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Kyrgyzstan is big on our list of countries to go to in 2013, what's yours?

Video kiosks at off-airport locations sound great. But, if the Dollar Thrifty car for rental is filthy, is the video kiosk going to wash it?

The irony of Expedia and Priceline’s bloated ad and search campaigns is that they’re bumping up the bottom line of a direct competitor, Google.

The idea that Brits still use travel agents doesn't hold up against the data compiled by TripAdvisor and further confirms our view that these outdated institutions will soon be nothing more than a pile of bricks.

Our favorite, the first one, from Visit Finland.

This ruling also impacts business travelers crossing borders with sensitive corporate documents, and provides some new protections, although it is destined to make its way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Fascinating list, if only to understand how vital the links -- literally -- to the outside world are for these countries, for their own economic growth.

Going by the generalized video and hotel recommendations, NYC & Company seems to be going for mass market headlines-only tourists, for whom TV and movie version of Brooklyn is the epitome of artisanal.

By saying that it would be very tough for low cost carriers to compete, United's Smisek is almost making the antitrust argument that the legacy carriers have grown too large for the public good.

Smart move from Google to show off its capabilities and educate on possible future of advertising and branded content, but use of Google+ login? Ugh.