2013 › April

If anything will get the U.S. congress to move on budget negotiations it will be the sight of thousands of very angry airline passengers as well as frustrated airlines and airport management.

Passengers were the loudest complainers about the no-tiny-knife policy the TSA had prior to last month's announcement easing the restrictions, and they're the first ones to suggest publicly that the opponents aren't speaking for the traveling public.

Two decades after the devastating genocide, ecotourism is thriving in Rwanda. It not only provides locals with sustainable employment, but its revenues are used to protect the land and animals.

Sequestration has had a large impact on many national parks, but it’s also shaken up the system and brought a renewed focus on what they provide the public – something all institutions need.

The changing demographics of UK residents (and travelers as a result), mixed with economic downturn in UK and Europe, and of course the changing geopolitical world map has led to these potentially long term changes in travel habits of British. Fascinating data to keep an eye on for the next few years.

There’s no reason for an American not to own a passport, and definitely no excuse not to travel overseas if destinations as far a Guam can be visited without one.

The easiest way for travelers to find the local unique experiences they seek is to visit a destination that has no tourist traps to avoid or big brand hotels to overlook.

HomeAway has become the largest vacation rental site in the world by charging subscription fees for listings. Owners will still have that option, but the new pay-per-booking model could really take off.

This class action lawsuit may not result in any action, but at least could help the vacation rental sites assume more responsibilities and add more checks and balances.

As a historically conservative culture like UAE's clashes with its relentless drive for modernity, these kind of measures help in coexistence of tourists and immigrants with locals' cultural sensitivities.