Medical Tourism Is Booming in Mexico
As health-care costs balloon in the U.S., more and more Americans are crossing the border to seek out routine medical care.
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Surf Tourism Is a Fun Vacation That’s Killing Central American Economies
Ethnographers are working on solutions to help prevent Central American economies from being overtaken by surf tourists. But the real answer may lie in surfing itself.
Burdened by Austerity, the National Park Service Breaks the Law
The NPS is legally obligated to better manage its enormous crowds, but it is crippled by budget cuts and maintenance backlogs.
How an Early Start to the School Year Is Harming One California Tourist Town
A new trend in California schools is having unintended consequences for residents of South Lake Tahoe.
Why Do So Many People Love to Hate Chinese Tourists?
Two Chinese tourists gave the Nazi salute in Berlin, breaking the law and garnering international media attention.
Ethiopia’s First Botanic Garden Has Global Ambitions for Its Flora
Gullele Botanic Garden is an oasis of endemic plant life on the outskirts of Ethiopia's largest city, Addis Ababa.
Could Arctic Cruises Spell Disaster for the Northwest Passage?
Experts warn against sailing through the icy, Arctic waters before better regulations are put in place. By Kate…
On Its 100th Birthday, a Prohibitively Popular Park Service
As many millions of tourists descend on the national parks this season, is the agency overlooking its obligations under the law?
Following the Shooting in Orlando, Experts Fear Florida’s Tourism Will Suffer This Summer
But research stemming from past movie theater violence suggests resilience ultimately conquers fear. By Madeleine Thomas People take…
What Happens When a Tiny Island Becomes a Tourist Destination
In 2011, 1,000 times more tourists visited Roatán than in 1969.