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Plenty to Celebrate: Pride 2021 Live and Virtual Events Announced
After 2020's Pride celebrations saw delays, cancellations, and virtual editions, 2021 will see some celebrations return to in-person gatherings, while others remain online. Pride '21 will prove once more the strength and beauty of our community.
Burning Man Cancels 2021 Festival in Northern Nevada Desert
Burning Man organizers announced Tuesday they are canceling this summer's annual counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert for the second year in a row because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
FAA Aims to Fine Unruly Passengers Up To $31,750
The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that it is seeking fines of up to $31,750 for three more passengers who allegedly disrupted flights by disobeying or interfering with flight attendants.
Pack, Go, Relax: The Easiest Summer Vacation You'll Ever Plan
Imagine if the light at the end of the tunnel turned into a Caribbean sunset? Dreams can become a reality this summer for those looking to satisfy their wanderlust.
Guests Flock to Dutch Cafe Terraces as Lockdown Eases
The Netherlands on Wednesday became the latest European country to begin cautiously relaxing its lockdown even as infection rates and intensive care occupancy remain stubbornly high.
Dust Off Your Passport: EU May Allow U.S. Tourists by Summer
American tourists could soon be visiting continental Europe again, more than a year after the European Union restricted travel to the 27-nation bloc to a bare minimum to contain the coronavirus.
Pamplona Blames Jab Rollout for Another Summer Without Bulls
Officials in northern Spain's Pamplona have called off the famed San Fermín bull-running festival for the second year in a row because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Louisville Looks to Rebound with Kentucky Derby Back in May
The Kentucky Derby is back on the first Saturday in May, slowly bringing with it the sights, sounds and rituals familiar to Louisville.
Outages Blamed on Malware Still Plaguing Budget Airlines
The timing could hardly be worse for start-up Avelo Airlines, which can't process reservations as it prepares for its first flight next week in California.
Disney's New 'Gender-Inclusive' Policies Modernize the Family-Friendly Theme Parks
Mickey's high-waisted red shorts and Minnie's polka-dot flared skirt with a sensible yellow heel won't be changing any time soon, but for Disney Park "cast members" (aka employees), new policies indicate that times are changing.
YouTubers Tokyo BTM Offer Top-Notch Tips for Visiting Japan
LGBTQ YouTube series Tokyo BTM takes a tourist-friendly, cheeky, and honest approach to exploring all that Tokyo has to offer.
Hundreds of Theater Workers Demand Change in Times Square
Hundreds of theater workers marched down Broadway on Thursday, rallying to demand more inclusion in the industry, protesting producer Scott Rudin and to call for greater transparency from the Actors' Equity Association union.
Greece to Reopen Tourism Services on May 15
Greece says its tourism services will open on May 15 when a ban on travel between different regions of the country will also be lifted.
First Look: Governor Cuomo Reveals New Plans for Penn Station
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled new reconstruction options for transforming Penn Station -- the nation's busiest transportation facility --into a world-class, 21st century transportation hub as part of the proposed Empire Station Complex.
United Airlines Stock Plunges After Another Big Loss
Shares of United Airlines tumbled by 8.5% Tuesday after the airline reported a larger first-quarter loss than expected and suggested that key business and international travel won't recover significantly until next year.
Pandemic Puts Tulips, Bluebells, Cherry Blossoms in Hiding
There is no stopping flowers when they bloom, blossoms when they burst. Unfortunately, people have been stopped from enjoying them these days.
Prime Minister Hopes to Make Albania a 'Tourism Champion'
Albania's prime minister hopes to win reelection this weekend so he can work on making one of Europe's poorest countries a "champion of tourism."
French President Foresees Some Summer Tourists in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron says he foresees at least some tourists returning to Paris this summer if they have gotten vaccinated or have proof of testing negative for the coronavirus as France moves to progressively lift infection-control restrictio
One of Largest Casino Projects on Vegas Strip Sets Opening
One of the biggest casino projects ever on the Las Vegas Strip has set a date to open, after more than seven years of planning and building.
Greece Lifts Quarantine Requirement for US, EU, Others
Greece on Monday lifted quarantine restrictions for travelers from most European countries, as well as Israel and the United States as it prepares to reopen tourism services next month despite an ongoing emergency in pandemic-related hospital care.