In Colombia, a Festival Celebrates Humpback Whales and Local Culture
Every year, as thousands of humpbacks return to their breeding grounds near a protected bay, locals gather on the beach to greet them with stories, dancing and music. Source link
Why Are Thousands of Hotel Workers on Strike?
Pandemic-era cuts to staffing and services like daily housekeeping and room service have persisted, which unions say has resulted in lower incomes and heavier workloads for remaining workers. Source link
A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe
Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure. Source link
Grand Canyon Hiker Found Dead
The 60-year-old from North Carolina was on a multiday backpacking trip. His death was the sixth reported inside the Arizona park this month. Source link
Cruise Lines Build Bigger Ships as Demand Grows
Royal Caribbean and other companies are aggressively building over-the-top ships. “Today’s cruisezillas make the Titanic look like a small fishing boat,” noted one sustainability specialist. Source link
Help! United Canceled Our Trip to Paris. Or Did It?
A long-planned French getaway for three hit a snag when their airline reservation was mysteriously canceled, costing them almost $11,000. It turned out an unwanted travel agency was (partially) responsible. Source link
The Most Exciting Hotels in London Right Now
From big brands to quirky independents, the city’s newest accommodations are luxurious in ways both quiet and not. Source link
Getting to Know Kenya Through a Local Hiking Club
The author sought an authentic experience, and found it in Lets Drift, “an exuberant Kenyan-centered enterprise” of people living in and near Nairobi. Source link
Florida Removes L.G.B.T.Q. Travel Advice From Official Website
The state’s travel website recently removed pages dedicated to L.G.B.T.Q. travel. Some Floridians aren’t happy about it. Source link
Grand Canyon Hiker Missing After Flash Floods and Evacuations
The body was discovered on Sunday after days of searching, the authorities said. More than 100 people were also evacuated after the floods. Source link