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Tourists walk on Cenang beach on the island of Langkawi.

COVID: Malaysia's tourism sector faces collapse

Since the beginning of the pandemic, tourism in the Southeast Asian country has plummeted. The consequences are dramatic for those who work in the industry.  

St. Nicholas on a horse carriage in the snow.

Why St. Nicholas puts candy in boots

Were your boots ready for St. Nicholas Day on December 6? The saint's habit of secret gift-giving inspired the traditional figure of Santa Claus.  

A man in a wheelchair boards a Berlin train

People with disabilities lack accessible travel in Germany

Many people with disabilities face serious challenges traveling around Germany. Despite positive lip service on the part of the incoming government, it is not clear how it specifically plans to improve the situation.  

09.2015 Best of Bundesländer Teaser Sachsen

Germany's 16 states: Saxony

Culture meets nature in Saxony: A mere 40 kilometers lie between splendid Baroque art and architecture in Dresden and the distinctive peaks of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.  

A large Christmas tree with many lights.

Festive market under Germany's biggest Christmas tree opens, despite the pandemic

Amid many Christmas market cancellations, the Dortmund Christmas market is welcoming visitors. But some changes and rules may dampen the festive spirit.  

International passengers walk through arrivals are at Heathrow International airport, carrying suitcases and wearing facemasks.

Coronavirus pandemic could cost global tourism $2 trillion, UN reports

Tourism has rebounded compared to 2020, but still remains below 2019 levels. Uneven vaccination rates and new strains could hinder this recovery.  

A German policewoman checks another woman's passport.

Who can travel to Germany now that COVID restrictions are being tightened again?

Coronavirus infections are surging in Germany. What does this mean for tourists? Here are the answers to some of the most pressing questions.  

Germany, Brandenburg Gate in autumn

What are the COVID entry rules for travelers to European countries?

Many countries are reimposing restrictions on everyday life amid rising infections. DW Travel offers a brief recap of what rules apply in the EU.  

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German leaders approve new COVID curbs for unvaccinated

COVID-19 test center in Dortmund

"Get a vaccine, get a booster — that's how we get out of this crisis," Chancellor-designate Olaf Scholz said. Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel said she is in favor of mandatory vaccinations.  

Coronavirus digest: WHO warns world creating 'toxic' recipe for new variants

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

The WHO said low inoculation rates are fueling variants of COVID-19. Meanwhile, South African health experts believe there's a chance the omicron variant may not cause severe infection. DW has the latest.  

Omicron: Which countries have closed their borders?

A woman with a suitcase speaks on her cellphone with her hand to her forehead

Days after the new COVID-19 variant omicron was identified in South Africa, ever more countries are moving to close their borders to stem its spread. What travel restrictions are in place and can they be effective?  

Hope for Carnival comeback amid Brazil’s COVID-19 success

People waving their arms in the air

After being battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, infections in Brazil are falling due to high vaccination rates. Some here are even hoping the country can hold its iconic Carnival again. But, experts urge caution.  

Coronavirus digest: Biden says omicron no 'cause for panic'

President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 variant named omicron, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House

US President Joe Biden has urged people to get booster shots and wear masks indoors as scientists study the omicron variant. Several countries have imposed fresh travel restrictions to stop its spread. DW has the latest.  

COVID: Israel to shut its borders to foreigners due to omicron variant

Travelers walk with their luggage outside Ben Gurion International Airport

Israel is closing its doors to the world as other countries confirm their first cases of the omicron COVID-19 variant. Phone-tracking technology will help officials to isolate those exposed to the new variant.  

View of the Copacabana beach in its model version at the Miniatur Wunderland

Rio de Janeiro comes to Hamburg

Rio de Janeiro is the new highlight at Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland, the biggest model railway in the world. The Wunderland's first South America section has been opened after four years of work on two continents.  

Pan American World Airways plane

Pan Am: Around the world with the blue globe

Thirty years ago, Pan Am ceased operations. The US airline put its stamp on civil aviation like no other and will always be remembered, especially by people in Berlin.  

Aerial view of the historical festiively lit Christmas Market on the Neumarkt in Dresden at night, Germany

Some German Christmas markets open amid COVID uncertainty

While some fairs are opening as planned, others are being cancelled to counter rising coronavirus infections. Here's everything you need to know.  

A finger pointing at a globe.

Long-distance travel under COVID restrictions

With the main travel season in Europe over, those who feel drawn to the sun must journey farther. But the ongoing coronavirus pandemic complicates the situation for both tourists and providers.  

Alexanderplatz square in Berlin

Hidden Berlin: 10 fun facts

Berlin has been a tourist magnet since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. But few people realize that the multicultural city boasts some impressive superlatives. Here are 10 facts about the German capital.  

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Griechenland Kreta Hafen von Chania

Greece has unexpectedly busy tourist season

On larger islands popular with tour operators, like Crete and Rhodes, September and October were busier than expected. Those in the industry wonder what 2022 will bring.  

A fjord in Norway with a village and mountain reflected in the water

Best Travel Destinations for 2022 revealed

Many have taken a break from traveling because of COVID. In 2022, hopefully, they can go again — maybe even to one of the top destinations announced by Lonely Planet for 2022. Here is their ranking in pictures.  

Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie opening ceremony

Elbphilharmonie marks 5-year anniversary

Construction on Hamburg's iconic concert house was completed on October 31, 2016. To mark this anniversary, we've picked out some surprising facts and figures about the futuristic building.  

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04.2016 Check-in (Sendungslogo)

An adventure back through Berlin's history

Time travel back to Berlin in the 1920s, World War II, and finally the building of the Berlin Wall. Is there anything left from these pivotal historic moments that is visible in the cityscape today? A search for clues.  

09.2016 DW Check-in Moderatorin Nicole Frölich / Detailseite Moderatorenbio

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