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
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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.

US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21

The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.

Despite high Arizona heat, tourists continue to flock to the Valley

Summer is typically a slow season for tourism in the Phoenix metro area, but not this year. FOX 10's Linda Williams reports.

Disneyland Resort to reopen to out-of-state visitors beginning June 15

As the state of California continues to reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic, Disneyland Resort announced Wednesday that they will reopen the park to out-of-state guests beginning June 15.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces plan for U.S. return to cruising

The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.

The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale hiring for dozens of jobs

The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale is looking to fill about 80 positions as they gear up for a busy travel season. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

Yosemite National Park to limit summer visitors amid ongoing pandemic

Yosemite National Park will require advanced reservations for day visitors during the peak summer season to limit the number of visitors and allow social distancing amid the pandemic.

Businesses near U.S.-Mexico border struggle with boundaries’ closure

In border towns across the U.S., small businesses are reeling from the economic fallout of the partial closure of North America’s international boundaries.

Boeing 737 Max back in the air for commercial flights 2 years after deadly crashes

Commercial flights with Boeing 737 Max jetliners resumed Wednesday for the first time since they were grounded worldwide following two deadly accidents nearly two years ago.

Super Nintendo World opening in February with interactive Mario Kart ride

The park’s flagship experiences will be an interactive Mario Kart rollercoaster inside Bowser’s castle, where guests will wear augmented reality headsets and race through iconic Mario Kart courses.