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Philippines Welcomes Back Foreign Travelers After 2 Years

By Jim Gomez, Joeal Calupitan | Feb 10, 2022

The Philippines lifted a nearly two-year ban on foreign travelers Thursday in a lifesaving boost for its tourism and related industries as an omicron-fueled surge eases.

How Supply Chain Issues Are Crushing Hotels — and Your Stay

By Sally French, NerdWallet | Feb 10, 2022

For hotels — an industry already hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic — supply chain issues are causing big problems.

Costs Climb Again for California's High-Speed Rail Project

By Kathleen Ronayne | Feb 9, 2022

Another $5 billion has been added to the cost of California's ambitious but long delayed high-speed rail line.

Lawmakers in India Press to Change Holy City's 'GAY' Airport Code

By Kilian Melloy | Feb 8, 2022

Lawmakers in India want to change the code for the airport in the holy city of Gaya from GAY to the less "inappropriate" and "embarrassing" YAG.

Frontier Bids $2.9 Billion for Rival Budget Airline Spirit

By David Koenig, Michelle Chapman | Feb 8, 2022

Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines are proposing to combine in a $2.9 billion deal that would create a larger discount airline to compete against the nation's dominant carriers.

Australia to Open Borders to Vaccinated Travelers on Feb. 21

By Rod McGuirk | Feb 7, 2022

Australia will open its borders to all vaccinated tourists and business travelers from Feb. 21 in a further relaxation of pandemic restrictions.

LGBTQ-Friendly or Not? A Closer Look at Booking.com's 10 'Most Welcoming Cities'

LGBTQ-Friendly or Not? A Closer Look at Booking.com's 10 'Most Welcoming Cities'

Feb 6, 2022

Looking for a friendly place for a travel adventure or just a relaxing getaway? Booking.com has compiled a list of ten top "friendly destinations." EDGE takes a look.

Delta Asks DOJ to Put Unruly Passengers on No-Fly List

By Anne D'Innocenzio | Feb 5, 2022

Delta Air Lines has requested that the U.S. Department of Justice put any person convicted of a disruption on board a flight to the national "no fly" list.

Gay Travel Bloggers 'Two Bad Tourists' On Their New Podcast And 10th Anniversary

Gay Travel Bloggers 'Two Bad Tourists' On Their New Podcast And 10th Anniversary

By Lawrence Ferber | Feb 4, 2022

EDGE chat with the founders of gay travel blog Two Bad Tourists on a decade of LGBTQ+ adventures and their new podcast "Queer Travel Chat."

Bali Reopens to Foreign Travelers From All Countries

By Firdia Lisnawati | Feb 4, 2022

Direct international flights to Bali have resumed for the first time in two years as Indonesia opens the resort island to foreign travelers.

Travel Groups Want to Scrap Testing Requirements to Enter US

By David Koenig | Feb 3, 2022

Airline and tourism groups are pushing to eliminate the government requirement that international travelers provide a negative test for COVID-19 before boarding a U.S.-bound plane.

'Take Back Life': More Nations Ease Coronavirus Restrictions

By Jamey Keaten | Feb 2, 2022

Many countries that have been hard-hit by the coronavirus are opening up and easing their tough, and often unpopular, restrictive measures.

Flights Canceled as US Braces for Winter Storm

By Paul J. Weber | Feb 2, 2022

Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, governors urged residents to stay off roads and schools closed campuses as much of the U.S. braces for a major winter storm.

2nd Cruise Ship Remains in Bahamas Over Lawsuit

Feb 1, 2022

A second cruise ship diverted to the Bahamas on Monday, avoiding a U.S. judge's order to seize one of the company's vessels.

6 Favorite Domestic Destinations for a Romantic LGBTQ+ Getaway

6 Favorite Domestic Destinations for a Romantic LGBTQ+ Getaway

By Kelsy Chauvin | Jan 31, 2022

EDGE offers six of our favorite LGBTQ+-friendly Valentine's Day getaway ideas, even though any day is an excuse for a romantic weekend.

Queen Mary Ship Closed to Tourists for 'Critical Repairs'

Jan 31, 2022

The historic ocean liner Queen Mary, which has been a Southern California tourist attraction and hotel for decades, is being prepared for "critical repairs."

10 Best Things to Do in San Francisco in 2022

10 Best Things to Do in San Francisco in 2022

Jan 28, 2022

Food, drink, wall-to-wall history, and pride in abundance: Where can you find so much of all these things but in San Francisco? Here are some of our picks for what to do in the city.

The Best of the US: Where to Stay in 4 Iconic LGBTQ Trailblazing Cities

The Best of the US: Where to Stay in 4 Iconic LGBTQ Trailblazing Cities

By Brandon Berkson | Jan 26, 2022

In the final installment of our Hotels Above Par collaboration, we share four U.S. LGBTQ+-friendly hotels to anchor your next getaway.

Why Colombia is One of the Hottest Destinations for LGBTQ Travelers

Why Colombia is One of the Hottest Destinations for LGBTQ Travelers

By Billy McEntee | Jan 25, 2022

For LGBTQ+ travelers, Colombia boasts bustling city streets, natural wonders, and plenty of queer discoveries, from clubs and restaurants to welcoming communities.

New Malaysian Carrier SKS Airways Takes to the Skies

Jan 25, 2022

New Malaysian carrier, SKS Airways, took to the skies Tuesday with short-haul flights to holiday island resorts as domestic travel rebounds.

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