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Articles tagged “usa”

Tourism

Take a look at where U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney vacations

What does a political candidate's choice of destination say about his ability to run the nation? Possibly nothing… or perhaps there's something to be said when the destination’s biggest attraction is trolley cars and rowboats.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Travelers at Charlotte Airport must reveal their presidential preference to access Wi-Fi

This is a smart and efficient way to poll both local and national travelers on their voting plans in the weeks before the city hosts the Democratic National Convention this September.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Impoverished Indian tribe struggles between protecting their history and capitalizing on tourism

The Oglala Sioux reservation has the opportunity to finally benefit from its ancestral land, the site of the Wounded Knee Massacre, with plans for a new national park that is favorably located among popular US attractions.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

Trade between U.S. and Mexico has come back strong, but border issues remain a challenge

Although Tijuana, Baja California remains the world's busiest border crossing, most tourist arrivals to Mexico bypass the land crossings for airborne arrivals in Cancun, Mexico City, and other leisure destinations.

Dudley Althaus, Houston Chronicle | 12 years ago

Tourism

U.S. looks to grow economy by pushing travel, streamlining visa process

The fastest growing sector of inbound tourists to the U.S. is from Brazil, China, and India -- thanks largely this year to the eased visa rules.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Video: How flights from 37 U.S. airports could drive a global health epidemic

MIT researchers considered size of airport, its role in international travel, and traveler mobility patterns to rank which U.S. airports would be the most influential during the first 15 days of an epidemic.

Skift | 12 years ago

Cruises

Cruise lines protest new emissions standards designed to protect pristine places their ships visit

The government quietly passed an anti-pollution program requiring all large ships to cut their fuel's sulfur content from 2.7% to 1% by August 1. The cost is estimated as an additional $19 a day -- less than lines routinely pass on as "fuel surcharges."

Skift | 12 years ago

Cruises

How to cruise with political talking heads before the 2012 election

Spaces are still open on the yearly liberal or democratic-themed cruises that give citizens the opportunity to chat with well-known political commentators only months, or weeks, away from the election.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

How visitors can tour and play in past Olympic stadiums

Proud cities keep their Olympic stadiums in top shape decades after the games end allowing visitors to swim, skate, or run the same grounds as gold medalists and offering tours with historic insights surrounding the events.

Anick Jesdanun, Associated Press | 12 years ago

Tourism

US sees double-digit increase in inbound tourism

The numbers don't break down visitors by home country, but any hospitality pro will tell you they've been hearing plenty of Brazilian-accented Portuguese this year.

Skift | 12 years ago