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China has more UNESCO sites (43) than any other nation, but as a growing number of tourists bring business to rural regions, local citizens must find a way to conserve their culture and preserve century old monuments.

Star ratings for hotels are just about the most misunderstood ratings for consumers. Outside of Italy, France, and Germany, there are few destinations where stars aren't meaningless. And even where they mean something they need to be update for the Wi-Fi generation.

Not that we're going to tell Mr. Weiss how to do his job, but writing a story about political conventions and apartment rentals without making even the tiniest reference to Airbnb seems a little sloppy, doesn't it?

Brazil has a far way to go in a short amount of time, and it won't be made any easier by the lack of private investors willing to risk their capital on tricky licenses and unreliable returns. But if England can pull it off ...

Westin's Vertical Gardens aren't a substitute for a balcony with an ocean view and they won't solve the presentation or meeting that didn't go well, but the hotel chain is on the right track with its new lobby design.

Cruise ships could provide a huge boost to the local economies they visit by buying fresh local produce and seafood -- a boost that many cruise stops from Maine to the Caribbean islands desperately need.

Passenger advocacy groups and belt manufacturers argue that the FAA's rule only further embarrasses the larger flyers who would prefer to quietly buckle themselves in than ask and hope for an available extender.

Delta's trying again, this time with the higher priced seats, which means it could stick even if discounters like Southwest won't come along.

Australia's tourism board is offering 500 people with active social media accounts a free trip to Canberra in exchange for live status updates on their activities -- if only guidebook writers could get this treatment.

A novel way to get additional customers for the troubled travel agency, while protesting and highlighting the APD that's been riling up everyone in the industry.

This highlights problems in United's unaccompanied minor services and the efficiency of their customer service; however, it also gives the airline a chance to shine if it steps up with a stellar response and service improvements.

London plans to avoid the mistakes of its predecessors by building temporary venues and breaking down new facilities into smaller buildings, but only time will tell the fate of the city's new vast parking lots.