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IGLTA Foundation and Airbnb Release LGBTQ Travel Survey Results
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation (IGLTAF) and Airbnb have partnered together to release recently conducted survey results outlining travel trends for LGBTQ+ travelers in 2019.
Screeners Find Smoke Grenades in Airline Passenger's Bag
Transportation Security Administration screeners at Newark Liberty International Airport discovered six smoke grenades in a passenger's carry-on bag as he attempted to board a flight to the Dominican Republic.
Airbus is Ready for Pilotless Jets — Are You?
The chief salesman for Airbus says his company already has the technology to fly passenger planes without pilots at all — and is working on winning over regulators and travelers to the idea.
California Hotel Gets $1.6M Fine for Blocking Beach Access
A posh Northern California hotel was ordered to pay $1.6 million in penalties Thursday for failing to provide public access to its nearby beaches.
Tokyo Pedestrian Crossing Becomes Top Tourist Draw
It's not just a pedestrian crossing. Located just outside Tokyo's Shibuya Station, it's one of the top tourist attractions in Japan.
Airbnb to Recreate Trip from 'Around the World in 80 Days'
A lucky few will be able to live the adventures of Phileas Fogg from Jules Verne's classic "Around the World in 80 Days."
Will Driverless Cars Disrupt the Airlines Industry?
Research has revealed just how much people's travel preferences could shift, and found a new potential challenge to the airline industry.
Starbucks Launches Reusable Cups Trial at UK Airport
Starbucks and environmental charity Hubbub are launching a trial program to lend passengers at Britain's Gatwick Airport reusable cups while waiting for their flights in hopes of cutting down on waste.
22 Views of Tokyo From Its Commuter Train Line
Want a glimpse of daily life in downtown Tokyo? Take a ride on the Yamanote loop line. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
New York's High Line Marks 10 Years of Transformation
There's no question the High Line has been a resounding success as an engine for tourism and neighborhood revitalization.
Rome Codifies Edicts Aimed at Messy Tourists and Rude Locals
Tired of ad hoc bans on ill behavior by tourists, Rome has converted its temporary crackdowns into one big law.
Capital Pride Parade and Festival :: June 8 - 9, 2019
Although the DC Capital Pride Parade was marred by an active shooter scare towards its end, the day was still filled with much celebration. The Pride Festival was rained on, but not rained out, as people gathered near the National Mall for a great time.
Hilton Celebrates WorldPride at Properties Across NYC
This June, Hilton is rolling out the rainbow carpet for global travelers and locals alike to commemorate New York City's most anticipated summer event: WorldPride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
Classic Harbor Line NYC Celebrates Pride Month
Are you headed to New York City for WorldPride and Stonewall50? This year is going to be epic, and there's no better place to take in Manhattan than from the water.
Long-Distance Trip: NASA Opens Space Station to Visitors
You've heard about the International Space Station for years. Want to visit?
Snap Out of It! Cher Suite Opens at Sofitel New York
She's the Goddess of Pop, and now Midtown Manhattan's Sofitel New York is transforming one of its luxury suites into a show-stopping Cher Show Suite just steps from WorldPride 2019 festivities.
Central U.S. Flooding Hits Recreation and Tourism Industries
Weeks of flooding along the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers has hit tourism and recreation businesses in the central U.S., whether or not they're directly dependent on the river.
Can Americans Still go to Cuba? Yes, But It's More Difficult
The Trump administration's new restrictions on travel to Cuba have made it harder, but far from impossible, for Americans to visit the island nation.
No, Americans Shouldn't Fear Traveling Abroad
As the summer travel season begins, are you concerned about traveling outside the U.S.? Don't be.
Meet the Museum of Natural History's Newest Guest: a T. Rex
Even in simulation millions of years later, it's a moment of unmistakable savage violence and an embodiment of the meaning of the word dinosaur: Greek for terrible lizard.