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Bars Reopening in New Orleans. Will Tourists Come?
Bar owners in New Orleans prepared for a soft opening, and an uncertain one, as they began letting customers in Saturday for the first time in months.
Pack a Swimsuit and a Mask: California Welcomes Back Tourists
California's tourism industry is gearing back up just as summer gets underway, though it will not be the same.
Disney Plans to Reopen California Theme Parks in July
Disney is proposing to reopen its Southern California theme parks in mid-July after what will be a four-month closure due to the coronavirus, the company said on Wednesday.
Coachella, Stagecoach Canceled this Year Over Virus Concerns
The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals have been canceled this year due to coronavirus concerns.
"Willkommen auf Mallorca!" Germans to Test Out Virus Tourism
Spain's sunny, beautiful Balearic Islands will allow thousands of German tourists to fly in for a two-week trial that tests out how to balance the needs of Spain's vital tourism industry with new regulations to curb the country's coronavirus outbreak.
As Cruise Industry Begins to Sail, Choppy Waters are Ahead
Some cruise lines are hoping to set sail later this summer but with images of coronavirus-ravaged ships still fresh in many minds, the industry could face years of choppy water ahead.
As Business Trickles Back, Hotels Compete on Cleanliness
Marriott, Hilton and other big hotel companies are used to competing on price or perks. Now they are competing on cleanliness.
Aviation, Tourism Groups Protest UK's 14-Day Quarantine
Britain began imposing a 14-day quarantine Monday on travelers coming into the country, months after other European countries imposed similar measures to control the spread of the coronavirus.
Magic in Green Moonlight as Outdoor Cinemas Open
They're like enchanted pleasure gardens concealed in the depths of the city that open their gates for a few months every year. And like so much else, Greece's open-air cinemas have been hard-hit by lockdown measures.
Personal Mobility Machine Needs No Help At Tokyo Airport
An autonomous mobility system that works like a wheelchair without anyone pushing it is scuttling around a Tokyo airport to help with social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Some Must-Checkout Gay Saunas of the World
We've made a list of saunas across the world that are worth visiting and marking as part of your bucket list.
Barcelona Locals Reclaims City From Tourists During Pandemic
For the first time in decades, locals won't feel outnumbered by the throngs of foreign visitors that flood Spain's top tourist destination each summer.
Park Visitors Choose Freedom Over Safety First to Roam
Outdoor recreationists not only say they want stricter enforcement of rules to keep people safe.
China Eases Airline Access Amid Conflict with Trump Administration
Chinese regulators said Thursday more foreign airlines will be allowed to fly to China as anti-coronavirus controls ease, but it was unclear whether the change will defuse a fresh conflict with the Trump administration over air travel.
Italy Opens Borders Ahead of Neighbors, Beckoning Tourists
Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport sprang back to life Wednesday as Italy opened regional and international borders in the final phase of easing its long coronavirus lockdown, but it was still an open question how other nations would accept Italian visitors
Cameras at Brussels Airport Will Check for Fever
Passengers at Brussels airport could be denied access to flights if their body temperature exceeds 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit as part of measures aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus.
Croissants and Hand Gel: Paris Cafes Reawaken
There are bottles of sanitizer gel in place of the salt and pepper pots, and glaring 1-meter (3-foot) gaps between tables. But in Parisian restaurants and cafes, the mood is sunny.
Greek Tourism Minister Says All Foreign Visitors Welcome
Greece is ready to welcome tourists from all over the world this summer but will be adhering to the advice of health experts to ensure it remains a safe destination in terms of the risk of coronavirus spread.
Will the LGBTQ Community Be the First to Travel?
A recent survey by Community Marketing & Insights sheds light on the ever-shifting subject of leisure travel amid the coronavirus.
Lockdowns Ease Across Europe and Asia, with New Tourism Rules
The first day of June saw coronavirus restrictions ease from Asia to Europe on Monday, even as U.S. protests against police brutality sparked fears of new outbreaks.