Europe is home to many of the world's most popular tourist attractions, with eight of the top 10 most booked sites of 2018, according to TripAdvisor. Rome’s Colosseum, an ancient architectural marvel and the world's largest amphitheater, came in at No. 1. Italy was a fan favorite, with the Vatican Museums of Rome and...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Marriott hotel workers in San Francisco voted Monday on a new contract, bringing a possible end to a coast-to-coast effort by workers for better wages and job security from the world's largest hotel operator. San Francisco is the last holdout of eight...
Originally reported on by Dan Peltier for Skift: The U.S. Department of Commerce released a cheerful forecast of international visitation to the United States for the next five years after suspending visitor data earlier this year over a computer glitch and revising past data. The Commerce Department’s latest projections, released...
Originally reported on by Dan Peltier for Skift: Turkey’s tourism numbers are rising after two years of a slump, largely because the country’s inflation is nearing its fastest pace in 15 years and creating the residual effect of good deals for tourists. Turkey trips are cheaper for the...
After Baby Boomers and Generation X, Millennials are the next big key market and the largest age group for international travel. Usually defined as people born between 1980 and 2000, they are technology-savvy, highly educated and grew up with internet and digital communication. Millennials love...
The popularity of casino gambling has skyrocketed in recent years, with hundreds of casinos in destinations around the nation. According to the Committee for Economic Development, 17 of the 20 largest metropolitan areas in the United States have at least one casino within an hour's...
The recently completed span is a glass walkway suspended a stomach-flipping 180 meters (590 feet) above a sheer drop in China's central Hunan Province. Haohan Qiao, as it's known in Chinese, is the latest in a series of glass-floored attractions to open in China and the...
Originally reported on by Tom Steighorst - Travel Weekly Crystal Cruises released a rendering of what its Diamond-class ships will look like when they arrive, starting in 2022. The luxury ships will measure approximately 67,000 gross tons and accommodate around 800 guests. The rendering shows a white ship...
FALL IS NEAR! It's time to cozy up to a campfire, seek out your favorite pumpkin spiced latte or head out on a colorful adventure! Below is a list of 6 great places in the US to take in the fall colors: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Yeah, it’s...
Today we take a moment of silence and remember those who we lost in the tragic attack on the Twin Towers and all of the courageous first responders who fought and risked their lives to save others. We will never forget! ...