Cruise Passengers Get ‘Bill Of Rights,’ But Critics Are Skeptical Of The Wording
Inspired by passenger protections in the airline industry, Cruise Lines International Association unveiled a "Passenger Bill of Rights."
10 US Destinations You’ve Never Heard Of But Will Want To Visit
The U.S. may be one of the most explored countries in the world, but you might not have heard about these great destinations.
Vivid Sydney Is 3 Times Larger In 2013 And More Important Than Ever
Vivid Sydney has grown into the biggest festival of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere -- and a key tool in branding Sydney.
How The Senate Immigration Bill May Affect Travel To And From The US
Those who work in the U.S. travel industry hailed the Senate immigration reform bill as a decisive step toward facilitating U.S. travel.
Memorial Day 2013 Weekend Travel Forecast (And Where People Are Going)
AAA released its Memorial Day 2013 weekend travel forecast Wednesday and numbers, the association says, will be down this year.
Did Disney Cruise Line Let A Child Molester Go Free?
Disney Cruise Lines allegedly failed to report the molestation of an 11-year-old passenger in time for the attacker to be prosecuted in the U.S.
Chinese Tourists Told To Fix ‘Uncivilized Behavior’ Have Their Own Request: Treat Us Better
A prominent Communist Party official has twice this week warned Chinese tourists to use "polite tourist behavior" while abroad.
Gold-Plated iPads And Other Lavish Hotel Perks
Burj Al Arab has pushed the boundaries of outrageous hotel perks one step further by issuing each guest their own gold-plated iPad.
The Sharing Economy: What You Need To Know Before You Sign Up
The sharing economy takes an idea most of us learned in kindergarten and monetizes it.
Traveling Light? American Airlines Will Let You Board Earlier
American Airlines customers traveling with only one personal carry-on item can now board right after premium passengers.
‘Best Jobs In The World’ Finalists Announced As Interest In Australia Peaks
Tourism Australia’s "Best Jobs in the World" campaign has been wildly successful, and just 18 finalists are left to vie for six dream jobs.
US Airlines Bag $3.5B In Luggage Fees As Revenue Model Shifts
Thanks to ancillary fees for baggage and other items, the way airlines earn money is completely different than it was just five years ago.
‘Pope Tours’ Become Buenos Aires’ Hottest Ticket
The new "Papa Tour" gives visitors to Buenos Aires a chance to explore the city that fostered the man who would become Pope Francis.
Thailand’s ‘Tourist Courts’ Would Fast-Track Crimes Against (And By) Foreigners
A series of high-profile crimes against foreigners has raised issues of safety in Thailand, but the government hopes "tourist courts" can help.
Introducing Skywhale: Canberra, Australia’s Controversial $300K Centenary Balloon [PHOTOS]
Canberra, Australia, has commissioned a controversial $300,000 hot air balloon known as Skywhale in honor of its centenary.
Vineyards By Christie’s Helps Wealthy Chinese Acquire Properties In Bordeaux, Burgundy
Christie’s auction house will help wealthy Chinese snap up not just a fine bottle of French wine but also the vineyard it came from.
Here’s Why Canada No Longer Cares About Attracting US Visitors
Marketing to Americans is not worth the time, money or effort, according to the Canadian Tourism Commission.
Destination Brisbane: Australia’s Third-Largest City Comes Into Its Own
The 1988 World’s Fair may have put Brisbane, Australia, on the map, but 25 years later, the city is finally ready to come into its own.
How Many Cruise Ship Passengers Go Overboard Each Year?
When two Carnival Spirit passengers fell overboard Wednesday it was, sadly, nothing new. Some 200 others have met the same fate since 2000.
'GoSleep’ Sleeping Pods And Other Micro-Hotels For Weary Travelers
Abu Dhabi airport's futuristic "sleeping pods" offer travelers a tiny private place to work or snooze.
‘Most Exciting Cities In America’ List Raises Eyebrows
Oakland, Calif., is the “most exciting city in America.” That’s right, not San Francisco, not New York, not Chicago, not L.A.
How Important Is Travel Spending To The US Economy?
Travel generated $2 trillion in economic output last year, but the U.S. needs to fix several self-imposed rules to regain its market share.
NYC Bike-Share Program: The Opposition, The Delays And The May Launch Date
A year behind schedule and years late on the trend, the NYC bike-share program will roll into Manhattan and Brooklyn this month.
Alaska’s Cleveland Volcano Erupts: Will Its Ash Cloud Disrupt Air Travel?
Scientists are monitoring Alaska's remote Cleveland Volcano for further eruptions that could wreak havoc on intercontinental air travel.
Mount Fuji And The Politics Of Unesco’s World Heritage List
Mount Fuji is one step closer to joining Unesco’s prestigious World Heritage List, but is the list getting too big, and is it skewed?
Airbnb Would Like To Check Your ID
Airbnb's new "Verify ID" function will make sure you're real both online and off to enhance user trust.
Andaman Islands Boycott Seeks End To Jarawa ‘Human Safaris’
Survival International hopes an all-out boycott of the Andaman Islands can once and for all put an end to "human safaris" into the Jarawa reserve.
Who Are The World’s Biggest Spenders And Where Do They Travel To Spend Their Money?
Most of the world's biggest spenders come from Asia, but one Middle Eastern nation's residents spend almost twice as much on travel.
Wounded Knee For Sale: Should Oglala Sioux Pay $3.9M To Save Massacre Site From Developers?
Wounded Knee, site of the infamous massacre, could be sold to private investors on May 1 if the Oglala Sioux don’t buy it for $3.9 million.
Mount Everest Brawl Exposes Clash In Mountaineering World
The scuffle at 23,000 feet between mountaineers and Sherpa guides exposed a clash between traditional expeditions and free alpine climbers.
