10 hour agoPeru: Protests block access to Machu Picchu, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. At least 1,400 tourists were evacuated by train to Cusco after police managed to unblock the tracks. The protesters are protesting against the company that manages bus transportation to Machu Picchu, which has continued to operate despite the concession expiring two weeks ago.
US Department of State on France: Strikes and protests are taking place across France. Public transport is significantly impacted, especially in the Paris metro area, and some schools are closed. Drivers may be impacted by road blockages, and there may be disruptions of other means of transportation
More than 1,400 tourists were forced to leave Machu Picchu due to protests and clashes between locals and police. This archaeological gem is on the verge of losing its title as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World due to failures in tourism management.
India resumes issuance of tourist visas for Chinese Nationals after a gap of several years
2 month agoTRUMP: I just signed an executive or order, to raise entrance fees for foreign tourists while keeping prices low for Americans, we will do that
The Telegraph, citing sources, reported that the British government is pushing to reopen airspace over Israel to help those who want to leave.
Three Indian nationals who were kidnapped in Tehran were rescued by police during a raid in Varamin, southeast of the capital, the semi-official Iranian outlet Rokna reported on Tuesday
Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura. Thousands of people demonstrate against mass tourism in the Canary Islands.
4 month agoUS Department of State: Guyana: Be aware of multiple protests occurring within Georgetown and in the surrounding regions. This is an evolving situation with some protests turning violent. We recommend U.S. citizens shelter in place. Monitor U.S. Embassy Guyana website
6 month agoCanadian MP Charlie Angus: I am here today to urge Canadians to avoid travel to the United States if at all possible and to call on our government to stand up for our citizens who are being denied their rights through arbitrary detention in the United States
Department of Home Security: Last month, Rasha Alawieh traveled to Beirut, Lebanon, to attend the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah— a brutal terrorist who led Hezbollah, responsible for killing hundreds of Americans over a four-decade terror spree. Alawieh openly admitted to this to CBP officers, as well as her support of Nasrallah. A visa is a privilege not a right—glorifying and supporting militants who kill Americans is grounds for visa issuance to be denied. This is commonsense security
The number of deaths in the fire in Bolu has risen to 66, and the number of injuries has risen to 51.
Azerbaijan tighten the rules of visa-free regime for Russian citizens in Azerbaijan
11 month agoU.S. warns of terror threat targeting tourist locations in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
The Kazakh authorities recommend that their citizens leave the territory of Ukraine for safety reasons. This is stated in a message on the website of the Kazakh Embassy in Ukraine
Cairo News Channel: A number of tourists were stabbed in the Taba resort in Egypt
U.S. State Department: U.S. citizens should not travel to Uman, Ukraine, for the annual pilgrimage to the grave of Rebbe Nachman during Rosh Hashanah. This recommendation is consistent with our current Travel Advisory recommending against all travel to Ukraine
The head of the TUI tourism group expressed understanding of protests against mass tourism on the Spanish island of Mallorca
Lebanon's Foreign Minister: Embassies' calls on their nationals to leave the country have harmed the summer tourism season
Documents found on body in Tenerife were Jay Slater's, say officials in latest update
United Nations: Record temperatures were recorded in the world in May for the twelfth month in a row
Major damage has been reported in the area of Interstate 35 and Lone Oak Road between Sanger and Valley View after a confirmed large tornado impacted the area. Significant travel delays on I35
The German Foreign Minister announces that she will travel to Israel on Tuesday
Extremely dangerous situation unfolding in the Hollywood hills area and around the Santa Monica mountains: Life threatening landslides and additional flash flooding expected overnight tonight. Avoid travel if at all possible
Egyptian Foreign Ministry: We advise citizens not to travel to Sudan under any circumstances at the present time
1 year agoUS Department of State: The @StateDept updated its Travel Advisory for Iraq on October 20, 2023, following the ordered departure of eligible family members and non-emergency U.S. government personnel from U.S. Embassy Baghdad @USEmbBaghdad and U.S. Consulate General Erbil @USCGERBIL due to increased security threats against U.S. personnel and interests
1 year ago.@StateDept issues Worldwide Caution Security Alert for US citizens "Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions.exercise increased caution"
The British Foreign Office advises against all travel to Lebanon
Israeli national security council issues a travel warning for Turkey amid Gaza fighting and calls on all Israelis to leave the Turkey immediately
@DubaiPoliceHQ denied reports about stabbing 4 Israelis in Dubai. Safety and security are of paramount importance in the UAE. Dubai Police encourages all to refer to official channels for accurate information
