Balloons could soon carry tourists to the edge of space

The Spaceship Neptune will fly travelers from Earth's surface in Alaska to the highest reaches of our atmosphere, a company said.

9/11 Memorial to reopen July 4; museum still closed

More than three months after it was closed due to coronavirus, the Sept. 11 memorial plaza will reopen to the public on July 4.

Coronavirus pandemic disrupts fight to save endangered animals and habitats

The coronavirus pandemic is hampering the ability of scientists to protect threatened species and habitats, from South American rainforests to African savannahs.

Showboat owner planning $100 million water park in Atlantic City

A developer is planning to build a $100 million year-round indoor water park next door to the Showboat in Atlantic City.

American couple waits 2 1/2 months in lockdown to visit Pompeii

For Colleen and Marvin Hewson, seeing Pompei was meant to be the highlight of a trip celebrating his 75th birthday and their 30th wedding anniversary. They waited out the lockdown.

MacArthur Airport installs sanitizing units to help fight virus

Air from around the unit goes through a catalytic converter process using a UV light. The system converts oxygen and moisture into a safe amount of hydrogen peroxide, which is then released into the air to reduce pathogens by over 99%.

Pandemic puts Thai tourism elephants out of work

With scant numbers of foreign visitors, commercial elephant camps and sanctuaries lack funds for their upkeep and have sent more than 100 of the animals trudging as far as 150 kilometers (95 miles) back to their homes.

Battered global tourism industry makes reopening plans

Six months ago, the global tourism industry was celebrating a record year for travel. Now, it's decimated and facing a recovery that could take years.

New jobless hope seeds of tourism can be resown in Big Apple

The hordes of travelers who pack into New York City’s Times Square are long gone. So are the thousands of jobs catering to the tourists who make it the nation’s most visited city.

Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus

The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.

Outbreak of Coronavirus from China could impact US business, tourism

As the coronavirus continues to spread in China and beyond, here’s a look at how the outbreak could impact business and tourism in the U.S.

Waze app directs casino-bound drivers into New Jersey wilderness

An ad in the Waze navigation app is misdirecting motorists headed to Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa into the wilderness of New Jersey's Pinelands, police said.

Snowmobile tour group rescued from glacier in Iceland

Despite warnings of severe weather, a snowmobile tour group went out onto a glacier in Iceland and became stranded in a blizzard.

Bull elk wows visitors at national park in Colorado

Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses 415 square miles of wilderness. Some tourists got an amazing look at one of the park's residents: a beautiful bull elk.