tourists
Coverage of tourists in the Nexus archive.
- Turkey and Cyprus holiday spots hit by Iran war and last-minute booking
Holiday spots in Turkey and Cyprus have been impacted by the Iran war and last-minute booking trends. To boost tourism, seaside resorts are slashing prices by as much as 8% in an effort to attract visitors and fill their rooms.
- Seaside town doubles traffic fines after being overrun with 'illegal and dangerous' parking from tourists
A seaside town has doubled traffic fines to address 'illegal and dangerous' parking caused by tourists. The measure aims to mitigate safety risks and enforcement challenges linked to tourist behavior.
- 13 tourists killed in plane crash near Peru’s famed Nazca Lines during viewing flight
Thirteen tourists were killed in a plane crash near Peru's Nazca Lines during a viewing flight. The aircraft, operated by Peruvian company Aerodiana, departed from Ica.
- Brazil Japan Visa Waiver Extended Through 2029
Brazil and Japan have extended their reciprocal short-stay visa waiver agreement until September 29, 2029, allowing tourists and business visitors with ordinary biometric passports to travel hassle-free for up to 90 days.
- 8 summer travel scams to watch for in tourist-heavy destinations
Summer travel scams target tourists in crowded destinations, exploiting distractions through tactics like rigged taxi meters and fake QR codes at restaurants and attractions.
- Tourists warned not to touch strange blue-tentacled creatures washed ashore on British beach
Tourists have been warned against touching unusual blue-tentacled creatures found on a British beach. Authorities are advising caution due to the presence of these mysterious marine organisms.
- Wildfires burn 'out-of-control' in Crete with tourists among 8,000 evacuated as gale-force winds drive deadly inferno near holiday resort
Wildfires are burning out of control in Crete, forcing the evacuation of 8,000 people, including tourists, as gale-force winds drive the deadly inferno near a holiday resort.
- Rescue operation in Argentina to free more than 100 snow-trapped tourists
Emergency services in Argentina have rescued more than 100 tourists who were trapped by a snowstorm. The operation was conducted to free the snow-trapped individuals.
- Tourists at SF hotels scammed by booking websites: city attorney
Deceptive booking websites have added hundreds of dollars to the cost of hotel stays, according to City Attorney David Chiu. Tourists in San Francisco are being scammed by these booking sites.
- Tourists evacuated from wildfire threat as France and Spain brace for new heatwaves
Tourists were evacuated from areas threatened by wildfires as France and Spain prepare for new heatwaves. Firefighters are making progress on major blazes that have forced hundreds of thousands to flee.
- 3 tourists kicked out of Bali for breaching visa conditions
Three tourists were expelled from Bali after violating their tourist visa conditions. The individuals were removed from the Indonesian tourist destination for breaching visa regulations.
- Forty thousand tourists flee France's millionaire peninsula inferno: Tourists describe 'enormous' flames during escape from burning peninsula after being woken in the night with emergency texts
Forty thousand tourists evacuated France's millionaire peninsula after a wildfire forced an emergency escape. Tourists reported encountering 'enormous' flames and were alerted via emergency texts during the night.
- Sixty thousand tourists flee France's millionaire peninsula inferno: Tourists describe 'enormous' flames during escape from burning peninsula after being woken in the night with emergency texts
Sixty thousand tourists fled a fire in France's millionaire peninsula, describing 'enormous' flames during their escape. Emergency texts woke residents and visitors in the night as they evacuated the burning area.
- Luxury homes go up in flames as tourists flee down single road off 'French Hamptons' peninsula as Macron pleads for help to tackle 'monster' fire
Luxury homes are burning as tourists evacuate through a single road off the 'French Hamptons' peninsula amid a severe fire. Macron has called for assistance to combat the 'monster' fire.
- Luxury homes go up in flames as tourists flee down single road off 'French Hamptons' peninsula as Macron pleads for help to tackle 'monster' fire
Luxury homes are burning as tourists escape via a single road from the 'French Hamptons' peninsula. President Macron has appealed for assistance to combat the 'monster' fire.
- Wildfire forces 40,000 tourists and residents to flee French peninsula
A wildfire in France has forced 40,000 tourists and residents to evacuate a vacation hotspot. Wildfires in France, Spain, and Italy have resulted in the deaths of several firefighters and prompted large-scale evacuations.
- Wildfire forces 40,000 tourists and residents to flee French peninsula
Wildfires in France, Spain, and Italy have killed several firefighters and forced over 40,000 tourists and residents to evacuate a vacation hotspot. The fires have caused widespread displacement in the region.
- Stranded tourists flee for their lives by boat as 'apocalyptic mega-fire' triggers total evacuation of 'French Hamptons'
Stranded tourists are fleeing by boat as an 'apocalyptic mega-fire' forces a total evacuation of the 'French Hamptons.' The event has prompted urgent evacuations due to the severe wildfire threat.
- Sewage discharges flout guidance near 65 beaches in England since May
Sewage discharges have occurred near 65 beaches in England since May, with overflows at bathing sites coinciding with increased tourist activity during summer holidays.
- Fury as Yellowstone tourists filmed dangerously close to scalding waters of world-famous hot spring
Tourists at Yellowstone were filmed dangerously close to a scalding hot spring, sparking public outrage. The incident highlights safety concerns at the world-famous site.
- Fury as Yellowstone tourists filmed dangerously close to scalding waters of world-famous hot spring
Tourists were filmed dangerously close to scalding waters at a world-famous hot spring in Yellowstone, sparking public outrage. The incident highlights safety concerns at the natural landmark.
- 2 tourists stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, according to police. The attack occurred at a major tourist site in the city.
- 2 tourists stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, according to police. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at a top tourist attraction.
- 2 tourists stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, according to police reports. The incident occurred Tuesday morning at a major tourist site.
- 2 tourists stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed and wounded two tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, according to police. The incident occurred Tuesday morning at one of Greece's top tourist attractions.
- Man stabs 2 tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed and injured two tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The incident occurred Tuesday morning, according to police.
- Tourists stabbed near famed Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece, according to police. The attack occurred at a top tourist attraction in the city.
- Man stabs and injures 2 tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece: cops
A man stabbed and injured two tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, according to police. The incident occurred Tuesday morning at the country's top tourist attraction.
- Man stabs tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed and injured two tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The incident occurred at Greece’s top tourist attraction.
- Man stabs tourists near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece
A man stabbed two Greek American tourists near the Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece. The victims were injured, with one suffering more serious arm wounds, and the attacker was detained. Authorities indicated the assailant may have had psychological issues, and such attacks are rare in the country.
- Police say a man has stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Police reported that a man stabbed two tourists near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The incident occurred in a historic area of the city as reported by local authorities.
- Tourists 'attacked with belt and bike lock' after refusing to have sex with prostitutes in British holiday hotspot
Tourists were attacked with a belt and bike lock after refusing to have sex with prostitutes in a British holiday hotspot. The incident involved violent assault following a refusal to engage in sexual activity.
- Aussie actress Danielle Spencer reveals she has been robbed in London and issues warning to tourists: 'It's a bit of an issue there'
Aussie actress Danielle Spencer was robbed in London and has warned tourists about the issue. She described the situation as 'a bit of an issue there.'
- Moment giant 'tsunami cloud' slams into French beach with sudden howling gale sending tourists running for their lives - as Europe records 10,000 heatwave deaths
A sudden howling gale caused a giant 'tsunami cloud' to strike a French beach, prompting tourists to flee for safety. Europe has recorded 10,000 heatwave-related deaths.
- Speedboat capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 tourists
A speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of 15 tourists. A witness described seeing victims submerged by waves while still waving for help.
- Speedboat capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 tourists
A speedboat capsized off southern Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of 15 tourists. A witness reported seeing victims submerged by waves but still waving for help.
- Migrant shanty town returns to West End: Rough sleepers from Eastern Europe set up camp next to London's famous Marble Arch and take to streets to beg and pickpocket tourists
A migrant shanty town has reappeared in London's West End near Marble Arch, with rough sleepers from Eastern Europe begging and pickpocketing tourists. The encampment has drawn attention due to its proximity to a major tourist landmark.
- Boat carrying tourists had barely left shore when it capsized, says witness
A boat carrying tourists capsized shortly after departing the shore, as reported by a witness. An Indian national stated that weather conditions were not adverse at the time.
- Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh reviews Vietnam boat accident, directs support for affected tourists
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh reviewed a boat accident in Vietnam and directed support for affected tourists. Preliminary information suggests some tourists from Andhra Pradesh were involved in the incident.
- Tourists in Cornwall concealing number plates to dodge car park fines and 'camp' overnight close to Newquay's best beaches
Tourists in Cornwall are concealing vehicle number plates to avoid car park fines. They are also camping overnight near Newquay's best beaches.