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Connecticut's "Still Revolutionary" tourism marketing campaign is succeeding and deserves continued funding, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Tuesday. Full story
Connecticut's "Still Revolutionary" tourism marketing campaign is succeeding and deserves continued funding, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Tuesday. Full story
A former gubernatorial aide to three governors will take over as tourism secretary on June 1. Full story
It's an unexpected competition among the people who greet visitors to western Massachusetts. The " Howdy Awards" recognize hospitality excellence. An original field of 200 submissions was whittled down to 50 finalists in seven categories. Those fifty finalists were officially announced at a r Full story
New Hampshire tourism officials are predicting an increase in visitors and spending this Memorial Day weekend, though the outlook is not as optimistic as it was last year. Full story
Officials say another Brazilian tourist has died of injuries sustained after a hot air balloon crashed to the ground, raising the number of tourists killed to 3. Full story
CAIRO (Reuters) - The number of tourists visiting Egypt rose in the first four months of 2012, the cabinet said on Tuesday, but analysts say the sector is still suffering from the aftermath of the country's 2011 uprising. Full story
Virgin Galactic made a giant leap closer to its goal of space tourism by the end of this year. Its rocket-powered test ship “SpaceShipTwo” broke the sound barrier before a smooth landing in the Mojave Desert.
When a tourist gets too close to an orangutan cage at a zoo in the Philippines, the enormous primate swipes his shirt, puts it on and then dances in a triumphant fashion show for onlookers.
While the U.S. embargo of Cuba has taken a heavy economic toll, Melissa Harris-Perry’s panelists look at how Cuba remains burdened but not broken.
Jill Smokler, also known as the blogger Scary Mommy, talks about her humorous new book, “Motherhood Comes Naturally … and Other Lies.” She also explains her dislike for the phrase “it takes a village” and answers parenting questions.
Despite a long-standing ban on tourist trips to Cuba, Jay-Z and Beyonce were recently spotted on the island, sparking outrage for many Cuban-Americans and prompting a letter from two Florida Republican Congressmen to the Obama administration. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports.
A group of tourists cross a bridge during a visit to Rason-Mt. Kumgang resort May 20, 2013 in this picture released by the North Korea's KCNA news agency in Pyongyang May 21, 2013. Picture taken May 20, 2013. REUTERS/KCNA (NORTH KOREA - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TRAVEL) ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS
The first batch of Rason-Mt. Kumgang international tourist group pose upon arriving at the Kosong port onboard the "Royale Star" May 20, 2013 in this picture released by the North Korea's KCNA news agency in Pyongyang May 21, 2013. Picture taken May 20, 2013. REUTERS/KCNA (NORTH KOREA - Tags: TRAVEL
A guide for Chinese tourists shields himself from the sun with a stars and stripes umbrella on Capitol Hill in Washington May 20, 2013. The nation's capital is in peak tourist season. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: TRAVEL)
Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at Thamel, a major tourist hub in Kathmandu May 17, 2013. According to local media, the fire started in the kitchen of Faces Lounge and Bar after a cooking gas cylinder exploded and spread to two neighboring buildings, including a major book store. The blaze,
