2013 › April

The impact of Hurricane Sandy is still sorely felt by some of New York’s greatest attractions; however, the storm forced the institutions into renovating making them better prepared to survive in the future.

Sure Sir Richard breathes a rare air. But he's fought to get there and has learned what travelers need to make them feel they've got their money's worth.

Jordan’s history and culture is woven into the smallest design elements of the new terminal and will serve as an example to other airports looking for ways to exude local culture to travelers passing through.

Neighboring Peru has seen huge tourism success from celebrating its culinary specialties, and a similar much-need boom could come to Bolivia if the Noma co-founder succeeds in his mission of sparking a culinary movement.

The Hay Festival has largely traveled to participants rather than the other way around, but has still drawn visitors and recognition to the small town where it all began.

The minister is right to get Thailand’s rising crime under control as a dangerous reputation can have a lasting impact on a country’s tourism revenues. Just look to Colombia’s efforts to overcome its past or India’s recent drop in tourism.

Sabre, ASTA, and their fellow interested parties are fighting for their business here and are fiercely mustering opposition in Washington through mouthpieces like BTC, while airlines are trying to rally their own troops, too. There's no love lost on either side.

The local travel trend and tourism boards’ new initiatives are bringing real economic growth to local neighborhoods usually left off the tourist trail. This can viewed as fantastic, or doomed to ruin what makes these alcoves unique, depending on where you stand.

Interest in North Korea may have been piqued as evidenced by a 400 percent increase in inquires with one UK tour operator, but the ratio of inquires that turn into bookings will likely remain quite low.