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As EU officials have pointed out, the regulations aren't a surprise. If the anti-scheme lobby is serious about coming up with a global alternative (which they likely aren't), they need to stop hiding behind the UN and local laws.

It's obvious why the TSA doesn't want to hold the hearings: The anti-TSA crowd hyperventilates merely upon mention of its initials. But the agency needs to add a layer of transparency if it ever wants to get the public back on its side.

Top tables might be filled, but they're not exactly top draws for visitors even in high season. The real story is at Madame Tussaud's and other spots along the tourist trail.

Joining 200 countries where Map Maker has already launched, Australia can now add its local flavor -- from resorts to hiking trails -- to a list of contributions to be approved by Google.

Between social seating features from KLM and Malaysia Airlines, as well as two new meet-up tools from FlyerTalk, air passengers should never have to travel alone if they feel like engaging other passengers.

It’s questionable whether the Heathrow bid would work, or if EU’s antitrust laws would allow Ryanair to control 70% of Irish air travel, even with Aer Lingus' inept handling both of Ryanair's bid and its business operations the last few years.

From Tennessee back roads to Chinese mountains, the McDonalds of the hotel industry democratized hotel travel and continues to grow today, thanks to a $1 billion facelift in 2007.

With Baidu's might behind it after it took a stake, Qunar has carved out a rather large budget-yet-trusted niche for itself despite fierce competition from national heavyweight Ctrip.

Is Saudi Arabia, a nation with one of the largest oil reserves, warning the rest of the world to curb fuel use by accepting bids to build its first electric subway, or do they simply benefit by selling more oil abroad?

In the midst of planning new commuter rails, central Florida planners realize they should not only aim to connect commercial areas, but also provide easy access to Orlando International Airport, both for the city’s residents and 55 million tourists each year.

Asian cuisine wins the most mentions, but nearly every global region gets a shout out from bibim guksu to Reuben sandwiches. The colorful images alone are worth scrolling through this list.

What good was a maps app without directions? This seems like a functional necessity more than a perk, although Groupon must be happy for a chance to reach customers with location aware data -- even if only the few thousand with a Windows Phone.