'Dirty Myrtle' is now the hottest US metro for seniors
Myrtle Beach has become the fastest-growing U.S. metro area for people 65 and older, driven by climate, low taxes, and remote work trends. The senior population now makes up over a quarter of its residents.
Nearly 100 on board Royal Caribbean cruise that left Tampa sick with gastrointestinal illness: CDC
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
Tourism in DC hits historic highs, driving economic recovery
Tourism in Washington, D.C. has made a remarkable recovery post-pandemic, significantly boosting the local economy.
Search intensifies for Italy tourist who carved name in Colosseum
Italy’s culture and tourism ministers have vowed to find and punish a tourist who was filmed carving his name and that of his apparent girlfriend in the wall of the Colosseum in Rome, a crime that resulted in hefty fines in the past.
Officials announce strategies to increase tourism in DC
D.C. leaders are hoping to increase tourism in the District. Destination D.C. (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for the city, announced strategies on Wednesday to bring more tourism to the city.
White House will be resuming its full tours for visitors next month
Visitors to the White House will be welcomed again full-time beginning July 19, 2022
Upgrades to Tidal Basin coming soon
The cherry blossoms have come and gone from the Tidal Basin and some heavy-duty equipment is on its way to the area.
DC among most desired travel destinations for 2021 as COVID restrictions loosen
Washington, D.C. has once again ranked among "the most desired domestic destinations" during 2021, according to AAA. The ranking comes as COVID-19 restrictions in the District begin to loosen and more Americans become vaccinated.
It'll be 'years' before pre-COVID tourism numbers return, cities project
Cities expect for it to take years before tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Outer Banks locals welcoming non-resident property owners back after ban due to COVID-19
Residents of a coastal North Carolina county are welcoming non-resident property owners back to the area after they were banned because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outer Banks tourist ban brings surge of seashells to beaches
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, seashells began piling up at the Outer Banks in North Carolina as tourists are banned from the beaches.
Outer Banks closes to visitors to combat coronavirus spread
The Outer Banks of North Carolina have been closed to visitors amid coronavirus concerns.
New DC tourism ad causes stir by saying it’s OK to stand on left side of Metro escalators
D.C. locals will tell you it's common knowledge to "walk left, stand right" while riding on Metro escalators.
Newseum set to close by the end of the year
The Newseum is set to close at the end of December after being open for more than 11 years, the interactive museum announced Tuesday.
First hotel in space set to open in 2025 with cruise ship amenities and out-of-this-world views
Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.
No weekday timed-entry passes needed to visit African American history museum
Planning on visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture this fall and winter?
