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London's the Unofficial Gay Capital of Europe, but Do You Want to Go?
London has long been an American tourist hotspot. For the gay community of the US, it has yet another level of attraction, being commonly known as the unofficial gay capital of Europe.
U.S. Suspends Chinese Airline Flights in COVID-19 Dispute
The U.S. government is suspending 26 flights by Chinese airlines from the United States to China in a dispute over anti-virus controls after Beijing suspended flights by American carriers.
Amid Housing Crises Vacation Towns Limit Short-Term Rentals
Short-term rentals have become popular for people eager to offset the cost of their vacation homes, and property investment companies have sunk hundreds of millions of dollars into the industry.
Unions Push Airlines to Promise They'll Avoid Stock Buybacks
Labor unions are pressuring U.S. airlines not to buy back their own stock but instead spend the money on hiring more workers and fixing problems that caused widespread flight delays and cancellations.
Elvis Death Anniversary Increases Tourism at His Birthplace
The Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo, Mississippi, has welcomed an increasing number of visitors as fans commemorate the 45th anniversary of Presley's death.
American Airlines Places Deposit on 20 Supersonic Planes
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
Hidden Treasures in Asheville's Least Hidden Hotel
The Grove Park Inn is known as the other spectacular resort in Asheville, NC. While it is well-known, it has numerous hidden treasures.
New Zealand Welcomes Back First Cruise Ship Since COVID Hit
New Zealand on Friday welcomed the first cruise ship to return since the coronavirus pandemic began, signaling a long-sought return to normalcy for the nation's tourism industry.
Travelers are Starting to Get a Break from Higher Airfares
Travelers got some welcome news in Wednesday's inflation report from the government: Airfares are coming down, and at a faster clip.
High Summer in the Berkshires
A weekend in the Berkshires, the region of verdant hills in Western Massachusetts that borders on Upstate New York, is not enough time when you consider the choices of performances at music and dance festivals, theaters and museum exhibits.
FAA Clears Boeing to Resume Deliveries of 787 Dreamliner
Federal regulators said Monday they are satisfied with changes Boeing has made in the production of its 787 Dreamliner passenger jet, clearing the way for the company to resume deliveries.
Hong Kong Cuts COVID Hotel Quarantine to 3 Days for Arrivals
Hong Kong will reduce the mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals to three days from a week, the city's leader said Monday.
Munich's Oktoberfest Finally Back on after Pandemic Pause
Germany's annual Oktoberfest festival is finally on again for this fall, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the famous Bavarian beer festival said Thursday.
U.S. Proposes to Increase Refund Protections for Air Travelers
The Transportation Department is proposing to require airlines to offer passengers a refund if their flight schedule is changed significantly or the airline makes major changes to their itinerary.
Millennial Money: This Year's Summer Travel FOMO is Real
Compared to the last two years, 2022 is seeing a steep increase in travel, especially international, and it may feel impossible to keep up.
Precious Life Lessons You Can Get Only from Traveling
Travel is expensive, but the payoff is obvious when you consider how it shapes who you are as a person, broadens your outlook, and enlightens you about the world.
Washington D.C.: A Capital City for Foodies
When it comes to eating, foodies might not think of the nation's capitol as a hub of gustatory delights from gourmand to good and casual. But D.C. is a paradise for the palate. Check out these tasty options.
Federal Tourism Aid Funds Gas Stations, Trash Cans, Jazz
Hundreds of tourism-related projects nationwide are collectively getting about $2.4 billion from the American Rescue Plan.
Pilots with Germany's Lufthansa Back Possible Strike Action
Pilots with Germany's Lufthansa have voted in favor of possible strike action, a union announced Sunday, saying that walkouts can still be avoided but calling the result an "unmistakable signal".
JetBlue is Buying Spirit for $3.8 Billion after Bidding War
JetBlue Airways is buying Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion in a deal that could increase competition at the top end of the U.S. airline industry while eliminating the largest discount airline for travelers.