Articles tagged “natural disasters”

Sandy is likely to wreak havoc with travel plans and, because of its likely protracted duration, might impact some airlines' fourth-quarter financials.

The Concordia tragedy is unfortunately unfolding like a Saturday evening variety show on Italian television: big egos, crazy claims, and a fascination with the macabre.

Japan's June numbers were driven largely by inbound tourism from other parts of Asia, including Chinese attracted by eased visa requirements.

Haiti needs to find a compelling way to both ignore the walled gardens of private cruise line beaches and expand beyond feel-good tourism in order to create a real culture of tourism in the country.

Post-earthquake damage in Christchurch is centered around the central business district rather than the areas outside of the city that attract outdoor enthusiasts and travelers on motorvan holidays

Chinese tourists are allowed to stay in Japan for up to 90 days and can enter and leave the country multiple times -- as long as they spend at least one night per visit in one of three areas hard-hit by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Post-disaster tourism should always take its cues from locals as opposed to voluntarism business that feed off wealthy travelers' desire to "help."