back until at least next year.
US bans swimming with Hawaii's protected spinner dolphins
The new rule Tuesday is meant to protect the nocturnal animals from people seeking close encounters with the playful species.
Space tourism becoming possibility after Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic launch into space
There's a lot of excitement about the possibility of space tourism after Amazon's Jeff Bezos Blue Origin launch, and Richard Branson's launch in the Virgin Galactic. FOX 10's Ty Brennan speaks with ASU professor Jim Bell to learn more about space tourism.
Passport wait times top 3 months, State Department says
The State Department says the wait for a passport is now between 12 weeks and 18 weeks, even if you pay for expedited processing.
Ducey uses federal pandemic cash to promote Arizona tourism
The Visit Arizona Initiative will use the American Rescue Plan money to help the tourism sector of the state’s economy to prosper and “continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic,” Doug said in a statement.