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Quito unveils its new city brand to boost tourism and highlight its identity

Breaking Travel News · July 10, 2025

With a massive celebration full of culture, technology and emotion, the Ecuadorian capital has officially presented its new City Brand. This visual and symbolic logo seeks to position Quito as an internationally competitive tourist, cultural and...

Paraguay Claims Global Tourism Crown With Stunning 53% Growth In Early 2025

The Asunción Times · July 11, 2025

Paraguay is the country with the highest tourism growth, as per the World Tourism Barometer of United Nations Tourism. In the first quarter of 2025, the nation recorded a remarkable 53% increase compared to the prior year. The top three countries...

Working conditions in Spain's tourism sector: precariousness and exhausting working hours

Equal Times · July 11, 2025

In several regions of Spain, as in other European countries, tourism seems to have reached a turning point. Although the discontent with mass tourism in coastal areas or cities such as Barcelona has been intensifying over the last decade, it was...

Ecuador travel warning: Foreign Office warns tourists may face fines as new rules to come into force in DAYS

GB News · July 9, 2025

British tourists planning trips to Ecuador will need to comply with new customs regulations. The Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance to warn that travellers carrying taxable goods or cash worth $10,000 (£7,360) or more must register...

More Tourists Coming to Jamaica from Latin America

Jamaica Information Service · July 10, 2025

The tourism industry is celebrating another historic milestone this summer as the island records unprecedented connectivity with Latin American markets. According to Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Delano Seiveright, the...

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Partnership Sails On as River Travel Booms

Breaking Travel News · July 10, 2025

Uber and Thames Clippers are renewing their game-changing partnership, extending the operation of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and cementing the River Thames as one of London’s fastest-growing transport routes. The updated partnership agreement...

Ecuadorian Indigenous Peoples Criticize Noboa’s Draft Bill on Protected Areas

teleSUR ·

Ecuadorian indigenous leaders call for constitutionally required consultation before the approval of a new protected areas law that Noboa’s government is trying to enact, warning that it threatens their ancestral lands. President of the...

NDP claims of huge B.C. tourism boost from FIFA World Cup mostly wishful thinking

Vancouver Sun · July 9, 2025

The authors, it said, “could not validate the major assumption that a total of 262,125 visitors (45 per cent from outside of Canada and the U.S.) would attend the games. Without knowing exactly what teams will be playing (say Senegal versus...

Ecuador upgrades border ID verification with Regula forensic devices

Biometric Update · July 7, 2025

Ecuador is upgrading its border identity verification systems by deploying a range of Regula’s ID document examination devices. The deployment at maritime and airports is supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and local...

Tourists are staying away from the US. Is Trump’s rhetoric to blame?

AOL ·

As international tourism booms globally, the United States is moving in the opposite direction. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the U.S. is expected to lose approximately $12.5 billion in international visitor spending this...

10 Best Airbnb stays in Rumi Wilco, Vilcabamba, Ecuador

TripZilla · July 8, 2025

Nestled in the heart of the Enchanted Valley, Rumi Wilco and its surrounding area in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, offer some of the most peaceful and nature rich stays in South America. Whether you’re seeking quiet reflection, scenic hiking, or time off...

Daniel DePetris: The strife in Ecuador, Mexico and Haiti is easy to miss in our frenetic news cycle

Chicago Tribune - Illinois · July 8, 2025

The international news cycle proceeds at such a fast pace these days that we tend to miss some of the significant stories that are bubbling beneath the surface. Many come from the Western Hemisphere, known as America’s backyard. Compared to...

With World Class Physicians & Facilities, Colombia Continues to Lead as a Destination for Medical Tourism in Latin America

Finance Colombia · July 7, 2025

Colombia continues to solidify its position as one of the most attractive destinations in Latin America for medical tourism, a sector that has shown consistent growth. According to data from ProColombia, medical tourism in the country was valued...

Every Step is an Adventure: Traveling solo creates friendships, memories

Tucson Local Media - Arizona ·

There’s no sitting still on a seven-country, eight-day bus tour of Europe. The travel organization Expat Explore introduced guests to breathtaking spots like the Eiffel Tower and Venice, Boppard, Germany, and Dijon, France. This particular tour,...

My favorite travel souvenirs are always edible

Odessa American - Texas · July 7, 2025

Looking for the perfect vacation souvenir? Favorite ingredients, new flavors and inspiring recipes make travel unforgettable. Photo credit: Pexels By Kristen Wood Taking home a magnet, T-shirt or postcard can bring back fond memories of a...

Big boost in Latin American travel to Jamaica expected for summer

Radio Jamaica · July 7, 2025

The Ministry of Tourism is predicting that seat capacity from Latin America into Jamaica will double this summer compared to the corresponding period last year, reflecting the success of the Government's aggressive airlift growth strategy. State...

These Writer-loved Merrell Hiking Boots Are 40% Off

Travel + Leisure ·

My twin brother and I spent years growing up trying to highlight our differences and personalities. That meant avoiding twin stereotypes, including wearing matching outfits. We’ve carried this shared dedication to individuality into adulthood, and...

Canada Issues Travel Warning For Popular South American Capital Amid 'State of Emergency'

The Travel · July 5, 2025

Canada just released a new travel advisory for Peru, after the local government declared a state of emergency for the provinces of Lima, where the capital is located, and Callao. The state of emergency is only in effect in specific districts and...

Where you vacation could raise your skin cancer risk, says new study

The Manual - Oregon · July 4, 2025

Most of us assume everyone knows the importance of protecting our skin from harmful UV rays, yet a new study suggests awareness campaigns aren’t doing enough to protect Americans. A recently published study revealed a dangerous gap between what...

Mike Yardley: My latest favourite Travel Apps

Newstalk ZB · July 5, 2025

Travelling? There’s an app for that! The digital age has certainly made travelling easier than ever, planting a wealth of information tools at our fingertips, making many elements of travelling far less stressful and even immersive. The galaxy of...