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Tourism

Parisian mayor touts Beckham alongside Eiffel Tower as top tourist attractions

Could one man really be the equivalent of a 126 year old world wonder? Many women (and not a few men) would say yes.

Parisian mayor touts Beckham alongside Eiffel Tower as top tourist attractions

Airlines

Alaska Airlines pilot who fainted had food poisoning or virus

Passengers were never in danger as an experienced co-pilot landed the aircraft after the pilot had fainted.

Alaska Airlines pilot who fainted had food poisoning or virus

Airlines

Airport and tollway retail giant Autogrill may split in two to maximize value

Rumors of the shakeup sent shares soaring as speculation of a tie-up between the growing retail unit and Swiss retail group Dufry peaked European investors’ interest.

Airport and tollway retail giant Autogrill may split in two to maximize value

Airlines

Travel ads of the week: British Airways, Expedia, Qatar Airways, and Street2Lab

The best ads are the ones that make us smile so we feel happy -- or even excited -- the next time we come across the brand.

Travel ads of the week: British Airways, Expedia, Qatar Airways, and Street2Lab

Online Travel

Priceline and Kayak settle shareholder lawsuits that sought to block merger

Kayak and Priceline settled these class-action lawsuits quickly, clearing up the mess prior to the merger's consummation.

Airlines

Government inspectors say TSA canine inspection mess stinks, costs taxpayers millions

The inefficiencies of the TSA have passed the human stage, and are now being passing on to other living beings.

Government inspectors say TSA canine inspection mess stinks, costs taxpayers millions

Media and PR

Romania and Bulgaria hit back at Britain’s “don’t come here” anti-tourism campaign

Kudos to the Balkans behind this creative response to the boorishness of the British campaign. Who wouldn't visit a land where the draft beer is cheap and Middleton clones are bountiful?

Romania and Bulgaria hit back at Britain’s “don’t come here” anti-tourism campaign

Hotels

Hilton properties in the UK will comp bloggers rooms in exchange for social media chatter

Organized groups of travel bloggers have turned to selling their audiences to hashtag campaigns for travel brands or destinations like Jordan and Scotland, but the parochial nature of their social networks raise questions about their real reach.

Hotels

Deadline for hotel swimming pools being disabled-friendly passes. Now what?

Expect a series of lawsuits to come in from law firms that claim hotels and others have violated ADA.

Deadline for hotel swimming pools being disabled-friendly passes. Now what?

Tourism

The world’s first official Barbie-themed cafe opens in Taiwan

There won't be any Barbie look-a-likes serving customers at the Taipei cafe, but diners will be encouraged to eat like her with a menu filled with calorie-conscious options.

The world’s first official Barbie-themed cafe opens in Taiwan