Articles By Mark Johanson

Rio+20

Jun 21

Rio+20 People’s Summit Gives Voice To Brazil’s Indigenous Tribes

Indigenous tribesmen joined forces with a variety of ecological groups and social movements from around the world at the People's Summit in Rio de Janeiro to denounce the “green economy” concept under debate at Rio+20.

Brave Official Movie Poster

From Travel Jun 19

Will Pixar’s ‘Brave’ Entice Tourists To Visit Scotland?

Scotland's national tourism body, VisitScotland, is thinking "Brave," spending $11 million to promote tourism alongside the new Disney Pixar film.

Wallenda

From Travel Jun 18

Niagara Falls Tightrope Walk A Hit For ABC, Regional Tourism

Nik Wallenda’s tightrope walk across Niagara Falls did exactly what both ABC and the towns of Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Niagara Falls, Ont. hoped it would: attract hordes of spectators.

G-20 Los Cabos

From Travel Jun 18

Los Cabos, Mexico, Hopes To Capitalize On G-20 Exposure

The first thing thousands of international delegates headed to the G-20 summit will likely see as they land in Los Cabos, Mexico, this week will be the spiny bush-clad hills and azure waters that typify southern Baja California.

All-Inclusive Resort

From Travel Jun 18

Drink Alcohol On Vacation? Don’t Expect Travel Insurance To Cover Any Claims

Don’t count on your travel insurance company to fork over the bill if you have an accident abroad while under the influence of alcohol or nonprescription drugs.

Athens' Acropolis

From Economy Jun 15

A Greek Tragedy: Why Not Visiting Greece Makes Things Worse

A trip to Greece in the coming weeks may feel like an intrusion -- a sojourn into a land of private grief and public fury. But not visiting only makes things worse.

JetBlue Takes No. 1

From Companies Jun 14

Survey Names America’s Least-Hated Airline

Low-cost airlines in North America continue to outdo their traditional counterparts in passenger satisfaction, though overall airline satisfaction has declined over the past two years.

Niagara Falls

From Travel Jun 14

Nik Wallenda’s Tightrope Walk Across Niagara Falls Makes Waves Even In This City Of Stunts

Tourism officials hope a record-breaking stunt can help boost Niagara Falls' economy, but historians fear the city is once again tainting Mother Nature with unnecessary spectacles.

Tibet Closed

From Travel Jun 14

Tibet Tourism Grows, Despite Ban On Foreigners

Though foreigners are now banned from traveling to the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Chinese name for Central Tibet, the Himalayan hinterland has experienced a boom in tourism thanks to Chinese visitors.

US Embassies And Consulates In Mexico

From Travel Jun 14

‘Potential Violence’ In Mexico After Cartel Arrests: US State Department Travel Warning

American travelers headed to Mexico should be forewarned of possible violent retaliation for this week’s arrest of seven alleged Zetas drug cartel members, according to a new travel warning issued by the U.S. State Department.