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Anger in southern Egypt over Islamist governor
Egyptian tourism workers and residents of the ancient city of Luxor voiced their anger Monday after an Islamist linked to a former Islamic militant group that carried out the city's deadliest... Read more »
Red Cliffs Recreation Area to be temporarily closed
The Red Cliffs Recreation Area — a fee site managed by the Bureau of Land Management Utah in the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area — will be temporarily closed to the public June... Read more »
French strike leads protest of EU air travel plan
Air traffic controllers in France kicked off a series of strikes against a European plan to overhaul their industry, forcing the country's main airports to cut their flight timetables in half on... Read more »
Cruise ship fire ends trip early
For the second time this year, a fire at sea has halted a cruise ship's voyage. This time, a blaze broke out aboard Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas, and the ship's 2,200 passengers were... Read more »
Gettysburg readies for 150th anniversary of battle
The commemoration of this year's milestone anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg will include amenities that soldiers would have relished 150 years ago. Read more »
Plastic ocean debris the target of new Calif. bill
It's a common sight on the nation's beaches: among the sand, sea foam and gnarled kelp lay plastic bottles, bags and other garbage. Read more »
Sintra, Portugal, is a perfect combination of diversity and beauty
After a visit to Sintra, Portugal, my wife and I decided it would be the perfect place to retire. With the not too distant coastline, the meandering hills and the incredible and colorful... Read more »
Vicksburg marks anniversary of Civil War siege
Even 150 years later, Vicksburg is still overshadowed by Gettysburg — so much so, that the Mississippi city is having its Civil War commemoration a few weeks early rather than compete with... Read more »
Dallas exhibit reunites art JFK saw before death
Artist Jack Zajac said learning earlier this year that his bronze sculpture was among the last works of art ever seen by President John F. Kennedy left him feeling "reverential." Read more »
Jersey shore prepares for summer after Sandy's mess
Even in many of the places that suffered the most from Sandy, remarkable recovery and rebuilding efforts have been made to get them ready for the summer tourist season. Yet reminders of the storm's... Read more »
Israeli leader under fire for costly lifestyle
Israel's prime minister is under fire for a costly lifestyle at taxpayers' expense, just as his government is slashing welfare benefits and raising taxes to cope with a huge budget deficit. Read more »
USA Today founder Neuharth dies in Florida at 89
USA Today founder Al Neuharth died Friday in Cocoa Beach, Fla. He was 89. Read more »
American Airlines resumes most flights
American Airlines resumed most flights Wednesday, a day after a massive technology failure forced the nation's third-largest carrier to ground all planes from coast to coast. Read more »
American Airlines fixes computers, delays go on
American Airlines grounded all flights across the United States for several hours Tuesday after a key computer system crashed, causing thousands of passengers to be stranded at airports and on planes. Read more »
Despite tension, North Korea lets in tourists, athletes
Despite North Korea's warnings that the threat of war on the Korean Peninsula is so high it cannot guarantee the safety of foreign residents, it literally trotted out athletes from around the world... Read more »
Salt Lake City's bike sharing initiative ready to launch
Utah's capital will become the 20th city in the United States to adopt a small-distance bike sharing program when it launches GREENbike Monday and introduces a fleet of 100 bicycles and 10 kiosks... Read more »
Paris hires sheep to mow city lawns
Will tourists soon see flocks of baaing sheep at the Eiffel Tower and bleating ewes by Notre Dame cathedral? Read more »
High-profile rapes threaten India tourism business
A fatal gang rape in New Delhi didn't deter Germans Carolina De Paolo and Canan Wahner from traveling to India for a six-week tour. The attack was awful, but there is crime everywhere, they... Read more »
Hunting for treasure: 'I love mysteries,' says man claiming hidden gold
For more than a decade, he packed and repacked his treasure chest, sprinkling in gold dust and adding hundreds of rare gold coins and gold nuggets. Read more »
Airport TRAX line won't have operating hours to serve all flights
The new TRAX line to Salt Lake City International Airport is now only weeks away from completion, but those hoping to catch the first flights of the day or who will be arriving late won't be able... Read more »
Utah $3.1 million tourism push focuses on national parks
State officials unveiled a $3.1 million advertising campaign Wednesday to promote tourism this spring and summer in what's being called "The Mighty Five," southern Utah's national parks. Read more »
Allegiant to add Provo-Bay Area flights, despite possible tower closure
The Provo Airport announced Wednesday new nonstop service to the San Francisco Bay area, even though Provo may have to close its tower because of automatic budget cuts. Read more »
Linda & Richard Eyre: Whether it's tennis, camping or boating, family getaways are worth the time, expense
Whether it’s tennis or boating or camping or whatever, remember that little getaways now and then are, from a communication standpoint, worth the time and expense they require. Read more »
One tap can pay for parking in some downtown lots
Shoppers at four downtown parking lots near the City Creek Center can pay for parking with the press of one button, peruse Facebook for nearby deals on parking validations and be notified 15 minutes before their parking period expires. Read more »
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