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LGBTQ Tour Operator VACAYA Announces P-Town 'Summer Jamboree'
VACAYA returns to Provincetown for a massive takeover this June, hoping to reboot the coastal town's LGBTQ tourism industry.
Study: Nearly 70% of Americans Won't Travel For Christmas
The holiday season will compound the challenges already facing the hotel industry during this public health crisis.
Loss of 'Snowbirds' Amid Pandemic Another Hit to US Tourism
"Snowbirds," often retirees who live somewhere warm like Arizona or Florida part time to escape cold weather, won't be flocking south this winter.
Americans Reveal Their Favorite Food Destinations
As countries across the world enter new lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey found that lockdown is actually making Americans more adventurous when it comes to their food.
Going Home for the Holidays? For Many Americans, That's a Risky Decision
Many Americans are still planning to travel for the December holidays, despite the nation's worsening coronavirus numbers.
Mrs. Maisel's Marvelous Tour of NYC Launches in 1950s Studebaker
New York City's tourism industry has kicked into first gear with the launch of a brand new tour that pays homage to Amazon's hit TV series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
How Tokyo's LGBTQ District is Fighting for Survival Amid COVID-19
Tokyo's Shinjuku Ni-chome gay district has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic but has been fighting to stay afloat, especially as COVID-19 cases hit a new high of 2,812 on Wednesday.
Window Opens for Virgin Galactic Test Flight From Spaceport
The window opens Friday for Virgin Galactic's first rocket-powered test flight from Spaceport America in southern New Mexico as the company prepares for commercial flights next year. v
Delta Asks More Workers to Take Leave as Travel Slump Widens
Delta Air Lines has managed to avoid furloughs but is now asking more employees to take unpaid leaves of absence, a sign of the deepening slump in air travel as coronavirus cases increase across the United States.
Airbnb, Resilient in Pandemic, Goes Forward with IPO
Airbnb proved its resilience in a year that has upended global travel. Now it needs to prove to investors that it sees more growth ahead.
Test Flight of SpaceX's Starship Aborted at Last Second
The first high-altitude test flight of SpaceX's futuristic Starship was aborted at the last second in Texas on Tuesday.
Hey, UK! 5 Ways to Give the Gift of Great Britain
While we can't experience the joy of wandering among the local shops on Oxford Street, these timeless gifts are sure to make a big impression and inspire what we hope will be a year to return to travel.
Orbitz and IGLTA Foundation Partner For Equality in Travel Industry
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) Foundation is receiving much-needed support this week courtesy of an Orbitz campaign advocating for equality in the travel industry.
Police: Couple Flew to Hawaii Despite Positive Virus Tests
A couple were arrested at a Hawaii airport after traveling from the U.S. mainland despite knowing they were infected with COVID-19, authorities said.Kauai Police Department via AP
Data Shows Americans Couldn't Resist Thanksgiving Travel
Americans couldn't resist the urge to gather for Thanksgiving, driving only slightly less than a year ago and largely ignoring the pleas of public health experts.
Will Colombia be 2021's Most Popular LGBTQ Travel Destination?
Colombia has been gaining traction as the next hot spot for queer travelers. EDGE chatted with Out in Colombia's Sam Castañeda Holdren about why it's so appealing for the LGBTQ community.
Stay Home for the Holidays or Get Tested Twice, CDC Urges
Don't travel over the upcoming holidays. But if you must, consider getting coronavirus tests before and after, U.S. health officials urged Wednesday.
Canada: US Border Measures to Last Until Virus Under Control
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday the ban on nonessential travel with the United States will not be lifted until COVID-19 is significantly more under control around the world.
Texas Virus Spread Even Puts Desert Artist Hub Marfa on Edge
Texas surpassed 9,000 hospitalized coronavirus patients Tuesday as the pandemic's spread threatened the Big Bend region near the desert artist hub of Marfa, where tourists continued visiting and officials urged people to stay home.
Holiday Air Travel Surges Despite Dire Health Warnings
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the largest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.