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Seoul's downtown cityscape.

Can South Korea tourism weather rising political tension?One tour operator says that the destination has cooled for Americans, but three others say that bookings remain quite strong.

Tours through Havana in a 1950s classic car are considered a cultural and educational activity under the people-to-people travel rules for Cuba.

Trump's new rules on Cuba travel have industry assessing damageCruise lines, airlines, tour operators, hotels and travel agents were all affected differently.

Crystal has decided to charter its 84-seat Boeing 777, the Crystal Skye, to parent company Genting Hong Kong for a 10-day September tour.

Agents not surprised Crystal swung and missed on air cruisesCharlene Fialla of Alice Travel in Fairfield, N.J., said the fixed dates didn't always fit with her clients' busy schedules.

Fun without sun drives travelers to path of total eclipse

Fun without sun drives travelers to path of total eclipseThe town of Hopkinsville, Ky., which has been reported to be one of the best places to view the eclipse on Aug. 21, has a...

Local sensitivities: Embracing sustainable tourism

Local sensitivities: Embracing sustainable tourismAs consumers become increasingly attracted to sustainable tourism, entrepreneurs are creating products that focus on native...

Travelers on the boardwalk at Yellowstone National Park. Austin Adventures president Dan Austin said his clients want to visit the national parks as well as have customized, five-star experiences.

Austin Adventures: Trend is exploring closer to homeDestinations editor Eric Moya recently spoke with president Dan Austin about national parks demand, the company's re-entry into...

Egypt has booking upswing after rough period

Egypt has booking upswing after rough periodOperators are reporting a sudden uptick in bookings this year, robust enough to generate fresh investment and a more bullish...

Dispatch, Spain: Upward and onward

Dispatch, Spain: Upward and onwardA travel setback is dealt with swiftly, thanks to our guide's decisiveness.

The ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus on Turkey's west coast.

Tough times for Turkish tourism, with no end in sightOperators on the ground in Turkey expressed concern that the impact of political unrest could linger for months, if not years.

Members of a Vagabond Tours group climb a rain-sllcked stone path in Ireland. The company offers less active exploration options it calls Driftwood trips.

Exploring Ireland at your own pace with Vagabond ToursThe operator's itineraries "are all about getting into the landscape," said guide Dee Harmon. "When we are out of road markers,...

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