Tourism News

Rail travel vacations still have their appeal with travelers as they make the journey to a destination more unique and exciting, fully encapsulating what the travel experience is all about.

Only three of the top ten expat destinations this year are European, signaling a shift in where people are comfortable relocating to.

This confirms U.S. travelers want something different when exploring Europe, and increasingly they're venturing to countries not known as tourism hotbeds. It's also noteworthy Chinese travelers follow this trend too, since they're still a relatively immature market looking to check off Europe's famous sites.

Record U.S. visitation is a reflection of global tourism growth rather than a sign that America is doing something differently to attract more visitors. The good news is that visitation, and its economic boost, is expected to continue throughout 2015.

Cuisine is a gateway to destinations. The key to culinary tourism is maintaining the cultural identity of its edible offerings while still catering to the global palette.

More destinations and flag carriers should join forces to produce such high-quality content that highlights attractions beyond the predictable ones.

Marketing beaches in the winter is a difficult task, suggesting destinations looking to break out of seasonal stereotypes need on-the-ground product development to give visitors a real reason to reconsider a place besides off-season prices and a smart ad campaign.

Bourdain's enthusiasm for a destination defines the tone of an episode, and this is one in which clearly all involved were more than happy to be there.

In addition to creative and well-designed infrastructure, these spaces also offer access to a destination's local education and leadership community -- additional draw for meeting planners and hosts.

Destinations like Croatia can fall into a niche for their reputation of beaches and sunsets. Successfully breaking out of the summer stereotype can significantly boost arrivals and spend throughout the year.