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California Bans State Travel to Florida, 4 Other States Over Anti-LGBTQ Laws
California added five more states, including Florida, to the list of places where state-funded travel is banned because of laws that discriminate against members of the LGBTQ community, the state attorney general announced Monday.
1st Post-Pandemic Cruise Ship From US Sails Away
The first cruise ship to leave a U.S. port since the coronavirus pandemic brought the industry to a 15-month standstill sailed away on Saturday with nearly all vaccinated passengers on board.
TSA Will Resume Defense Training for Airline Employees
Federal officials cited the surge of incidents involving disruptive and sometimes violent passengers in resuming self-defense training for airline flight attendants and pilots.
As Travel Resumes, Resorts and Hotels Welcome LGBTQ Travelers
As the pandemic wanes, the world opens up once again, and tourism recommences, resorts and hotels have begun embracing LGBTQ travelers as never before.
PopUps: Colton Underwood Spotted Vacationing With 'Hacks' Star Johnny Sibilly
"Bachelor" star Colton Underwood is vacationing in Punta Mita, Mexico, with a group of friends, including out actor and "Hacks" star Johnny Sibilly.
A Look at Travel Rules in Popular European Destinations
Europe is opening up to Americans and other visitors after more than a year of COVID-induced restrictions. But travelers will need patience to figure out who's allowed into which country, how and when.
UNESCO Watching as Venice Grapples With Over-Tourism
Citing over-tourism, UNESCO took the rare step this week of recommending Venice be placed on its list of World Heritage in Danger sites.
As Pandemic Restrictions Wane, Hope Rises for Europe Travel
As pandemic restrictions start to ease, travelers and the businesses in Europe that rely on them are eager for a return to something resembling normal.
Turkey Welcomes Back Tourists
Hotels in Turkey's popular Antalya region are ready to reopen after Moscow announced it was lifting flight restrictions to Turkey. Tourism representatives are hoping that their sector — a key component of the Turkish economy — can now recover some of its
British Travel Industry Urges Swifter Reopening of Sector
The U.K.'s travel industry held a day of action Wednesday, pressing the British government to allow more quarantine-free travel and provide cash-strapped businesses with much-needed financial support.
Walt Disney World Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Party October 1
Walt Disney World is planning an 18-month celebration in honor of its 50th anniversary. All four parks at the Lake Buena Vista, Florida, resort will take part in "The World's Most Magical Celebration," beginning Oct. 1.
Italy Welcomes Tourists From US, Canada, Japan
Italy's leader is pitching for tourists to start coming from the United States, Canada and Japan to give a vitally needed boost to Italian hotel and restaurant businesses.
American Airlines Cutting Flights as Summer Season Starts
American Airlines will cut hundreds of flights over the next three weeks to avoid overloading its operation as demand for summer air travel rises faster than once expected.
As Passengers Return to Air Travel, Bad Behavior Skyrockets
Air travel can be difficult in the best of times, with cramped planes, screaming babies, flight delays and short tempers. Throw in a pandemic, and the anxiety level can rise quickly.
Florida Beach Town Writes Amazon TV Series to Lure Tourists
Travel marketers in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida commissioned an original, scripted TV series, seeking to draw quarantine-weary tourists to the area's sugar sand beaches.
In Surprise Move, Norwegian Low-Cost Airline Names New CEO
A new CEO for low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle was tapped Monday when the carrier's Chief Financial Officer Geir Karlsen was named a day after the board decided to immediately terminate the contract with former CEO Jacob Schram.
Bourbon Tourism Shaking Off Slump in Kentucky
With tourists flocking to distilleries, concerns about a pandemic hangover for Kentucky's world-famous bourbon industry are quickly evaporating.
Tourism Boom Pressures Tibet's Historic Sites
Tourism is booming in Tibet as more Chinese travel in-country because of the coronavirus pandemic, posing risks to the region's fragile environment and historic sites.
Gay Days Heading Back to Magic Kingdom
Gay Days is headed back to Disneyland as the world opens up again. The event is slated for Sept. 17-19.
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