Paige McClanahan
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A New Gondola Takes Visitors to a Vanishing Alpine Glacier. Is That a Good Thing?
“Last-chance tourists” are visiting the melting Mer de Glace in Chamonix, France, in droves. A just-opened lift should make that easier. But some worry tourism...
Will My Next Trip Be by Train Instead of Plane?
In Europe, Asia and the U.S., new and expanded train service is making rail a viable alternative to flying.
In Europe, a Rail Renaissance is Underway
Amid concerns about climate change, demand for rail service is strong, and both governments and private investors are trying to keep up. Even Eurostar may...
How to Navigate the Unpredictability of Travel in the Age of Climate Change
Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing.
Going to Europe? Be Prepared for New Visitor Taxes.
Driven by the climate crisis, the post-pandemic surge in visitors and a growing interest in making tourism work for local communities, European cities are finding...
What It’s Like to be a Female Tour Guide in Saudi Arabia
Fatimah Al Zimam has introduced visitors from around the world to her country, which opened to nonreligious tourism in 2019. She discusses her favorite sites,...
Iceland Is a Magnet for Tourists. Its First Lady Has Some Advice for Them.
Eliza Reid, a former U.N. tourism ambassador and the wife of President Gudni Johannesson, welcomes her country’s many visitors, and has a few suggestions on...
Could Air Someday Power Your Flight? Airlines Are Betting on It.
New technologies, including one fuel extracted from the atmosphere itself, could make flying more sustainable. But the challenges are many and the timeline is uncertain.
The Head of Charleston’s New African American Museum on Courage and Storytelling
The International African American Museum, opening early next year, will tell a story of joy, trauma and resiliency. Dr. Tonya Matthews discusses her role and...
A Conversation with the First Native Hawaiian Tourism Leader
John De Fries, the first native Hawaiian to lead the state’s tourism authority, discusses the delicate balance of tourism, culture and the environment — and...