Cities tips

Many destinations around the world have become more expensive to visit in recent years as governments increasingly levy tourist taxes.

Airbnb is launching a housing research program and to hear its first senior housing economist tell it, one goal is to clear up civic “misunderstandings” about the housing market and Airbnb’s role in it.

Portland’s tourism recovery is being hurt by negative local sentiment: The city’s suburbanites don’t want to recommend the Rose City as a tourist destination.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, June 28. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Monday, July 17. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Last week, Airbnb removed 2,233 New York based listings from its site in its latest attempt to appease New York City legislators. Airbnb has been in the news recently for fighting legal battles in its hometown of San Francisco, and New York is another major listings city for the company.

One of the oldest cities in Italy, Naples has many amazing museums and a wonderful local food culture. It is, after all, where pizza was invented. But while Naples has been a tourist attraction for centuries, it has also gained a reputation as a slightly seedy and possibly dangerous place. Here’s what to watch out for. [viator_tour destination

There are many things to do in Colombo because of its diversity, nice beaches, and its history. In the past, it was ruled by the Portuguese, then the Dutch, and then the British who all left their mark on the city, which now combines with the vibrant independence of the Sri Lankan people. Beaches Mount Lav

Travelers heading to or from Washington, D.C., through Reagan/National Airport can expect major ground travel disruptions and delays through July 18. Trains on both the Blue and Yellow lines will suspend operations on two track segments:

The last day in August marks the unofficial end of summer, and now also a historic day for U.S.-Cuba relations. JetBlue announced last month that it would be the first to send a passenger plane to Cuba in 2016, and at 10:58 a.m. today, fulfilled this promise.

I’ve never been to London, but I’ve experienced it many times. From sitting in on royal meetings in Buckingham Palace to passing through the walls of King’s Cross Station at Platform 9 ¾, London has come alive in my imagination through some of my favorite books and movies.

Everyone’s had their GPS signal drop out in a tunnel, and the community-based traffic and navigation app, Waze, is finally doing something about it. Tunnels exist in almost every major city, but they also serve as a signal blocker for GPS and radio waves.

No cash, no tip, no hassle… When you arrive at your destination, just hop out—we’ll automatically charge the credit card on file. And there’s no need to tip.

If you haven’t heard about the U.K.’s heated debate on cutting ties with the European Union—dubbed a “Brexit”—you certainly will this week. Britons headed to the ballot box on Thursday and made the historic decision to leave the European Union.

Seasoned American travelers often look to the Department of State for advisories about everything from natural disasters to labor strikes in unfamiliar places. But what hazards are foreign governments warning their own travelers about when it comes to visiting the States?

In the week that’s followed the 2016 presidential election reports of racist threats and hate crimes are up, and many Americans have taken to city streets in protest. In response, countries like Turkey and the Bahamas have issued U.S. travel warnings, and the future of foreign travel to the States seems uncertain under a President Trump.

You’ve probably been warned to follow pedestrian signals in New York City if you’d prefer not to risk your life. But, you may not know the reason Manhattan’s summer streets routinely fill with crowds of people unapologetically snapping photos. For a few glorious moments twice per year, that rule of thumb is intrepidly ignored.

Whether you’re looking to explore the farthest reaches of the globe or vacation closer to home, the year ahead will offer plenty of reasons to explore. In 2017, many of the world’s most intriguing destinations will be celebrating anniversaries, festivals, easier access, and other new reasons to visit. So grab your suitcase and go—there’s never been a better time to visit these fascinating places near and far.

With every terror attack that grips the world, we all pause to reflect. World travelers and frequent flyers, however, likely react a little differently: People with upcoming adventures abroad tend to follow the news more closely, start researching travel insurance, and keep tabs on safety alerts.

Every now and then a lucky traveler discovers a far-off place that feels like home. San Franciscans might find comfort in hilly Lisbon; Dubliners have been known to flock to their unofficial sister city of Boston; and New Yorkers often find solace in bustling capitals like Tokyo and London. But it’s not often that two oft-compared destinations also share an identical name.

U.S. commuters wasted 8 billion hours sitting in traffic last year.