The world is a diverse and exciting place to explore and taking the time to travel provides a welcome change from our everyday lives.  News articles about places of interest can spark enthusiasm for new travel destinations and provide needed guidance when planning a trip.  Travel news can provide inspiration, planning help, and a variety of travel mode, accommodation, and destination options for a getaway.  Technology has made it easier than ever to access relevant information, advisories, and trip guides.

Browse the headlines below to find the latest travel-related news from around the world.

• Interpol detects foreign terror suspects in Mediterranean
  
  The global police agency says the suspects were using busy tourist routes between Africa and Europe.
  BBC News.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:53:04 GMT.
• Farne Islands seal pup saved by tourist boat skippers
  
  A motionless two-day-old female pup is rescued from the North Sea near the Farne Islands.
  BBC News.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:34:47 GMT.
• Your Face Is Your Passport: Biometrics Could Enable Explosive Travel Growth, But Critics Fret About Privacy Loss
  
  The day is quickly approaching when you rarely, if ever, will have to show a ticket or identification to anyone during your travels. The impacts will be profound.
  By Dan Reed, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400.
• Our Long 3-Year Wait Is Over: The Washington Monument Reopens
  
  After more than $10 million of renovations, which include a new security screening facility and elevator, the Washington Monument reopens to tourists on Thursday.
  Mikaela Lefrak.  NPR.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 05:02:00 -0400.
• Personalization: work of genius or an unwanted affront to personal privacy
  
  This article is part of a content series that explores some of the most significant technology-driven issues or developments that will shape travel distribution this year and beyond. ...
  Hsyndicate.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:05:44 +0200.
• Bubble taxis making a splash on the Seine
  
  Paris is testing out a new form of travel: an eco-friendly bubble-shaped taxi that zips along the water.
  Irish Independent.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 02:30:00 +0100.
• US Prosecutors Say Chinese National Ran Birth Tourism Scheme
  
  A Chinese woman living in California assisted wealthy Chinese nationals in getting into the U.S. to give birth to their children so they would be born American citizens, according to Fox News.
  Newsmax.  Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:33:52 EDT.
• British tourist found dead in swimming pool of luxury villa owned by Sir Richard Branson's sister
  
  Oliver Wissenbach, 25, was found by a maintenance worker at the luxury seafront property owned by artist Lindy Branson, the sister of Sir Richard, in Menorca.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:17:56 GMT.
• Boy, 15, from Iowa shot in South Chicago will lose eye, family says
  
  A 15-year-old boy who was shot and critically wounded in the city's South Chicago neighborhood over the weekend had traveled from Iowa to help a family member and will lose one of his eyes.
  Leah Hope.  ABC News.  Wed, 18 Sep 2019 23:03:46 +0000.
• Singapore Airlines Leverages Sabre to Propel NDC Offering to Travel Agents
  
  Effective November 2019, this venture will provide select Sabre connected agents in Singapore with the ability to access and book unique NDC content from Singapore Airlines. ...
  Travel Industry Wire.  Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:25:00 EST.
• Italy's tourist tax: What is it and who has to pay it?
  
  Ever turned up at an Italian hotel and been asked to pay a charge you never knew about? Those unexpected extra euros might just be Italy's tourist tax.
  The Local.  Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:22:19 +0200.
• TravelPerk Appoints Travel Tech Veteran Ross McNairn to Chief Product Officer
  
  LONDON, Wednesday 18th September: Leading business travel platform TravelPerk has appointed Ross McNairn to the position of Chief Product Officer to help the company continue its mission to redefine the business traveler experience. ...
  Realwire.  Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0100.
• California woman pleads guilty in 'birth tourism' scheme
  
  SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A woman who ran a Southern California "birth tourism" business that charged Chinese clients to help them give birth in the United States has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit immigration fraud. ...
  Washington Times.  Tue, 17 Sep 2019 19:04:32 -0400.
• Afghan student invited to UN youth climate summit denied US visa
  
  Teen selected to participate in first UN youth climate summit unable to travel as US embassy rejects visa application.
  Al Jazeera.  Tue, 17 Sep 2019 18:30:15 GMT.
• Airline Stock Roundup: U.S. Airfares Continue to Rise, JBLU, CPA, LTM in Focus
  
  The increase in August passenger traffic at the likes of Alaska Air (ALK) and JetBlue (JBLU) highlight the strong demand for air travel.
  Maharathi Basu.  Zacks.  Tue, 17 Sep 2019 13:42:00 GMT.
• From the US to Ghana, a Taste of Home in the Homeland
  
  Brooklyn native serves up soul food in African country enjoying tourist boom due to commemorations marking 400th anniversary of transatlantic slave trade.
  Voice of America.  Tue, 17 Sep 2019 07:23:27 -0400.
• Salt Lake County mayor traveling to the US-Mexico border
  
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is headed to the U.S.-Mexico border, saying she wants to get a first-hand look at the humanitarian crisis there. ...
  Washington Times.  Tue, 17 Sep 2019 00:27:07 -0400.
• Thompson woman 'mad and overwhelmed' after being told she'll have to go to Winnipeg to deliver baby
  
  A Manitoba mother is scrambling to figure out a solution after learning she'll have to travel nearly 700 kilometres to deliver her baby in November.
  CBC News.  Mon, 16 Sep 2019 06:00:00 EDT.
• NRL Qualifying Final 2019 live: Eels flog Broncos to set up clash with Storm
  
  The winner at Bankwest Stadium on Sunday will travel to AAMI Park to play the Melbourne Storm. For the loser, it's season over.
  Sam Phillips.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Sun, 15 Sep 2019 18:00:52 +1000.
• Sanya's tourist attractions to work 24/7
  
  Sanya River embankment and its surroundings should become key attractions for visitors during the night
  Tass.  Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:44:07 +0300.

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