'Connected Trip:' Buzzword, or real trend?
The big online agencies, facing competition from Google as well as direct sales, are looking at a more cohesive travel experience as a way to win.
Travel Industry
It's not Holland, and it has a new logo
The Dutch government has just shelled out €200,000 for a new logo and marketing—and it wants to be called Netherlands, not Holland now.
UK tourism industry: Brexit staff shortage?
With new restrictions on EU workers for Britain's tourism industry, operators are worried—but new rules for visitors worry them, too.
Iceland sees sharp tourism drop
A sharp drop in Iceland's tourism numbers is starting to seriously worry the industry and government officials.
Trump's Cuba moves puzzle travel industry
New rules, not issued yet, leave travel companies unsure what will happen to the growing Cuba travel business for Americans.
China claims top spot for outbound tourism
China's outbound tourism grew nearly 15% last year, with over 150 million overseas visits by Chinese travelers.
'Indigenous Tourism' tops Canada growth
Canada's tourism continues to grow, including a surprising increase in tourism to areas controlled by Canada's First Nations.
World's top tourism earners named
The U.S. tops the list for income from tourism, but it's only #3 in numbers of visitors. Read to see why.
Bangkok still #1, but most-visited list shifts
The top cities are still at the top, but newcomers in the second ten are changing the picture of world travel.
Money for nothing and your chicks for free!
Bob Cranwell, the Amateur Emigrant, shares colorful thoughts on what it's like to lead a dozen or so travelers through remote areas of the world.
TripAdvisor plans next level
TripAdvisor is linking up with commercial content providers to provide a new type of experience for users.
Tide turning on Spanish tourism?
After several years of rising numbers, Spain's tourism sector is stalling, and even experiencing some drops.
Orlando tops 70 million visitors for a record
Orlando tops the list...but we always have to take a close look at what those numbers actually tell us.
Iceland finds an 'oops' in its tourism numbers
An error in counting methods has led Iceland to overestimate the speed at which tourism has been growing.
Airline bag losses continue to drop
Lost bags are becoming less and less common, but it's still a big expense for the industry and travelers. New technology may make it happen even less often.