New Zealand Cashes In On Gay Marriage, Expects 1,000 Australian Couples For Weddings, Honeymoons
Both Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand launched campaigns on Monday around the country's first gay weddings.
Several Bear Attacks Across America This Week Offer Lessons In Backcountry Safety
What should you do in the event of a bear attack? Four separate incidents across the U.S. this week offer some clues on how to survive.
Rabaa al-Adaweya Square Cleared, Pro-Morsi ‘Tour Group’ Vows To Carry On ‘As A Symbol Of Persistence’
Pro-Morsi youth began giving tours of Cairo’s Rabaa al-Adaweya Square two weeks ago, but everything changed Wednesday.
Australian Orchestra To Stage First-Ever ‘Outback Symphony’ At Ayers Rock
The Darwin Symphony Orchestra is preparing to do something that’s never been done before: stage a concert at Uluru (Ayers Rock).
Boycott Miss Universe? Another Russian Event Declared Unsafe For Gay Travelers
The fallout from Russia’s controversial antigay law continued this week with a new target: The 2013 Miss Universe pageant.
Is Egypt Safe For Travelers? Depends On Where You Go
The recent bloodshed in Cairo and elsewhere has left many travelers wondering: Is Egypt safe?
China Admits Its Smog Problem Is Deterring Foreign Visitors
Foreign tourist numbers in Beijing and elsewhere in China have declined following widely publicized smog problems in January.
Romania To Open Nicolae Ceausescu’s Execution Site To Tourists
The military base where brutal dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was executed in 1989 will open to tourists in September.
Typhoon Utor Brings Hong Kong To A Standstill, Disrupts Regional Travel
Severe Typhoon Utor approached Hong Kong Wednesday morning, canceling dozens of flights and closing the stock market.
Why Frontier Airlines Could Soon Adopt Spirit Airlines’ Ultra Low-Cost Model
The same equity firm that helped turn Spirit into a fee-heavy ultra low-cost carrier could do the same with Frontier Airlines.
Oprah’s ‘Racial Discrimination,’ Rights Groups’ Apartheid Claims Put Switzerland In Spotlight
Oprah's allegations of racial discrimination in Zurich came as rights groups blasted Switzerland for new apartheid-like rules.
‘Breaking Bad’ Becomes Unlikely Boon For Albuquerque, New Mexico
As “Breaking Bad” season five, part two, kicks off, Albuquerque prepares for a tourism boom.
7 Capital Cities You’ve Never Heard Of (But Will Want To Visit)
Ever heard of Washington, D.C.? Paris? London? Of Course you have. Here are some lesser-known capital cities to add to your bucket list.
Kashmir Tensions Threaten Region’s Dramatic Tourism Revival
Kashmir has seen a dramatic rebound in tourism this year that's threatened by new tensions between India and Pakistan.
Business Travel Spending Is Largest In These 15 Countries
Global spending on business travel is expected to reach $1.12 trillion this year, the GBTA BTI Outlook says.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2013: Best Places To See Shooting Stars Near Major US Cities
Where's the best place to see the Perseid Meteor Shower? If you live near one of America's 10 largest cities, here are some ideas.
‘Rabaa Tours’ Seeks Brave Tourists For Trips Into Cairo’s Pro-Morsi Protest Camp
A group of pro-Morsi youth began running "Rabaa Tours" this week into the heart of Cairo's protest camp.
Marriott Hopes Millennials Will ‘Xplor’ Its New Virtual Travel Game
Marriott has moved beyond social media and into the realms of virtual gaming with an industry-first app called Xplor.
JetBlue Introduces First Class On Transcontinental Flights To Attract Business Travelers
JetBlue is adding lie-flat seats and private suites to lure a demographic that’s been largely absent from its fleet: business travelers.
National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest: The Winning Shots In 2013
These images captured the imagination of the judges and won top honors in the 2013 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest.
What The Gibraltar Row Is About And How Border Fees Could Hurt Tourism
A new flareup over Gibraltar between Spain and the UK could lead to hefty border fees that would hurt the local tourism industry.
Costa Rica To Close Zoos, Citing ‘Change Of Environmental Conscience’
Costa Rica will shut down its government-funded zoos and set the animals free by May 2014.
‘The Great Bull Run’ Brings Death-Defying Spanish Tradition To 10 US Cities
Can’t make it to Spain for the annual running of the bulls? The Great Bull Run LLC is bringing bull runs to a U.S. city near you.
State Department’s Worldwide Travel Alert: What It Means For Everyday Travelers
The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide travel alert for U.S. citizens Friday, but what exactly does that mean?
Wine Tasting Trips: How To ‘Experience’ Australia’s Barossa Valley Beyond The Cellar Door
Sniff. Swirl. Sip. That’s the typical wine-tasting experience, but it can be even more exciting, as a trip to Australia’s Barossa Valley proves.
5 New Ways Tweeting, YouTubing, Instagramming Hotels Are Using Social Media
Every hotel brand has a Twitter, Facebook, YouTube or Instagram account, but these five companies have upped the stakes.
'Beuverie Express’: Why France Just Created A French Phrase For ‘Binge Drinking’
After a sharp rise in binge drinking, the French cultural ministry decided the habit needed a name. Introducing: “beuverie express.”
Gulf Of Thailand Oil Spill Reaches Ko Samet Island, Popular Tourist Retreat
An oil spill in the Gulf of Thailand over the weekend has reached the popular tourist island of Ko Samet.
Willow Springs Water Park In Little Rock Closed After Second Child Contracts Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba
Little Rock’s Willow Springs Water Park has closed after a second child in three years contracted a rare brain-eating amoeba.
Venice Cruise Ship Debate Heats Up After Alleged Concordia-Like ‘Salute’ By Carnival Sunshine
An alleged Concordia-like "salute" by Carnival Sunshine in Venice this weekend has reignited calls to ban cruises from entering the city.
