Travel & Food news · 23 October 2026
France's Tourism Sector Reels as Riots Force Louvre Closure and Hotel Cancellations Surge
Violent unrest across French cities has sent tourists cancelling holidays, forced the Louvre to close, and triggered warnings from industry leaders that the damage could be "catastrophic" for one of the world's top travel destinations.
Michelin Guide American South 2026: Louisiana Earns 40 Distinctions, Emeril's Retains Two Stars
The Michelin Guide's American South ceremony in Nashville honoured 40 Louisiana restaurants, with Emeril Lagasse's flagship New Orleans restaurant holding its two-star rating and three eateries earning new single stars.
Asia-Pacific Autumn Travel Boom: Chiang Mai Bookings Surge 84% as Japan Tops Foliage Rankings
New data shows Asia-Pacific emerging destinations are booming this autumn, led by Chiang Mai with an 84.3% year-on-year rise in bookings, while Japan claims 11 of the world's top 12 autumn-foliage attraction spots.
Grand Canyon Tour Operator Sues U.S. Government Over $100 Foreign-Visitor National Park Fee
An Arizona tour company has filed a lawsuit to block the $100-per-person surcharge on international visitors to eleven of America's most popular national parks, as businesses report a sharp drop in foreign tourism.
Michelin Guide Expands to Phu Quoc, Making Vietnam's Island Resort Its Fourth Destination
Michelin has announced it will extend its restaurant guide to Phu Quoc, the Vietnamese island known for its fish sauce and pepper, making it the fourth Vietnamese city in the guide ahead of a full selection to be unveiled in mid-2027.