Seven Japanese divers missing in Indonesia
Seven Japanese tourists were missing after leaving for a scuba diving trip in waters off the Indonesian island of Bali.
Philippines stands firm in diplomatic row with Hong Kong
The Philippines insisted Thursday it would not apologise for a 2010 hostage crisis in which Hong Kong tourists died, saying its response to the tragedy had been generous and compassionate.
China has world's most outbound tourists: report
Nearly 100 million Chinese tourists visited foreign countries last year, and they are likely to extend their lead as the world's biggest-spending travellers, state media reported Thursday.
S. Korea introduces 'Gangnam Style' tourist police
South Korea unveiled its new "tourist police" force Wednesday, with snappy uniforms from rapper Psy's costume designer and a "Gangnam Style" launch in central Seoul.
Investigation of Kazakhstan tourist's death at jeep safari in Turkey may take 6 months
The woman’s body was delivered to Kazakhstan at night on June 12.
Kazakhstan visa prices may go up before EXPO
Prices of Kazakhstan visas may go up before the international exhibition EXPO-2017.
Transportation of tourists from Turkey to cost Kazakhstan $1 million
The first group Kazakhstan tourists who could not leave Turkey because of the airline's bankruptcy came back to Kazakhstan on June 9.
N. Korea border crossing shut to tourists: China official
The biggest border crossing between North Korea and China has been closed to tourist groups, a Chinese official said Wednesday as nuclear tensions mounted.
Six men to appear in India court over gang-rape of Swiss
Six men were due to appear in court on Monday over the gang-rape and robbery of a Swiss cyclist holidaying in India, an assault which has raised alarm about the safety of tourists.
First-ever space tourist plans Mars mission
The world's first space tourist, US multimillionaire Dennis Tito, unveiled plans Wednesday to send a manned mission to Mars and back, targeting a launch date less than five years away.
19 tourists killed as balloon explodes at Egypt's Luxor
A hot air balloon caught fire and exploded as it was flying over Egypt's ancient temple city of Luxor on Tuesday, killing 19 tourists.
Football/Olympics: Sex motels revamp for World Cup, Olympics
A shortage of hotel rooms has led Rio authorities to invest millions of dollars to convert raunchy motels to accommodate the legions of tourists expected for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 summer Olympics.
Snowmobile accident kills six in Italian Alps
A snowmobile accident in the Italian Alps left six tourists dead and two others seriously injured Friday, the ANSA news agency reported.
Mayan temple damaged in tourist 'apocalypse' frenzy
Tourists flocking to Guatemala for "end of the world" parties have damaged an ancient stone temple at Tikal, the largest archeological site and urban center of the Mayan civilization.
Eclipse hunters chase sun to tropical Australia
It lasts for barely two minutes, but the chance to witness the eerie spectacle of day turning briefly to night in a solar eclipse has brought thousands of shadow chasers to Australia.
Two Japanese tourists die in Great Wall storm: state media
Two elderly Japanese tourists died and another was missing after being trapped in sudden, heavy snowstorms during a visit to the Great Wall of China.
French fashion boss apologises over China gaffe
The boss of French clothing firm Zadig & Voltaire has apologised for saying that Chinese tourists would not be welcome at an exclusive new hotel planned by the company in Paris.
Bus plunges into ravine in Peru, killing 22
A bus riding along a foggy road in Peru plunged into a ravine, killing 22 people and leaving 16 injured, a news agency reported Tuesday.
Strong quake forces tourists to flee hotels in Mexico
A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico's Baja California peninsula Tuesday, forcing more than 1,000 tourists to flee their hotels and take refuge on beaches and in gardens.
Third person dies from Yosemite park virus
A third victim has died from a rare rodent-borne virus contracted in Yosemite National Park, out of eight cases now confirmed with the disease.