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There are political and natural factors that influence even the best country brands, which is why some countries doing their best to promote tourism are still seeing little economic impact.

There is no question about it: guidebook publishers should fear Wikivoyage, but travelers should rejoice. Though give it some time to build up into a useful resource.

When LAX exceeds expectations for this "multi-sensory media experience," it may get passengers to turn off their personal downloads and engage with something besides the free Wi-Fi.

Could Qantas be diligently keeping track of the movie selections with the prospect of one day charging for IFE, or is it looking to make up for the fact that there’s no longer Internet on international flights?

Orbitz, like all brands living online today, is tasked with producing creative original content to share via social media. In this case, it seems they’ve been more than happy to hand that responsibility over to a travel personality.

Turkish Airlines’ ad eclipsed not just travel video ads, but almost all other video ads created in 2012. Expect TA to come out with more winners featuring Bryant, Messi, and other sports stars in 2013.

A booming economy and expanding middle class with a newly disposable income has made China the number one most sought after outbound tourism market in the world.

"The notion that we should allow others to chart our destiny is anathema to the thinking certainly of me and others." That's the hard/soft power Emirates is projecting around the globe.

Road warriors need not apply, but Bootsnall is tackling a mammoth, complex battle for those leisure travelers who are set on exploring the world. If the Indie booking engine works as advertised, Bootsnall will make some headway because of it.

Las Vegas has created a character to personify its city that is drastically different from the flashy gambler most Americans would imagine. The city is hoping new visitors will think of it a bit more like Las Vegasdotcom, the man: approachable, non-threatening, and liked by everybody.

One would hope that a company that has the ears of both the youngest and the most affluent travelers would take its responsibilities seriously: Not only by the way they handle the legal side of the issue, but also in how they lead the conversation in addressing the questions that these laws raise.

D.C.'s share program works because both filled a hole in the city's transportation network and it appeals to locals and visitors in a way few other programs do.