Experts and industry promoters warn that the gains from this growing sector are not fully reaching local workers and suppliers, and stress the need to invest in education and the competitiveness of community projects
Teba, in Andalusia, commemorates the story of Sir James Douglas during a festive period that’s perfect for exploring the local historical heritage and natural surroundings
A journey that begins in the vibrant capital of the Mexican state and ends on the famous ‘Chepe Express’ train after stops in Cuauhtemoc’s Mennonite community, Creel and the Tarahumara Mountains
This Florida park combines rides with guided trails to see gorillas, tigers, monkeys, Komodo dragons, and immense bats. Its 230 hectares are home to 5,000 animals of 300 different species, and its highlights include the safari and its hospital
A neo-Mudéjar mansion, luxury cinemas, dance halls, and the remnants of a Basque pelota court in the Chinese city bear the traces of a small but pioneering community
Traditional communities in southern Rio de Janeiro and northern São Paulo are organizing to offer visits that focus on local culture and steer clear of mass tourism
EL PAÍS takes a tour from Hendaye to Normandy with stops at the remains of the bunkers that formed part of this defensive structure ordered by Adolf Hitler
A new fee will increase the price of the application process for non-immigrants by $250
Several valleys, surrounded by desert and ocean, have become a magnet for gastronomy lovers
Visiting friends, avoiding crowded places, or adapting to the unique characteristics of each city could be part of the solution
Walking around the small, pedestrian-only island allows you to step back in time and discover the essence of Turkey through local cuisine and nature, away from the mass tourism of the cultural capital
Donald Trump’s threats have led Canadians to embrace domestic tourism, hop on the train and explore cities full of history, museums, food scenes and great views
The first signs of a technological transformation that will revolutionize the hotel industry are already becoming apparent and increasingly visible to guests
The National Assembly has approved a law that makes it easier to get a license to open a bar in communities with fewer than 3,500 residents and no local businesses
After Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the release of Bad Bunny’s latest album – an image of the Caribbean island filtered through its past –Puerto Rico is once again generating international interest. But what do those who live there feel, and what is it like on the streets?
The founder of The North Face and the CEO of Patagonia bought more land than anyone else to donate to natural parks. Ten years after Douglas Tompkins’ death, EL PAÍS visits the paradise that he and his wife helped preserve
Options for making a trip around the planet range from $6,300 to $240,000 — how much time you got?
Barbara Lorber is fed up with the fact her West Village home has been a ‘global tourist destination’ for nearly 30 years. Now, city authorities have granted her permission to block the entrance with a metal gate
Thomas Jonglez, founder of the publishing house bearing his name, curates the 10 most photogenic sites from his label’s latest compendium of urbex photography, ‘The Atlas of Abandoned Places.’ The book not only showcases stunning imagery but also serves as a plea to safeguard, protect, and preserve cultural heritage
During each jump into the void — at 52 miles per hour and from a height of 115 feet — Mexican divers defy death in front of tourists from all over the world
The North African country, one of the cradles of civilization, hides places unknown to many. Visitors can discover the location of the oracle of Alexander the Great, the great unknown Egyptian Mediterranean coast, or the secrets of the city of Alexandria
One of the great attractions of the Danish capital is its public transportation, which links its neighborhoods and makes life easier for residents and tourists alike via subways, buses, boats and bikes
Despite the fact that fewer and fewer visitors are traveling to the island and hotel occupancy has fallen, the government allocated almost 40% of its investments in 2024 to activities related to the industry
The Comarca de Vératton complex in a remote area of western Spain offers houses built into the hillside that recreate those from the Lord of the Rings saga. The project was over 10 years in the making, say its creators
In 2022, this small town in Baja California, was proclaimed the world capital of alien sightings and several streets and avenues were inaugurated with names of renowned ufologists. One thing’s for sure, at night here the sky is a glittering gallery of stars
Chongqing is a Chinese metropolis with 32 million inhabitants. By surface area, it’s almost as large as Austria. In recent years, the southwestern municipality has become a viral sensation
The history of Mafra Palace, the main setting for ‘Queen Margot,’ competes for sheer epic (and, at times, terror) with the bloody story that inspired the 1994 movie starring Isabelle Adjani
