Triad Tourism Sees Room For Hope After 'Really Tough' Year
As more COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, Triad tourism is poised for a robust recovery.
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Welcome To Froggyland, The Croatian Taxidermy Museum That May Soon Come To The U.S.
The museum features the work of a Hungarian taxidermist who created anthropomorphized exhibits. It had 50,000 visitors in 2019, but numbers fell during the pandemic and the owner now plans to sell.
Alaska Lures Tourists With Its Stunning Landscapes — And Free COVID-19 Vaccines
Officials hope the added incentive of the vaccine will attract visitors. It's part of an effort to jump start a floundering summer tourism industry that's been devastated by the pandemic.
Croatia's Economy Needs Tourists. It's Now Opening The Doors To Vaccinated Americans
For Croatia, the most tourism-dependent country in Europe, opening up quickly is crucial to reviving its pandemic-battered economy. Tourist numbers plummeted last year.
Taiwan And Palau Launch Coronavirus Travel Bubble
Palau has seen no COVID-19 cases and Taiwan has kept the virus in check. Taiwan's first tourist flight to Palau during the pandemic era landed Thursday. Travelers do not need to quarantine on arrival.
Blue Ridge Parkway Sees Over 14 Million Visits In 2020
Despite impacts from road closures and the coronavirus pandemic, more than 14 million people visited the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2020.
'It Was Like Magic': Iraqis Visit Babylon And Other Heritage Sites For 1st Time
Domestic tourism has been strong in Iraq's northern Kurdish region, but sites in more impoverished, insecure areas tend to be visited less. A few Iraqi tourism companies are trying to change that.
'We Feel Safe': Americans Keep Visiting Mexico Despite Pandemic Risks
U.S. tourists aren't welcome in most countries because of the surging coronavirus. But Mexico lets them in, with no quarantine or test requirements.
Israeli Tourism Ministry Warns Against Discussing Sensitive Topics With UAE Citizens
The ministry's 29-page advisory is geared to tourism professionals and business travelers now that travel is open between the two countries, but it has been criticized in both Israel and the Gulf.
Guilford County Offers Grants For Economic Development Non-Profits
Guilford County has launched a million-dollar grant program to help economic development and tourism non-profits impacted by the pandemic.