October 1 (TravelAndy): An elephant trampled a German tourist in Zimbabwe last weekend, the second such incident in the country within a week, said reports. The incident took place at…
Digital transformation, innovation in focus on Tourism Day
September 29 (TravelAndy): World Tourism Day 2018 was observed in Budapest, Hungary on September 27 with the official celebration focusing on the digital transformation in tourism, a World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)…
Albany alight to honour Anzac sacrifice
The FIeld of Light art installation. Picture by Mark Pickthall September 28 (TravelAndy): Albany will become a beacon for honouring the service and sacrifice of the Anzacs when Field of Light:…
Game of Thrones sets to open for public in Northern Ireland
A still from Game of Thrones. (Source: HBO) September 27 (TravelAndy): Shooting locations of the hit TV series Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland will be turned into tourist attractions.…
Wildflower splendour in Western Australia
Springtime wildflowers, North East Wheatbelt September 26 (TravelAndy): Western Australia is home to an array of natural attractions that drive visitors from near and far to see nature at its best.…
Swimming with humpbacks to continue in Western Australia
September 25 (TravelAndy): Visitors to Ningaloo Marine Park on Western Australia’s mid-north coast can look forward to swimming with humpback whales for at least another two years, with approvals now…
Thousands in Munnar to see once-in-12-years flower
September 24 (TravelAndy): The hills of Munnar in South India's Kerala state are awash with tourists who have come to see the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once every 12 years.…
Tourist deluge inundates Dubrovnik in Croatia
Dubrovnik. Picture by Swagata Basu September 23 (TravelAndy): The old Croatian town of Dubrovnik is bursting at its seams with swarms of tourists visiting the place every day to see the…
Town declares itself Scotland’s Chilli Capital
A third of the population of Langholm in Dumfries & Galloway is growing chilli plants and the town has now declared itself the Chilli Capital of Scotland September 22 (TravelAndy):…
Virgin starts direct flights between Perth & Hobart
Picture courtesy: Virgin Australia September 21 (TravelAndy): Virgin Australia’s inaugural direct service from Perth in Western Australia to Hobart in Tasmania got under way earlier this week. The first of Virgin’s…
Venice considers ban on tourists sitting
Venice September 20 (TravelAndy): The familiar view of tourists resting or eating on church steps or squares in Venice could be a thing of the past with the authorities considering a…
UN report to help cities manage impact of tourism
Tourists queue up to get into the bell tower (out of frame in the left) at St Mark's Square in Venice September 19 (TravelAndy): United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNTWO)…