The world is a diverse and exciting place to explore and taking the time to travel provides a welcome change from our everyday lives.  News articles about places of interest can spark enthusiasm for new travel destinations and provide needed guidance when planning a trip.  Travel news can provide inspiration, planning help, and a variety of travel mode, accommodation, and destination options for a getaway.  Technology has made it easier than ever to access relevant information, advisories, and trip guides.

Browse the headlines below to find the latest travel-related news from around the world.

• China tourists found dead by 1973 Iceland plane crash site
  
  Police in Iceland tell the BBC autopsies will take place next week to find out the cause of death.
  BBC News.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 17:38:32 GMT.
• Virgin Galactic Stock Takes Off Before SpaceX and Blue Origin
  
  Exciting milestones are being achieved in space travel rocket technology, attracting early investors and paying customers.
  Kevin Cook.  Zacks.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:53:00 GMT.
• Barrhead Travel founder Bill Munro 'unfairly dismissed'
  
  Bill Munro says he is delighted to be "vindicated" after a tribunal rules the company was wrong to sack him.
  BBC News.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:37:26 GMT.
• White House chief of staff confirms Trump's desire to visit Australia
  
  In a rare foreign media interview, Mick Mulvaney spoke of the President's wish to travel to Australia and spruiked the benefits of a trade deal with China.
  Matthew Knott.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +1100.
• Tourists book Turkish all-inclusive only to discover it is now a halal hotel
  
  Holidaymakers were attracted to Ova hotel in Oludeniz by pictures of families splashing in the pool. But, under Zehra hotels, pools will now be segregated by gender and alcohol has been banned.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:50:14 GMT.
• Hong Kong airline stops pregnancy tests for Saipan travelers
  
  HONG KONG (AP) - The airline Hong Kong Express has apologized for having required some female passengers bound for the U.S. territory of Saipan to take pregnancy tests. ...
  Washington Times.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 04:53:39 -0500.
• Ibiza: Where Superstar DJs Boost Rooms Revenue
  
  As early as the 1930s, Ibiza, the third largest island in the Balearics, has had a pull with local and international travellers. ...
  Hsyndicate.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:12:47 +0200.
• 'I'm appalled': Lawyers alarmed as Ottawa gives more powers to U.S. border officers at Canadian airports
  
  Several immigration lawyers say they're concerned about Canada's new preclearance act, which gives added powers to U.S. customs officers to strip-search, question and detain U.S.-bound travellers on Canadian soil. ...
  CBC News.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 04:00:00 EST.
• Chicago high school students traveling to Des Moines to join campaign trail ahead of Iowa caucuses
  
  As the Iowa caucuses near, some Chicago students are getting valuable experience on the campaign trail this weekend.
  John Garcia.  ABC News.  Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:23:39 +0000.
• U.S. Travel Agencies Set Air Ticket Sales Record in 2019
  
  Year’s Total Reaches $97.4 Billion as Passenger Trips Increase 2.3%
  Travel Industry Wire.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 12:06:59 EST.
• Protests take toll on Hong Kong tourism
  
  HONG KONG (AP) - Visitor numbers to Hong Kong fell by nearly 40% in the second half of last year amid clashes between police and anti-government protesters. ...
  Washington Times.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 06:11:17 -0500.
• Inside Tiger Tops: The First Ethical Elephant Camp In Nepal
  
  Tiger Tops has been a pioneering force in responsible tourism ever since its establishment in the southern jungles of Nepal in 1964. ...
  By Katherine Parker-magyar, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 15 Jan 2020 07:05:42 +0000.
• Billionaire Hosts Girlfriend Contest for 'First Woman to the Moon' and (Shocker) People Hate It
  
  Will the first woman to travel to the moon be the winner of a billionaire's "girlfriend contest"? We really hope not.
  Live Science.  Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:40:03 +0000.
• Hopi Look To Tourism, Ranching For Income After Coal Power Plant Closure
  
  The coal power plant that provided about 80% of the Hopi Nation's budget closed last month. Tribal leaders are now trying to figure out how to replace the revenue, which was their economic lifeline.
  Laurel Morales.  NPR.  Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:00:30 -0500.
• Tourists Drawn to North Dakota Ghost Town Settled by Ukrainians
  
  The small town of Kief in North Dakota was founded by Ukrainian immigrants more than 100 years ago. Once upon a time it was a bustling little town, but today it is nearly empty.
  Voice of America.  Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:57:39 -0500.
• Brexit and France: What does it mean for travel after January 31st?
  
  With the fourth and - maybe - final Brexit date fast approaching we look at what it means for travel for British people both living in France and visiting.
  The Local.  Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:06:57 +0100.
• How 'Internet Express' is helping Kashmiris go online
  
  Thousands of Kashmiris travel daily by trains to towns where government-run internet kiosks offer them web access.
  Al Jazeera.  Mon, 13 Jan 2020 04:47:14 GMT.
• Travel Insurance Amidst Political Uncertainty, Explained By Squaremouth
  
  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 10, 2020 -- Current tension between the United States and Iran may impact international traveler behavior in coming months. ...
  PR Newswire.  Fri, 10 Jan 2020 23:30:00 +0000.
• Add a 16,750-mAh portable charger to your travel bag for $17 - CNET
  
  The RAVPower charges two devices at once and has an integrated LED flashlight.
  Dave Johnson.  CNET.  Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:45:00 +0000.
• How a gut infection may produce chronic symptoms
  
  For some unlucky people, a bout of intestinal distress like traveler's diarrhea leads to irritable bowel syndrome. Recent discoveries have given scientists a better idea of how this happens, and potential leads for new treatments.
  Science Daily.  Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:52:53 EST.

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