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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

Turkey tourism faces daunting uphill climbYear over year, the number of foreign visitors has been down every month of 2016, with the gaps growing.

The Blue Mosque, a top tourist attraction in Istanbul.

Turkey tourism decimated by string of deadly eventsU.S. citizens’ interest in traveling to the country was already low following the Istanbul airport attack last month, and the...

Ya’lla’s upcoming tours to Turkey will continue as planned, said president Ronen Paldi. Pictured, Istanbul’s Galata neighborhood.

After night of uncertainty, Ya’lla’s Turkey tours go onWhile an attempt to oust Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan played out on Friday night, Ya’lla Tours’ guests waited in...

AMResorts, a division of Apple Leisure Group, operates many Caribbean and Mexico resorts, including the Breathless Punta Cana.

Apple Leisure Group on the block?Executives of two travel-related companies said they have received queries from an investment bank representing Bain Capital...

Recovery mode: Getting tourists back after disasters

Recovery mode: Getting tourists back after disastersTourism is a fragile business that can be derailed by any number of natural or man-made disasters. The key for destinations is...

A falling pound means Americans will pay less for a U.K. vacation. Pictured, Land's End, a big tourism draw in England.

Britain’s EU exit creates opportunity and uncertaintyIt’s too early to tell exactly how Britain’s vote to leave the European Union will affect the travel industry over the long...

The Gates of All Nations in Persepolis, Iran.

Alexander+Roberts launches IranThe small-group itinerary will explore 11 of country's 19 Unesco World Heritage Sites, including the 11th century St. Stepanos...

Luxor was named the world tourism capital for 2016 by the UNWTO.

Egypt tries to keep tourism momentum despite setbacksIn the five years since Egypt’s Arab Spring uprising, the country’s tourism industry has been riding a roller coaster of...

Among Intrepid Travel's digital detox tours is a 10-day trip to Thailand.

‘Digital detox’ vacations unplug the mobile-fixatedIntrepid Travel is offering tours that require travelers to leave smartphones, tablets, laptops and even cameras at home,...

A gap year is an experiential semester or year typically taken between high school and college.

Gap years have created new opportunities for travel industryPresident Obama’s oldest daughter, Malia, isn’t the only American student putting off her college education to take a gap year.

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