Brady McCombs and Matthew Brown, Associated Press
The U.S. Interior Secretary doesn't want to gut national monuments but with a "drill, baby, drill" inclination, he left open the possibility of more drilling and mining on federal lands.
2 years ago
Will Coldwell, The Guardian
Graffiti is a problem for historic monuments worldwide and a special section is a smart solution that could likely become an attraction in its own right.
5 years ago
Daniel Estrin, Associated Press
Natural disasters are a threat to historical and natural attractions worldwide, and the governments that profit from them must be proactive in protecting them.
5 years ago
Associated Press
Back in March, the Italian and EU governments found that mafia corruption of Pompeii's maintenance was responsible for much of the decay. They'll be keeping a closer eye on restoration efforts now, or they'll risk losing one of the nation's biggest draws.
6 years ago
Anita Hofschneider, Associated Press
These historic monuments would not be so easily forgotten if they attracted tourism or made a profit, but communities are hesitant to fund expensive renovations with low expectations for a ROI.
6 years ago
Matthew Daly, Associated Press
The timing of the announcement is ironic in the midst of sequester chaos, but nonetheless important after the latest Congress failed to approve a single wilderness area for the first time since the 1960s.
6 years ago
Associated Press
The kitschy statue has put this small town on the map, but can the hype of the virgin and the accompanying carnival meet expectations?
6 years ago
The Daily Telegraph
The Hollywood icon is as important to inspiring tourism in California as any media campaign. Images help tourists imagine a destination and prompts them to eventual book that trip.
7 years ago
Mark Stevenson , Associated Press
Tourists’ safety and structure stability are touted as reasons for the ceremonial bans, but the government is actually looking out for the needs of vendors around money-making tourist attractions.
7 years ago
Associated Press
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.
7 years ago
Associated Press
The rapid construction of landmarks is hoped to restore the capital, but residents believe its rushed results are tacky and resources would have been better used improving city infrastructure.
7 years ago
Associated Press
Sections have closed and reopened since 9/11 for both safety and renovations, and although its repairs clearly haven't affected New York tourism, it'll feel good to welcome back the statue in her entirety.
7 years ago