9/11 Memorial to reopen July 4; museum still closed
More than three months after it was closed due to coronavirus, the Sept. 11 memorial plaza will reopen to the public on July 4.
New stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit
Could taxpayers be footing part of the bill for your next vacation?
Coronavirus pandemic disrupts fight to save endangered animals and habitats
The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.
Mexico resumes tourism in Cancun and these beach destinations
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Showboat owner planning $100 million water park in Atlantic City
A developer is planning to build a $100 million year-round indoor water park next door to the Showboat in Atlantic City.
Americans are already searching their next vacation destinations, according to Expedia
More Americans are looking to travel domestically as lockdown restrictions ease across the U.S.
American couple waits 2 1/2 months in lockdown to visit Pompeii
For Colleen and Marvin Hewson, seeing Pompei was meant to be the highlight of a trip celebrating his 75th birthday and their 30th wedding anniversary. They waited out the lockdown.
MacArthur Airport installs sanitizing units to help fight virus
Air from around the unit goes through a catalytic converter process using a UV light. The system converts oxygen and moisture into a safe amount of hydrogen peroxide, which is then released into the air to reduce pathogens by over 99%.
Pandemic puts Thai tourism elephants out of work
With scant numbers of foreign visitors, commercial elephant camps and sanctuaries lack funds for their upkeep and have sent more than 100 of the animals trudging as far as 150 kilometers (95 miles) back to their homes.
Battered global tourism industry makes reopening plans
Six months ago, the global tourism industry was celebrating a record year for travel. Now, it's decimated and facing a recovery that could take years.
New jobless hope seeds of tourism can be resown in Big Apple
The hordes of travelers who pack into New York City’s Times Square are long gone. So are the thousands of jobs catering to the tourists who make it the nation’s most visited city.
Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
Outbreak of Coronavirus from China could impact US business, tourism
As the coronavirus continues to spread in China and beyond, here’s a look at how the outbreak could impact business and tourism in the U.S.
Waze app directs casino-bound drivers into New Jersey wilderness
An ad in the Waze navigation app is misdirecting motorists headed to Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa into the wilderness of New Jersey's Pinelands, police said.
Snowmobile tour group rescued from glacier in Iceland
Despite warnings of severe weather, a snowmobile tour group went out onto a glacier in Iceland and became stranded in a blizzard.
Bull elk wows visitors at national park in Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses 415 square miles of wilderness. Some tourists got an amazing look at one of the park's residents: a beautiful bull elk.
Iceland, Switzerland among predictions for safest countries to travel to in 2020
A travel security services firm released its annual map, predicting which countries will be the safest to the most dangerous for travel in 2020.
Netherlands to drop ‘Holland’ nickname as part of rebranding in the new year
The Netherlands will no longer go by its nickname of Holland come January.
Costumed characters invade Rockefeller Center
Some of the costumed characters normally found around Times Square have made the move to Rockefeller Center during the holiday season.
Cruise Line Incident Report shows uptick in sexual assaults
The Cruise Line Incident Report shared data from “alleged criminal activity” occurring aboard 12 different cruise lines between July 1 through September 30.