Tagged: tourism

Five New National Monuments, Free Wi-Fi on JetBlue, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's monuments, airplane cabins, and tourism boards. * IN FINAL DAYS IN OFFICE, OBAMA DESIGNATES FIVE NEW NATIONAL MONUMENTS…

In Its Ability to Start and Stop the Flow of Outbound Tourism, China Possesses a Mighty Weapon to Use Against the West

In the recently concluded election campaign, President-elect Trump suggested several steps that might be taken against China in retaliation for what he claimed were unfair trade…

Harper Lee's Alabama Hometown Wants to Be a Tourist Attraction Now

To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee lived a quiet life in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, eschewing the limelight and resisting efforts to turn her into a tourist…

TSA Fights Holiday Airport Lines, Major Cruise Lines to Begin Sailing to Cuba, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's cruise ships, airports, and tourism boards. * ROYAL CARIBBEAN AND NORWEGIAN CLEARED TO BEGIN CRUISING TO CUBA (USA…

This Year's Loss of Great Barrier Reef Corals Is the Worst on Record

It might be time to move the Great Barrier Reef to the top of your bucket list.The ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies has reported that about 67% of the corals…

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Travel Deals, Airbnb Adds Experiences, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Happy Black Friday, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's travel sites, tourism bureaus, and vacation rentals. Let's start with some deals. * BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY…

One Year After Paris Terror Attacks, French Tourism Still Struggling

November 13 was the first anniversary of the Paris terror attacks that killed 130 people—and France's tourism industry is still struggling to recover.After a promising start to…

French Tourism Still Struggling, Extravagant Holiday Offerings at Luxury Hotels, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's tourism boards, ancient ruins, and extravagant hotels.* ONE YEAR AFTER PARIS TERROR ATTACKS, FRENCH TOURISM STILL STRUGGLING…

Venice Protests Dwindling Population Amid Tourist Congestion

Venice might be one of the world's most beautiful places, but you wouldn't want to live there, according to the Venetians who staged a demonstration in the Italian lagoon city on…

United Launches Basic Fares, Venice Protests Congestion, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

* BASIC FARES COME TO UNITED AIRLINES (Associated Press)United Airlines announced today that they were following Delta's lead and would be offering so-called "Basic Economy Fares".…

Australian Tourism Campaign Adopts Unfortunate Slogan

A new tourism ad campaign has been launched for Australia's Northern Territory (the NT), a desert region best known as the home of red sandstone monolith Ayers Rock (or…

Tourism Numbers Up in Greece

Tourism in Greece appears to have benefited this year from a period of relative political stabiilty and a reluctance on the part of international travelers to visit nearby…

Greece Tourism Numbers Up, Houseguest Pet Peeves, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning, everybody! Here's the latest from the world's tourism boards and couches being surfed. * TOURISM NUMBERS UP IN GREECE (Associated Press) Tourism in Greece appears to…

Antigovernment Violence Threatens Ethiopia's Tourism Gains

Until this month, Ethiopian tourism had been on the upswing.The European Council on Tourism and Trade named the country the world’s top travel destination in 2015, and it was…

Trump Tower Vexes Chicago Tour Guides, More Business Travelers Use Uber, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Well, folks, we finally made it to Election Day 2016. Don't forget to vote! If you aren't sure whether you're registered (and in some states you can still do that today) or don't know…

UK Received Record Tourism Surge in Immediate Wake of Brexit

In July, the United Kingdom received the most international tourists in a single month since people started keeping track.According to new figures released by the UK's tourism…

Nixon Museum Makeover, Kid-Free Zones on Flights, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning! Here's the latest from the world's airplanes, museums, and tourism bureaus.* UK RECEIVED RECORD TOURISM SURGE IN IMMEDIATE WAKE OF BREXIT (The Guardian). In July, the…

Tourist in Kenya Killed by Elephant He Was Trying to Photograph

An Italian tourist in the coastal region of Kenya was killed by an elephant this week after the man got too close while trying to take a photograph.The 66-year-old tourist and his…

Only 12% of Visitors in Colorado Use Marijuana, Says State Tourism Office

As our own Arthur Frommer pointed out recently, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Colorado has increased the number of visits to the state—but not by as much as you…

Marijuana Tourism in Colorado, Northern Lights Time Crunch, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Good morning! Here are the latest happenings from the world's cities, tourism boards, and frozen wastes.* ONLY 12% OF VISITORS IN COLORADO USE MARIJUANA, SAYS STATE TOURISM OFFICE…

Government Softens Miami Zika Warning

Crediting the effectiveness of aerial pesticide spraying, U.S. health officials are no longer advising pregnant women to stay out of Miami's Wynwood arts district due to an outbreak…

"Game of Thrones" to Film in Northern Spain

A beach near Barrika in Spain's Basque Country (photo: Jesús Ignacio Bravo Soler/Wikimedia Commons)On the one hand, we have a hard time understanding why people would base…

Where Travelers Concerned About Safety Are Going (It's Not France)

Following the terror attacks in Paris, Brussels, Istanbul, and Nice that have taken place since November, we've heard a lot about how safety concerns are having a negative impact on…

World's Longest, Highest Glass-Bottom Bridge Closes for Renovations

Zhangjiagie glass bridge in China (photo: skytg24hd/Instagram)That was quick.On Friday the world's longest and highest glass-bottom bridge, located in China's Zhangjiagie…

Controversial Legislation for Grand Canyon Aerial Tram

Last week a Navajo Nation council member introduced controversial legislation for an aerial tram and other tourist attractions at the eastern rim of the Grand Canyon.Dubbed the…