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John Wayne's Name on California Airport Faces New Scrutiny
In the latest move to change U.S. place names tied to racist groups and ideas, leaders of Orange County's Democratic Party are pushing to drop film legend John Wayne's name from the county's airport because of his racist and bigoted comments.
Moroccans Swim, Sing, Reconnect as Lockdown Lifts
Moroccans are re-experiencing a taste of the life before. In newly opened public spaces, every sip of coffee in a cafe, every dip in a river with friends, every moment of outdoor intimacy is savored.
Airlines Want Flyers To Feel Safe, But COVID Policies Add Turbulence
As consumers consider traveling again, they discover the public health guidelines in place for flying often are a messy patchwork of precautions that lack the teeth to protect passengers.
Disney Changing Splash Mountain, Ride Tied to Jim Crow Film
Amid calls to change the Splash Mountain theme park ride because of its ties with "Song of the South," the 1946 movie many view as racist, Disney officials said it was recasting the ride to make it based on "The Princess and the Frog."
Heading to These 3 States? Quarantine May be in the Cards
New York, Connecticut and New Jersey asked Wednesday for travelers from states with high coronavirus infection rates to go into quarantine for 14 days in a bid to preserve hard-fought gains as caseloads rise elsewhere in the country.
Disney Delays Southern California Theme Park Reopenings
Disney is postponing the mid-July reopening of its Southern California theme parks until it receives guidelines from the state, the company announced Wednesday.
3 Northeast States Install Travel Restrictions
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said restrictions were being placed on travelers from certain states with increasing COVID-19 cases.
Airbnb Launches LGBTQ Online Experiences for Pride
Airbnb has launched a series of LGBTQ-friendly online experiences, and will partner with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association to to launch 100 new experiences representing LGBTQ diversity over the coming year.
Sonoma County Greenlights Return of Tourist Lodging
To the relief of Sonoma County hotel operators who were forced to close their doors to tourists in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials in the North Bay county gave the greenlight to the travel lodging industry to reopen Friday.
TSA Insider Faults Agency's Response to Coronavirus
A Transportation Security Administration official charges that the agency helped spread COVID-19 by failing to provide enough protective gear for airport screeners who are in close contact with travelers every day.
Cyprus to Start Random Virus Testing at Its Airports
Random coronavirus tests will be carried out on a proportion of travelers arriving at Cyprus' airports as an added layer of protection against the virus' spread, government officials said Friday.
Mallorca Hopes Trailblazing Tourists Kickstart Economy
Spain's Balearic Islands are betting that their Mediterranean blue waters, warm sun and sandy beaches are enough to lure back the tourists that their residents' livelihoods depend on.
Is it Safe to Stay in Hotels as Reopenings Get Underway?
It depends on the precautions both you and the hotel take. It's best to call ahead to see how the place you're considering is working to minimize the risk of COVID-19.
Provincetown Earns High Ranking as Bike-Friendly Destination
Nationally, Provincetown ranked among the top 20 cities in the U.S. for its exceptional network of bike paths.
Eiffel Tower to Reopen After Longest Closure Since WWII
Workers are preparing the Eiffel Tower for reopening next week, after the coronavirus pandemic led to the iconic Paris landmark's longest closure since World War II.
First Look: Sunshine and Espresso as Europe Reopens
Whether it's German tourists basking in Spain's sunshine or Parisians renewing their love affair with their city, Monday's border openings offered Europeans a taste of pre-coronavirus life.
What Virus? Parisians Pack Cafes as City Gets Its Magic Back
Paris is rediscovering its joie de vivre, as cafes and restaurants reopen for the first time since the fast-spreading coronavirus forced them to close their doors on March 14.
Travelers Accused of Breaking Quarantine Set to Leave Hawaii
Twenty-one travelers arrested on suspicion of violating Hawaii's coronavirus quarantine order have agreed to leave the state because of threats, a member of the group said Monday.
Europe's Borders Reopen But Long Road for Tourism to Recover
Borders opened up across Europe on Monday after three months of coronavirus closures that began chaotically in March. Many restrictions persist, it's unclear how keen Europeans will be to travel this summer and the continent is still closed to Americans.
Europe Reopens Many Borders but not to Americans, Asians
Europe is taking a big step toward a new normality as many countries open borders to fellow Europeans after three months of coronavirus lockdowns — but even though Europeans love their summer vacations, it's not clear how many are ready to travel again.