House Committee Proposes Giving Schools Flexible Start Dates
State lawmakers are considering letting some schools start their calendar year earlier, but their proposals face opposition from the tourism industry.
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Amid Tourism Push, Concern Grows Over Indonesia's Komodo Dragons
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.
American Reportedly Killed In Flurry Of Arrows As Tribe Defends Its Island Off India
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.
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Deadly Attack On Cyclists In Tajikistan
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.
Caught In The Extended Stay Motel Trap
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.
As Philippines Shuts Down A Popular Tourist Island, Residents Fear For Their Future
President Rodrigo Duterte called Boracay island a "cesspool." It draws 2 million visitors a year but isn't equipped to accommodate them. Residents agree there's a problem, but worry about losing jobs.
Visitors Slowly Returning To Virgin Islands After Hurricanes' Destruction
With tourism way down after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the Virgin Islands have lost their main economic engine at a time when it's most needed. But recovery is gradually happening.
North Carolina State Parks Report Record Visitors In 2017
It's been a record year for the number of visitors to North Carolina's state parks. Park officials cite new trails, improvements, and social media efforts as reasons for the increase.
After Maria, One Of The World's Best Bioluminescent Bays Slowly Begins To Glow Again
Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc on Vieques, an island 8 miles off the coast of Puerto Rico. Its bioluminescent bay, a lifeline for its vital tourism industry, is starting to show signs of recovery.
San Diego Couple Arrested For Bare-Butt Photos At Buddhist Temple In Thailand
The men maintained an Instagram feed titled "Traveling Butts" and had posed for similar selfies at tourist sites around the world. They face fines and possible prison time in Thailand.