Dennis Schaal, Skift
The acquisitions of Active Hotels and Bookings B.V., which led to the creation of Booking.com, transformed parent company Priceline.com, and online travel history. Take a look at Priceline's fourth quarter of 2005 financial results, and you'll be able to see the journey in process.
1 year ago
Sarah Enelow, Skift
America's first national civil rights trail has broad appeal. More international visitors are planning trips around these black history museums and landmarks, many new and revamped, and this trail could lengthen and multiply those trips.
2 years ago
Danielle Grady, Associated Press
Indiana's few national parks aren't blockbusters. A new federally recognized historic site -- and any associated funding -- could help strengthen the state's offerings, which are heavy on agri-tourism.
2 years ago
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
The Waldorf Astoria isn't alone in having this mystery and history to share, and more properties would do well to dig deeper into their own stories to share with guests.
3 years ago
Russell Contreras , Associated Press
Those who fail to learn from the history of Jim Crow are destined to drive down that road, whether it is for a Route 66 vacation or on Main Street, yet again.
3 years ago
Associated Press
The concept of access to historical or natural attractions is often debated in the travel industry once a destination becomes so popular that the volume of visitors begins to threaten its sustainability.
4 years ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
Travel Channel is working hard to produce travel content that appeals to a broad potential audience with hopes of revitalizing its image as a go-to travel platform. Whether it's successful is still to be seen.
4 years ago
Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press
Historians want to keep mansion's grounds as untouched as possible, but that neglects the reality that its primary purpose is to generate tourism profits, not serve as a family's private home.
6 years ago
Samantha Shankman, Skift
Americans received a wake up call to the importance of their parks and monuments in 2013 when a partial government shutdown closed hundreds of sites. But there are smaller institutions and patches of land across the country that fight for their survival on a daily basis.
6 years ago
Joel Davis, Associated Press
The parks are a national asset whose value was realized during the 2013 government shutdown. The monuments and structures within them carry as much national history as any in the capital.
6 years ago
Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
Commemorative events will be hosted throughout Dallas making it one of the best times to visit. Solemn or not, the city will be raking in tourist dollars all week.
6 years ago
Alisa Odenheimer, Bloomberg
This major addition to the historical artifacts that Israel offers will significantly enhance its appeal to archeologically-minded tourists.
6 years ago