Known for its crushing crowds of tourists, Venice is now all but empty, as travelers cancel over coronavirus fears.
Tag: Hotels and Travel Lodgings
In U.S. and Germany, Community Transmission Is Now Suspected
Three cases have emerged that suggest the possible beginning of a worrisome trend.
Spanish Hotel Is Locked Down After Guests Test Positive for Coronavirus
Hundreds of vacationers at a resort in the Canary Islands were ordered not to leave after the illness was diagnosed in an Italian doctor and his partner.
Coronavirus Empties European Cities of Chinese Tourists
Hotels, stores and destinations across the Continent have come to rely on visitors from China. Quarantine measures have changed all that.
5 New Standout Resorts in the Caribbean
In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria, many hoteliers in the Caribbean have regrouped and rebuilt — and are ushering in a new age of hospitality.
In the Bahamas, a Strong Market for New Luxury Homes
Three new high-end developments have brought a rise in sales to foreign buyers. The lack of an income tax is another attraction.
Oyo Scales Back as SoftBank-Funded Companies Retreat
The Indian hospitality start-up is losing hotel rooms and has stepped back from more than 200 cities as part of a broader pullback by firms financed by SoftBank.
How We Picked the 2020 ‘Places to Go’ List
There are so many places in the world, and only 52 spots. How do we choose? (Do you know all the synonyms for “argue”?)
In a Year of Perpetual Motion, Moments That Stopped Time
Looking back on a whirlwind journey around the world, the 52 Places Traveler revisits the experiences that offered lessons for travel — and life.
At SoftBank’s Jewel in India: ‘Toxic’ Culture and Troubling Incidents
Backed by SoftBank, Oyo aims to be the world’s biggest hotel chain. But its growth was fueled by questionable practices, employees said.