Airline Profits To Fly Higher Than Expected: IATA
The global airline industry will fly higher than expected in 2012, with the latest forecast showing profits considerably larger than previous estimates.
One-Billionth Tourist To Travel On Dec. 13
The one-billionth tourist is predicted to cross an international border on Thursday, marking a milestone in human interaction.
12-12-12: An Auspicious Date For Sin City Weddings
For the Las Vegas wedding industry, the date 12-12-12 is very important.
World’s Best Ethical Destinations For 2013
Ethical Traveler issues its annual report on the most ethical travel destinations on the planet to educate people about the social and environmental impact of their decisions.
The Fiscal Cliff’s Potential Effects On Your Travel Plans
On Tuesday, the U.S. Travel Association urged the president and Congress to agree on a balanced approach to averting the fiscal cliff before year’s end.
Sochi 2014 Olympics: Russia To Keep Hotel Prices Low
Russia issued a decree this week, which will regulate the maximum price for accommodation and services in Krasnodar Region hotels during the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
FCC To FAA: Allow Greater Use Of In-Flight Electronics
Why do airlines make you turn off your electronics before takeoff and landing? Good question, says the FCC.
One Year After Kim Jong-il’s Death, North Korea Dabbles In 5-Star Luxuries
One year after the death of Kim Jong Il, does his son envision a more open, tourist-friendly North Korea?
Mayan Calendar 2012: What’s Really Happening In Guatemala
Guatemala will celebrate the end of a cycle on the Mayan calendar on Dec. 21, but, contrary to popular belief, U2 won't be there.
12 Biggest Travel Stories Of 2012 - And Their Impact
From “superstorms” to mega disasters, 2012 was, by all accounts, an eventful year. More than 1 billion people traveled - led by the ramp-up in Chinese tourists.
Climate Change Has Cost Ski Industry $1B Already
A new report from the NRDC suggests that the U.S. winter tourism industry has experienced a $1 billion loss over the last decade due to climate change.
Should Manhattan Project Sites Become A National Historical Park?
Do we bury inconvenient histories or memorialize them? That's the debate over the proposed Manhattan Project National Historical Park.
Best Cruise Ships Of 2012
Cruising review site Cruise Critic has just released its list of the best cruise ships of 2012.
Need A Job? Try The Travel Industry
Are you out of work and looking for a job? The travel industry is hiring.
What Is ‘Gangnam Style’? A Seoul Neighborhood Basks In The Spotlight
PSY's "Gangnam Style" put Seoul's Gangnam District in the spotlight, but is it really so appealing?
India Relaxes Tourist Visa Rules To Boost Arrivals
India has relaxed its cumbersome 60-day gap rule, making it easier for foreigners on tourist visas to travel in and out of the country.
Cities With The Best Quality Of Life In 2012
If you’re familiar with Mercer’s annual Quality of Living surveys, the 2012 winner should come as no surprise.
World’s Best Winter Festivals
It may be freezing cold outside, but winter is when festival season truly heats up.
Australia’s $521M Forbidden City Theme Park To Woo Chinese Tourists
A full-scale replica of the gates to the Forbidden City will soon dominate the skyline of an Australian town 50 miles north of Sydney and form the entryway to a massive new Chinese-themed amusement park.
48 Hours In Florence, Italy
48 hours of fashion, food and art in Florence.
World Aids Day 2012: CEOs Demand End To HIV Travel Restrictions In 45 Countries
CEOs from over 40 international companies urged nations around the world to end HIV-based travel restrictions.
The Best Independent Travel Website Is
According to J.D. Power and Associates, consumers love using independent websites to make their travel plans and are very satisfied with the prices.
FTC Admonishes Hotels For Hidden ‘Resort Fees’
The FTC issued a warning to 22 hotel operators Wednesday, claiming they may be breaking the law by misrepresenting hotel reservation prices with hidden "resort fees."
Christmas And New Year's Travel Forecast
The New York region may get a welcome boost this holiday season with the Big Apple ranking as one of the top travel destinations for both Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Can Fastjet Transform African Air Travel?
When the first Fastjet flight took off Thursday from its base in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, it ushered in a new age of budget travel for Sub-Saharan Africa. But can it last?
Qantas Ditches Tourism Australia, Claims Sabotage
There’s a feud broiling Down Under after Qantas dumped its 40-year companion Tourism Australia -- and claimed sabotage in the process.
What ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Means For New Zealand
Good luck coming across a story about “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” this week without it mentioning just how feverish New Zealand has become as its release date approaches.
‘Too Fat To Fly’: A Look At Airline Policies For ‘Customers Of Size’
Who is considered “too fat to fly"? Here’s a look at the varying airline policies for “customers of size” in the wake of the death of 425-pound Vilma Soltesz.
Red Tide Closes Bondi Beach In Australia
Australia’s famed Bondi Beach closed on Tuesday after a rare “red tide” made the ocean appear like "tomato sauce."
‘Floating’ Train Unveiled In Japan Can Reach 310mph
Last Thursday, onlookers in Japan got to preview the future of global rail travel: a "floating" train designed to operate at speeds of more than 310 mph.
