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Hoping to draw tourists to Cyprus this summer, officials cite the "open-air lifestyle, abundance of personal space" and clean air. Here, rows of beach umbrellas await visitors on a nearly empty stretch of Nissi beach at the seaside resort of Ayia Napa ea

To Lure Back Tourists, Cyprus Says It Will Cover Costs If They Contract Coronavirus

May 28, 2020
Cyprus "is committed to taking care of all travelers who test positive during their stay, as well as their families and close contacts," the government says.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
Experts say New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's Facebook Live appearances and reassuring messages have led to an 80% approval rating.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Touts 4-Day Week To Boost Domestic Tourism

May 21, 2020
A shorter work week to encourage travel? Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it's an idea worth considering as the island nation emerges from its coronavirus lockdown.
DC Blog
Them and Us

Can Vegas Do Earnest? A New Tourism Ad Gives It a Try

May 20, 2020

We discuss the decidedly heartfelt LVCVA tourism commercial that promises what happens here ... is safe here.

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The Coronavirus Crisis
Cruise ship berths in Ketchikan, Alaska, sit empty on May 13 — a day when two ships carrying a total of more than 4,500 passengers were originally scheduled to arrive.

Cruise Shutdown Leaves Southeast Alaska Without Its Economic Lifeblood

May 19, 2020
Cruise lines have canceled voyages to Southeast Alaska through the summer due to COVID-19. The move is devastating to the economies of many small cities that depend on tourist dollars.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
Cats overtake an empty tourist shop in Jordan's ancient city of Petra.

Animals Roam Free In Petra Heritage Site Under Jordan's COVID-19 Lockdown

May 07, 2020
Tourists' absence from the ancient city has made way for the cats, dogs, birds and other creatures to take over.
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Coronavirus Live Updates
The Acropolis is one of Greece's most popular tourist attractions. More than 32 million foreign tourists visited Greece last year.

The Coronavirus Is Hurting Travel, So Greece Has Begun Offering Virtual Tourism

Apr 05, 2020
Greece is looking at enormous losses in a main industry due to COVID-19. Authorities have launched a website for virtual visits "until we can all be together in person again," a tourism official says.
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Goats and Soda
Trash from an informal dump in far northern Pakistan is frequently incinerated, sending up plumes of foul-smelling smoke right near a glacial lake frequented by tourists.

Why Pakistanis In The Otherworldly Highlands Aren't Happy To See Pakistani Tourists

Feb 15, 2020
In the far northern region of snow-capped peaks, glaciers, rivers and orchards, domestic visitors are earning a bad reputation.
DC Blog
Asked and Answered

What Happened Here?

Jan 27, 2020

Vegas' new slogan plays it safe -- but that's not necessarily a bad thing

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World
A deserted beach in Gorgona National Park, an island 21 miles off Colombia's Pacific coast.

Colombia's Former Prison Island Gorgona Is Open For Tourists — And Snakes

Dec 08, 2019
Nature has taken over this onetime penal colony turned national park, surrounded by waters popular with divers for their sharks, rays and whales. A resort manager calls it a "mini-Galápagos."
DC Blog
Bulletin Board

Rail Ride

Dec 05, 2019

Pedal bikes put a piece of historic railway at tourists’ feet

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World
Families and friends enjoy their time on a Gaza City beach. Israel allows in international aid workers, journalists and diplomats, but tourists are prohibited.

Here's What Tourists Might See If They Were Allowed To Visit Gaza

Aug 08, 2019
Gaza has been off-limits to tourists since Hamas took over in 2007. A veteran Palestinian tour guide leads NPR to see the sites, including a palace, a mosque and a bathhouse.
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World
The names of the shooting victims adorn a makeshift memorial at the Cielo Vista Mall Walmart in El Paso, Texas, on August 6, 2019. The August 3rd shooting left 22 people dead.

After Mass Shootings, Other Nations Issue Caution About 'Gun Society' In U.S.

Aug 07, 2019
Earlier this week, Japan alerted its citizens in the U.S. to beware of "gunfire incidents," while Uruguay issued a travel warning citing the "indiscriminate possession of firearms" in America.
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Newscast headlines

McCarran Airport Sees Busiest Month Ever In May

Jun 27, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas had its busiest month ever in May.

McCarran spokeswoman Christine Crews says nearly 4.6 million people arrived or departed from the airport last month.

That's about 7 % higher than April and 5% up from May 2018.

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Business
Grand Canyon officials don't keep track of visitors by country of residence, but Mandarin-language brochures are the most in demand there. The Arizona Office of Tourism estimates that in 2018, the number of Chinese visitors to the state dipped 3.7%, afte

Chinese Tourism To U.S. Is Down After Years Of Booming Growth

May 31, 2019
Fewer Chinese tourists have been visiting Hawaii, Arizona and other population destinations in recent years. The strong dollar has made travel more expensive, just as political tensions have grown.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Are Casinos Killing The Golden Goose With High Fees And Fewer Perks?

Apr 03, 2019

Visitation to Las Vegas has fallen over the last two years.

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World
An estimated 5,500 Komodo dragons live in Komodo National Park.

Amid Tourism Push, Concern Grows Over Indonesia's Komodo Dragons

Mar 12, 2019
Indonesia, the only country with Komodo dragons in the wild, wants to double the number of tourists at a national park where many of the animals live. Conservationists warn against too many tourists.
DC Blog
Them and Us

Win Some, Lose Some

Feb 06, 2019

Las Vegas through the eyes of the media in three recent, high-profile stories

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Asia
In this undated photo released by the Anthropological Survey of India, Sentinelese tribe men row their canoe near India's Andaman and Nicobar archipelago.

American Reportedly Killed In Flurry Of Arrows As Tribe Defends Its Island Off India

Nov 21, 2018
Indian media has identified the man as either an "adventure tourist" or a Christian missionary who landed on remote and restricted North Sentinel in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

The Branding Of Nevada

Sep 25, 2018

We talk about the destination marketing or "branding" of Nevada. Can Nevada maintain its competitive edge as a place for visitors from around the world?

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Newscast headlines

Mega Video Canopy In Downtown Las Vegas To Be Renovated

Aug 13, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The mega video canopy in downtown Las Vegas will undergo a $32 million renovation.

The Fremont Street Experience entertainment district on Monday announced the renovation is scheduled to begin in February.

The canopy spans five city blocks above Fremont Street.

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Asia

ISIS Claims Responsibility For Deadly Attack On Cyclists In Tajikistan

Jul 31, 2018
Two Americans, one Swiss and one Dutch person were killed over the weekend when a vehicle mowed them down and then assailants jumped out of the vehicle and stabbed the victims.
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National
Shannon Cronin and her three children have lived at extended stay motels in Branson for the last six years.

Caught In The Extended Stay Motel Trap

Jul 11, 2018
Branson, Mo., welcomes more than eight million tourists each year, but the economic boom has passed by many of its low-wage workers who struggle to find safe and affordable housing.
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Newscast headlines

Reno-Sparks Tourism Tops 5 Million For First Time Since 2007

Jul 02, 2018

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The number of tourists visiting Reno-Sparks and Washoe County over the past year has topped the 5 million mark for the first time since 2007.

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Newscast headlines

State Tourism Agency Renews Push For Rural Tourism

Jun 21, 2018

Nevada’s state tourism agency is renewing a push to get visitors to rural Nevada.

The Nevada Commission on Tourism’s new marketing strategy includes four-year contracts for three companies to market the state’s rural destinations.

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Newscast headlines

County Could Snatch $1M In Wedding License Money From Agency

May 15, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority soon could lose a big chunk of its funding used to promote wedding tourism.

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