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American Airlines Says it Has a Deal with the Pilots' Union
American Airlines reached a tentative labor agreement with pilots who recently raised the possibility of a strike against the nation's biggest airline if they were unable to get a new contract with higher pay.
Travel: Visit Seattle During Pride and Support LGBTQ+ Businesses
Plan a trip to Seattle next month for the nation's largest pride festival. And while there, support its numerous LGBTQ+ businesses.
TSA Tests Facial Recognition Technology to Boost Airport Security
Critics have raised concerns about questions of bias in facial recognition technology and possible repercussions for passengers who want to opt out.
Déjà Vu: The Golden Age of Travel Still Exists in South Beach
If you're heading to South Beach to soak up the sun in style, you can't do better than a stay on Ocean Drive for quick access to Miami's top sands, unending ocean views and breezes, and the best people watching in town.
How to Celebrate Capital Pride
Washington, DC is not only a thriving, bustling city, it's also host to Capital Pride, a celebration for LGBTQ+ folks and allies, friends and family, locals and visitors.
74 Million Tourists Visited Orlando, Florida, Almost Reaching Pre-pandemic Levels
More than 74 million visitors came to the Orlando, Florida, area last year, a benchmark just short of pre-pandemic levels, tourism officials said Thursday.
Town Bar Adds Style to Oakland's Nightlife
Oakland's newest gay bar, Town Bar & Lounge, is a family affair, as owner Joshua Huynh explained. The intimate bar is one of a few new LGBTQ-owned venues in the East Bay.
U.S. to Propose New Rules for Airline Cancellations, Delays
The Biden administration will write regulations requiring airlines to compensate air travelers and cover their meals and hotel rooms if they are stranded for reasons within the airline's control.
Botticelli's Venus is an 'Influencer' and Italy is Not Happy
The Italian tourism ministry thought it had a sure-fire way to bring travelers into the country: Turning a 15th century art icon into a 21st century "virtual influencer."
Summer Sizzles in Western New York
No matter what's on your agenda, Seneca Resorts & Casinos have what you need to make this the perfect summer.
Is Saudi Arabia Ready to Welcome LGBTQ+ Travelers?
The Kingdom's tourism authority updated a Q&A section to state that gay visitors are welcome but previous gay visitors to the kingdom seem puzzled.
Take Washington's Ultimate Road Trip on the Olympic Peninsula
In the U.S., it doesn't get any more Pacific Northwest than Washington's Olympic Peninsula, as far northwest as you can get without crossing into Canada or falling into the Pacific itself.
Tourism Booms in Jamaica after Pandemic, Overwhelms Airport
The number of tourists flocking to Jamaica's sun-drenched beaches soared nearly 100% in the first three months of the year, causing long queues and hours-long waits at the island's main airport.
China to Scrap PCR Test Requirement for Inbound Travelers
Travelers entering China will no longer need to provide a negative PCR test result starting from Saturday, in another easing of China's "zero-COVID" policies.
Las Vegas-to-California Bullet Train Gets Bipartisan Backing
A bipartisan congressional group from Nevada and California asked the Biden administration Monday to fast-track federal funds for a private company to build a high-speed rail line.
Emily in Paris: Parisians Face Influx of Netflix Hero's Fans
The immense success of the Netflix series "Emily in Paris" has transformed a quiet, untouched square in the French capital into a tourist magnet.
Southwest Passengers Face Delays after Nationwide Grounding
Southwest Airlines planes were briefly grounded nationwide Tuesday, leading to more than 2,200 delayed flights four months after the carrier suffered a much bigger meltdown over the Christmas travel rush.
How Cannabis Brings People Together in P-Town
You may be wondering: How did P-Town become a smorgasbord of diverse people from every background and walk of life? A key ingredient is cannabis.
Light, Sound Show Transforms Berlin Museum's Exhibits
The exhibition at the Museum of the Ancient Near East in the south wing of the Pergamon Museum uses unexpected layers of sound, light and color to breathe new life into iconic sculptures and artifacts.
Paying for Paradise? Hawaii Mulls Fees for Ecotourism Crush
Taking care of Hawaii's unique natural environment takes time, people and money. Now Hawaii wants tourists to help pay for it, especially because growing numbers are traveling to the islands.