Thailand, Tanzania, Las Vegas, Cuba, and PCNTravel

Travelography World Travel News Terrorism and crime hits tourist destinations in Thailand and Tanzania. Las Vegas had a record year in tourist arrivals in 2006, and expects more growth in 2007. US citizens may soon be vacationing in Cuba. Virginia offers customized song to...

Bill of Rights for US Airline Passengers + Lost Luggage $$

Travelography World Travel News and PodcastBill of Rights for US Airline Passengers + Lost Luggage $$US Airline News: Recent incidents of 6 to 10 hour waits on airport tarmacs have prompted the US Congress to consider an Air Passenger Bill of Rights. In the meantime, Jet...

A Record 842 Million International Trips Taken Last Year

The World Tourism Organization's 2006 preliminary numbers show a record 842 million international trips were taken in 2006, up 4.5% from 2005. Africa saw the highest percent growth, while North America grew the least. Tourism in any Asian countries is growing fast, which...

Northwest Hawaii Makes the 7 Wonders List, and a New Abba Museum in Sweden

Travelography: World Travel News PodcastThe relatively new Northwest Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument was named to a New Seven Wonders of the World list created by USA Today and ABC News. (Not to be confused with the Other New Seven Wonders list that is currently...

Travelography: Amtrak Boost, Plane Dreams, and Macau Grows Up

Amtrak saw its ridership grow this past fiscal year as it became more competitive with short flights in the eastern US. Boeing and Airbus are building more passenger comfort into their next generation of planes. And Macau, the only place in China where gaming is legal, is...

Travelography Travel News: Austria, Iraq, Fiji, Europe, iPods & China Love Cr...

Travelography: World Travel News Podcast Stories:Austrian Airlines is first European to return to Iraq. Fiji's political problems are impacting tourism. First class and business passengers to get iPod video support. The US is losing out to Europe in attracting Asian business...

Geography for Travelers

"San Francisco is hoping its top ranking by Conde Nast Traveler magazine among US cities will give it a boost in its bid for the 2016 Olympic Games. Beijing is working to clean up its poor English grammar (known as Chinglish) ahead of the 2008 Olympics. US Airlines are about...