May 29, 2021 Jeff Corwin on historic Tasmanian devil return: It's 'a glimmer of hope' Tasmanian Devils have been born in the wild of the Australian mainland for the first time in more than 3,000 years.
November 19, 2020 Hawaii offering free hotel stays if visitors volunteer Say "aloha" to a free night in Hawaii – for a good cause.
September 6, 2020 Tourism-dependent small business owners find surprising demand for water sports during coronavirus: 'Way above average' While the tourism industry is among the largest casualties of the coronavirus pandemic, some business owners were surprised to find a new interest in sports and water activities that they hope to hold onto in a post-pandemic era.
September 2, 2020 Akon reveals $6B futuristic Senegalese city inspired by Wakanda from 'Black Panther' R&B singer Akon is officially moving ahead with his plans to build a futuristic pan-African city in his native Senegal that he previously likened to the fictional city of Wakanda from the movie “Black Panther.”
May 29, 2020 Small business owners hold onto hope as New Orleans tourism faces dire outlook Although New Orleans has seen the curve flatten in their area, the one-time epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic is still feeling the economic aftermath.
February 3, 2020 How Mount Rushmore came to be Did you know Mount Rushmore was built to increase tourism to South Dakota?
January 14, 2020 Singer Akon announces futuristic 'Akon City' in Senegal Is a pop idol building Wakanda? Akon announced on his social-media channels on Monday that he is building a city of the future in Africa.
January 23, 2019 Bali officials propose tax on tourists to help preserve environment, culture Travelers planning to visit Bali in the near future might want to pack an extra few bucks into their swimsuits.
September 5, 2018 Polar bears responsible for Alaskan village's massive tourism boom A tiny Alaska Native village has experienced a boom in tourism in recent years as polar bears spend more time on land than on diminishing Arctic sea ice.
August 14, 2018 International tourists spend four times as much as domestic travelers Tourists can occasionally be an annoyance, but the revenue they bring in is enormous.
