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Articles tagged “history”

Cruises

Philly’s historic ocean liner desperately seeks donation to avoid scrap yard

The SS United States' one-time speed rival RMS Queen Mary has found a home as a hotel in Long Beach, California, but it seems clear there isn't enough support to create the same fate in Philadelphia.

Joann Loviglio, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Philly’s historic ocean liner desperately seeks donation to avoid scrap yard

Tourism

Egyptian looters strip pyramids of valuable artifacts during tourism lull

One of Egypt’s biggest tourism draws is diminishing as criminals remove artifacts and the antiquities ministry, left with few funds from tourism, can do little to remedy the asset drain.

Betsy Hiel, The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | 11 years ago

Egyptian looters strip pyramids of valuable artifacts during tourism lull

Tourism

Air travel today looks fantastic when compared to the options available in 1800

Perhaps showing a quick comparison of how long it would take flyers to arrive at a destination on the back of a horse and buggy would help quell complaints from economy passengers.

Skift | 11 years ago

Air travel today looks fantastic when compared to the options available in 1800

Tourism

Rooms are filling up fast to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

Although the area's economy gets an annual boost from tourism during historic anniversaries, the 150th mark is bringing in an unprecedented number of guests to local hotels.

Tom Barnes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | 11 years ago

Rooms are filling up fast to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg

Tourism

A piece of the archeological site in Pompeii crumbles after days of heavy rain

Tourism is a mixed blessing for sites like this that rely on the revenue for conservation efforts, but also undergo heavy wear and tear from tours in addition to natural forces of deterioration.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

A piece of the archeological site in Pompeii crumbles after days of heavy rain

Hotels

Trump reveals design plans to turn a historic D.C. landmark into a luxury hotel

The building’s 113-year history attracts guests more than the Trump brand, which will face some design challenges due to federal restrictions that will keep the original structure intact and free of his brand's typical garish and tacky design touches.

Skift | 11 years ago

Trump reveals design plans to turn a historic D.C. landmark into a luxury hotel

Media and PR

Historic Jewish cemetery deteriorates beyond recognition, plans in place for digital memorial

Digital representations may soon be only way to visit the historical monuments that fail the test of time and succumb to natural influences.

Karen Attiah, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Historic Jewish cemetery deteriorates beyond recognition, plans in place for digital memorial

Tourism

An attempt to hold on to a little piece of Yugoslavia ends with a bad bank loan

The Yugoland of Tito ended in violence, how much nicer then that the nostalgic theme park established to remember it only ends up in a pile of defaults.

Jovana Gec, Associated Press | 12 years ago

Tourism

Mexican archaeologists protest saying historic sites can’t handle massive tourism

Travelers are drawn to Mexico as 2012 hype grows and officials must choose between preserving Mexico's past or risk ruining the pyramids and monuments to make a profit from tourism developments.

Skift | 12 years ago

Mexican archaeologists protest saying historic sites can’t handle massive tourism

Tourism

Philippines create contest to boost cultural and historic awareness

The Department of Tourism's contest calls for custom tour itineraries and posters in hopes that citizens will be inspired to travel domestically and visit the historic sites.

Skift | 12 years ago