New Luxor Governor’s Link To 1997 Temple Massacre Sparks Protests, Tourism Concerns In Egypt
A founding member of Gamaa Islamiya, the group responsible for the 1997 massacre at Luxor, was just named the region's new governor.
Foods And Traditions Associated With The Wrong Country
Fortune cookies aren’t Chinese, Gyros aren’t Greek and Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day. Let’s set the record straight.
Unesco’s World Heritage Committee Considers 34 New Sites For Its Growing List
The World Heritage Committee will gather in Cambodia next week to consider 34 sites for inclusion on Unesco’s World Heritage List.
Sydney: MLB Opening Series In 2014 Will Be Major Boon For Australia
Cricket-loving Australians are about to get a taste of Major League Baseball when the 2014 opening series arrives in Sydney next year.
Underwater Photography Competition Winners Capture The Mysteries Of The Sea
Winners of the 2013 Annual Underwater Photography Contest offer a pinhole view into a part of the earth that most never see.
Hong Kong’s Bid To Become The Cruise Hub Of Asia
Cruising in Asia is still in its infancy, but cruise lines like Royal Caribbean and emerging hubs like Hong Kong have big plans in store.
Carrbon Monoxide Deaths At NC Best Western Put Hotel And Investigators In Question
Three people died on two separate occasions in Room 225 at the Best Western in Boone, N.C. The reason: carbon monoxide.
Cheapest Destinations For Summer 2013 Compared To The Priciest Ones
The average price of a hotel may be up this summer, but there are still deals to be found in Asia, Eastern Europe and the American South.
French Airport Strikes Could Expand To 10 EU Nations Wednesday
Airport strikes that began in France Tuesday are expected to expand to 10 other EU nations Wednesday, canceling hundreds of flights.
US Received Record Number Of Visitors In 2012 Thanks To These 15 Countries
Even with fewer European visitors, the U.S. set a record for overseas arrivals in 2012, thanks to travelers from Asia and Latin America.
French Airport Strikes: Flight Cancellations, Change Policies And Your Passenger Protections
Hundreds of flights through Europe have already been canceled ahead of a planned three-day strike by French air traffic controllers.
Cruise Industry’s Reputation Continues To Sink Months After Carnival Triumph Fiasco
Americans' opinion of the cruise industry hasn't bounced back since the Carnival Triumph fiasco. In fact, it's gotten worse.
Massive ‘Lego House’ To Rise In Toy’s Danish Hometown Billund
A 30-meter (100-foot) Lego House will open in the toy's hometown of Billund, Denmark, in 2016.
World’s Most Dangerous Oceans For Shipping Identified
A new WWF study pinpoints the planet’s most dangerous oceans and describes how shipwrecks are likely to increase in coming years.
Vivid Paints Sydney In A Kaleidoscope Of Colors
The 2013 Vivid Sydney festival comes to a close Monday after turning Australia's biggest city into a glowing museum for two weeks.
How Ancillary Fees Have Changed The Airline Industry
An increasing number of bag fees and upgrades helped global airlines attain an estimated $27.1 billion in ancillary revenue in 2012.
PSY’s ‘Wiki Korea’ Tourism Campaign Baffles Locals
PSY's "Wiki Korea" campaign has locals perplexed. Does pork belly really go with champagne? Is Dongdaemun trendy?
Taksim Square Protests Prompt Travel Warnings, Reassurances Over Istanbul's 2020 Olympics Bid
Protests in Taksim Square and elsewhere in Istanbul have prompted travel warnings and concerns about the city's 2020 Olympic bid.
Shark Ecotourism To Become More Lucrative Than Global Fin Trade, Study Finds
Surprise! Sharks are worth more in the ocean than in a bowl of soup.
Finnair Flies Into A Plagiarism Scandal, Thanks To Marimekko Designer
The artwork on a Marimekko-designed airplane for Finnair was found to be plagiarized from a 1963 piece of Ukrainian folk art.
Henry VIII’s Mary Rose Warship Goes On Display 30 Years After Salvage
Thirty years after it was plucked from the sea, Henry VIII's prized warship, Mary Rose, will go on display at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
How Common Are Medical Emergencies On Commercial Airline Flights?
Is there a doctor on board? Turns out, most time fliers experience a midair medical emergency, a trained health professional is nearby.
Naked-Image Body Scanners Removed From All US Airports
The short reign of “naked-image” body scanners at U.S. airports came to a modest end this week, according to TSA.
The World’s Largest Bike-Share Programs
New York City's new bike-share program may be the largest in North America, but it's not the biggest in the world.
Chinese Tourists Given Guidelines For ‘Civilized Behavior’ After Egyptian Temple Incident
Chinese tourists now have an official set of guidelines from the government for “civilized” behavior abroad.
The Happiest Country In The World Is …
On OECD's just-released 2013 Better Life Index, Australia once again topped the list, thanks to free healthcare, low unemployment, and other factors.
Simpsons Theme Park, Springfield, To Serve Duff Beer, Krusty Burgers
Ever wanted to try a Krusty Burger or swig Duff Beer? This summer you can, at Universal Studios' new Simpsons theme park.
No-Vacation Nation: Will Americans Ever Get Federally Mandated Time Off?
The U.S. is the only nation in the developed world without federally mandated paid time off, a new report says.
Grandeur Of The Seas Fire Cuts Cruise Voyage Short, Offers First Test Of New Passenger ‘Bill Of Rights’
Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas caught fire days after the industry enacted a passenger "Bill of Rights."
Detroit Institute Of Arts’ Masterpieces May Be Sold To Pay City’s Debt
Can public art be considered an “asset” in a bankruptcy filing? That’s the debate brewing over the Detroit Institute of Arts' masterpieces.
