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Articles tagged “history”

Tourism

The Historic American Sites That We Saved and Lost In 2013

Americans received a wake up call to the importance of their parks and monuments in 2013 when a partial government shutdown closed hundreds of sites. But there are smaller institutions and patches of land across the country that fight for their survival on a daily basis.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

The Historic American Sites That We Saved and Lost In 2013

Tourism

The pricey path to preserving a historic U.S. war ship

From cruise ships to war cruisers, large vessels are one of the most expensive and most difficult items to discard. A preservation group will have to spend up to $20 million on restoring the ship, a cost that comes after some $500,000 in donations kept it afloat.

Joann Loviglio, Associated Press | 11 years ago

The pricey path to preserving a historic U.S. war ship

Tourism

The challenge of lesser-known U.S. presidents: No one visits your landmarks

The budget choices -- short-sighted as they may be -- may cause some to close, but others will use it as an opportunity to rethink how they welcome visitors and market themselves.

Jeffrey Collins , Associated Press | 11 years ago

The challenge of lesser-known U.S. presidents: No one visits your landmarks

Tourism

Peruvian developers accused of destroying 4,000 year-old pyramids

Although tourism traffic inflicts a significant amount of wear and tear on historic ruins, there's a clear long-term incentive for most people not to destroy the artifacts on display.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Tourism

Memphis embroiled in controversy about slavery and historical tourism

The City of Memphis is correct to eliminate park names that seem to honor its confederacy past. That shouldn't hurt historical tourism, or sway travelers who want to learn more about a shameful era in the country's past.

Adrian Sainz , Associated Press | 11 years ago

Memphis embroiled in controversy about slavery and historical tourism

Hotels

A lack of amenities is part of historic hotels’ charm

With the proliferation of lifestyle and design hotels, guests have come to expect a certain level of service at even the most unique properties.

Karen Schwartz, Associated Press | 11 years ago

A lack of amenities is part of historic hotels’ charm

Tourism

Gettysburg juxtaposes past and present with expectations for anniversary boom

The juxtaposition will be an attraction in and of itself this summer with Gettysburg recreating history while setting up amenities like cell service to please its present-day guests.

Genaro C. Armas, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Gettysburg juxtaposes past and present with expectations for anniversary boom

Tourism

Belize decries destruction of temples integral to tourism growth

Destroying historical temples to make way for better transport infrastructure equates to shooting oneself in the foot. These pyramids are essential for Belize's growing tourism sector.

Patrick E. Jones, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Belize decries destruction of temples integral to tourism growth

Tourism

World War I cemetery touched up in anticipation of centennial crowds

Tourism, in its most rudimentary form, should educate travelers and connect ideas or people that would have not otherwise met. The WW I cemeteries bring to life a war, and a people, that had a lasting impact on the world today.

Don Melvin, Associated Press | 11 years ago

World War I cemetery touched up in anticipation of centennial crowds

Tourism

Run-down New Jersey city tries to capitalize on its baseball past and natural wonders

It will be extremely tough for Paterson, the Silk City, to weave its tourism vision into a reality. But, It has so much to offer, including the history of the Negro Leagues, its immigrant and working-class past, the legacy of the Beat Generation's Alan Ginsberg (not mentioned in the article), a Bob Dylan song, and the splendors of the Great Falls.

Samantha Henry, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Run-down New Jersey city tries to capitalize on its baseball past and natural wonders