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Travel beyond boundariesAmong the many topics to be discussed at the World Travel and Tourism Council's summit in Dallas are how cyberterrorism affects...

Lindblad Expeditions, in connection with National Geographic, supports conservation efforts, such as this one in Antarctica.

Tourism for Tomorrow Awards to reward environmentally responsible practicesA desire to recognize the best practices in sustainable tourism -- and enlightened self-interest -- have inspired the WTTC...

U.S. updates travel warning for TurkeyThere have been four suicide bombings in Turkey this year, including two in Istanbul.

Georgia governor rejects religious-freedom billGov. Nathan Deal said Monday that he will veto a bill that might have allowed business owners to discriminate against LGBT...

State Department issues Europe travel alert"Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants...

TSA deploys additional securityDepartment of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said that the move is a precautionary one.

U.S. Travel Association keeps an eye on presidential race"There is a trend, that sense out there, that a more nationalist or nativist tendency is in vogue,” said Jonathan Grella,...

House passes revised FAA funding extensionWithout the extension, the FAA would face a shutdown when its current authorization ends on March 31.

Kempinski is refurbishing the Hotel Manzana de Gomez in Old Havana.

Big changes in Cuba, but infrastructure needs to catch upU.S. citizens no longer must join a tour group to travel to Cuba, but impediments remain. Credit card transactions aren't...

Starwood, Marriott get government approval for Cuba hotels

Starwood, Marriott get government approval for Cuba hotelsThis clears the way for the first U.S. hospitality operations in the country in almost 60 years.

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