But looking ahead, poor consumer sentiment and safety concerns could weigh on bookings.

Americans heading to the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorization, or ETA, starting Jan. 8.

Hurricane Helene changed the wild Nolichucky River, prized by East Tennessee rafters. Now, railroad repairs may have harmed the river further.

From the end of November, large planes will be able to land at Nuuk for the first time, thanks to a new, longer runway and a sleek new terminal building.

Small business owners struggling after the storm hope visitors will return and bring some patience with them.

The number of international travelers visiting Canada is still below pre-pandemic levels.

Joanna Reese funds her Maine shops on a shoestring. “[We do] as much as we can ourselves,” she says, “to save on costs.”

Last spring, the industrial town Zibo became a tourist hot spot because of its unique barbecue. Is that a recipe for healthy budgets?

Higher-income travelers have splashed out, but people with lower incomes have reined in spending because of rising prices.

For biking, using public transportation or cleaning up litter, tourists can receive free coffee, workshops and discounted tickets.