With Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro making global headlines for restarting diplomatic relations, 2015 is shaping up to be a record year for Cuba's travel industry.

From cruise lines to ferries to airlines, businesses are getting in line to shepherd masses of Americans to the long-forbidden island of Cuba. Many hope to benefit quickly under new U.S. rules that allow "purposeful" trips.

According to a recent report by the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism, in 2014, more than 6.42 million international tourists visited the country, which marks a historic record.

Despite often taking a backseat to the Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues to garner tremendous interest.

International tourism demand continued to be robust between January and April 2015 with tourist arrivals increasing four per cent worldwide according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

American Express Travel, which is celebrating 100 years of service this month, unveiled results of a new survey that found travelers in the future will use both high-tech options and high-touch human service to create unique travel experiences.