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IGLTA Foundation and Airbnb Release LGBTQ Travel Survey Results

Jun 19, 2019

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

Jun 18, 2019

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?

By Angela Charlton | Jun 17, 2019

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

Jun 14, 2019

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

Jun 13, 2019

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'

Jun 13, 2019

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?

Jun 12, 2019

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

Jun 12, 2019

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

22 Views of Tokyo From Its Commuter Train Line

Jun 12, 2019

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

By Karen Matthews | Jun 12, 2019

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

Jun 11, 2019

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

Capital Pride Parade and Festival :: June 8 - 9, 2019

Jun 11, 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

Jun 11, 2019

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

Jun 10, 2019

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

By Jeremy Rehm | Jun 10, 2019

You've heard about the International Space Station for years. Want to visit?

Snap Out of It! Cher Suite Opens at Sofitel New York

Jun 8, 2019

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

By Hannah Grabenstein, Jim Salter | Jun 7, 2019

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

By Michael Weissenstein | Jun 7, 2019

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

Jun 7, 2019

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

By Ashraf Khalil | Jun 6, 2019

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.

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