The growth of digital tools for the tourism industry outside of Bangkok will go hand-in-hand with advances in telecommunications and banking infrastructure.
Visa requirements for U.S. citizens entering Russia have seemed onerous for years, but considering restrictions the U.S. puts in place for potential entrants and the four decade Cold War, a little extra paperwork doesn't seem so crazy.
After recent cutbacks in flights, seat capacity is increasing and there's even hope that a low-cost carrier such as Southwest will take a serious glance at the islands.
The vague guidelines that require a letter of invitation from within China may drive tourists to tour operators for an easier application process and to avoid making reservations before visa approval.
Warnings from the British Foreign Service and the U.S. State Department notwithstanding, Kashmir is seeing tourist return, although they're primarily from the region.
Experience a different side of American culture at these national parks where you sleep above a swamp, eat next to the ocean or Indian dwellings, or can bath in an actual bathtub of natural spring water.
While it's interesting to consider whether a hotel has the right to prevent people from running businesses on its property, it's also fascinating to see what this case means for a booming mining industry that's bringing wealth while driving out tourism.