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UN Tourism and WTCF Advance Data-Driven Approach to City Tourism

UN Tourism and the World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) have launched a new report highlighting the need to measure the social and environmental impact of tourism on urban destinations.

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Data, Sustainability and Collaboration the Focus as UN Tourism Returns to ITB Berlin

UN Tourism returned to ITB Berlin, bringing its new name and look to the leading travel trade fair and uniting the sector around its focus on sustainability, investments and collaboration.

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UN Tourism Calls on Sector to #InvestInWomen

UN Tourism has issued an urgent call to “invest in women” and accelerate progress towards gender equality across the sector.

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UN Tourism to Make Residents Focus of Thassos Island’s Tourism Recovery

UN Tourism is to work with the Thassos Municipality of Greece to put people at the heart of work to build greater resilience for the sector on the island.

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UN Tourism reports openness is back to pre-pandemic levels

UN Tourism has released its latest Tourism Visa Openness report on global visa policies, revealing continuous shifts in international travel regulations

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New Products and Experiences: an opportunity for mountain tourism

Offering more diverse experiences and investing in talented people will play a key role in helping mountain areas grow tourism in a sustainable and responsible manner.

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UN Tourism and UN Habitat Partner for a Better Urban Future Through Tourism

UN Tourism and Spain’s Office of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) partnered to discuss the role and challenges of tourism in cities and territories.

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How JetBlue's 'Best Fare Finder' Can Get You the Cheapest Flight

JetBlue has a somewhat hidden tool to help travelers snag the best flight deal.

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Yosemite National Park Closes Temporarily Due to Severe Winter Storm

Yosemite National Park closed 12:01 a.m. on Friday due to an anticipated winter storm.

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Spirit to Launch a New Routes to Puerto Rico From These U.S. Hubs

Spirit Airlines is adding new flights to Puerto Rico, making it easier to get to the island this spring.

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These Acadia National Park Trails Are Temporarily Closed

Maine’s Acadia National Park has temporarily closed several trails so peregrine falcons can nest in peace in the area.

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TAP Air Portugal Adds More Flights from North America This Summer

TAP Air Portugal adds 10 more weekly flights to Lisbon from North America.

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JetBlue and Spirit Officially End Merger

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines officially ended their merger plans on Monday, weeks after a federal judge blocked the effort

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Florida's Brightline Rail Is Adding a New Stop

​​High-speed rail company Brightline will add a brand-new stop along Florida’s Treasure Coast in the company’s latest expansion efforts.

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MGM and Marriott's New Alliance Is Bringing Members Better Benefits and Once-in-a-lifetime Experiences

MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy are offering travelers one-of-a-kind stays and unique experiences.

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Miami Beach to Enforce Rules for Spring Break Visitors

The city of Miami Beach is enforcing stricter rules when it comes to visitors heading to the popular spring break destination this year.

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Delta Increases Baggage Fees

Delta Air Lines has increased baggage fees on domestic and some international routes, becoming the latest airline in the United States to do so.

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Kayak Launches Flight Price-matching Feature

Kayak is making it much easier for travelers to ensure they get the best flight deal thanks to the rollout of its new PriceCheck tool.

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United to Launch Nonstop Flights to Marrakech from Newark

United Airlines will become the only carrier to fly nonstop to Marrakech from the United States in October, part of a larger international expansion from the airline.

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This Is When Airports Will Be the Busiest for Spring Break Travel

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) shared tips for navigating the 2024 spring break season.

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Japan's Mount Fuji to Implement Visitor Cap, Fees for Climbers

Japan’s Mount Fuji is implementing a daily visitor cap and charging a fee in an effort to limit tourism to the popular site.

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TSA Unveils Self-screening Checkpoint at Las Vegas Airport

Self-screening security checkpoints have been installed at Las Vegas’s Harry Reid International Airport.

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Virgin Voyages Is Offering a Summer Pass to Remote Workers

Virgin Voyages is making it easier to work from the high seas this summer with a new seasonal pass.

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Kyoto Is Implementing More Rules for Tourists — What to Know

The Japanese city of Kyoto is banning tourists from some private alleys in its geisha district.

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Southwest Responds to Social Media Backlash Over New Seat Design

Southwest Airlines is defending its new slimmer seat design set to roll out next year.

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Death Valley National Park Reopens 195 Miles of Roads Damaged by Hurricane

Nearly 200 miles of roads have reopened in Death Valley National Park after they were damaged by a hurricane last year.

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JSX Is Giving Away Seats to See Solar Eclipse From the Sky

Semi-private jet company JSX is offering a luxurious way to see the total solar eclipse next month with a sweepstakes that will give 12 lucky space fans the chance to see the phenomenon.

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It Just Got Easier for Amex Cardholders to Book Travel Using Points

American Express has inked a new partnership with a popular award search tool, Point.me, making it easier than ever to book flights with points.

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This Company Will Pay for Your Vacation If It Rains

WeatherPromise offers insurance packages to provide relief for travelers who are worried about the what nature may bring on their trip.

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Airbnb Bans Indoor Security Cameras In Listings Around the World

Airbnb banned all indoor security cameras in its home rentals around the world this week, attributing the move to privacy concerns.

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Bilt Rewards Members Can Now Match Status on KLM, Air France

Bilt Rewards has launched a new promotion exclusively for its top-tier Platinum status members, which can help them score status and perks on SkyTeam member airlines.

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Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony Is No Longer Open to the Public

The ground-breaking opening ceremony planned for this summer’s Paris Olympics on the Seine River has been scaled back once again.

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This U.S. Airport Had the Most On-time Departures in February

Washington-Dulles International Airport was ranked as the most on-time international airport worldwide in February.

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The U.S. Airlines and Airports With the Best (and Worst) Wi-Fi

A new study from Electronic Hub ranked the best performing Wi-Fi for both airlines and airports.

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U.S. Government Issues Warning for Spring Break Travel Scams

The Federal Trade Commission is warning spring breakers about vacation scams ahead of the hugely popular travel season

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Ecuador to Double Entry Fees for the Iconic Galapagos Islands

It’s about to get more expensive to visit Ecuador’s popular Galapagos Islands as the country prepares to double entry fees this summer.

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United CEO Shares Reassuring Safety Memo With Customers

United Airlines’ CEO is assuring customers flying with the carrier is safe following a series of mid-air and on-the-ground incidents.

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Big Sur's Only Free Camping Spot Is Closing for 2 Years — Here’s Why

Camping and campfires at San Carpoforo Creek Beach in California's Big Sur will not be allowed for 2 years.

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Porter Airlines Launches Montreal-to-California Routes

Porter Airlines will be flying out of Los Angeles and San Francisco to Montreal this summer.

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Hurtigruten Expeditions Just Made Its Cruises All-inclusive

Expedition cruise line HX is making it even easier to see the world by changing its voyages into all-inclusive journeys.

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Frontier to Launch Service to Puerto Rico From JFK and Newark for the First Time

Frontier Airlines is launching its first-ever service from New York's JFK and resuming service from Newark.

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Alaska Airlines' New Subscription Service: What to Know

Alaska Airlines is launching a paid subscription service this month offering discounts on Wi-Fi and first dibs on sales.

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Booking a Southwest Flight Just Got Easier for Chase Cardholders

Southwest flights can now be booked through Chase's Travel Portal.

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JetBlue Is Decreasing Service at This Major U.S. Hub

JetBlue is decreasing service at Los Angeles International Airport, by 30 percent — among other notable route adjustments — as it reassesses its network strategy

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United to Allow Friends and Family to Share and Pool Miles to Book Flights

United will allow groups of up to five MileagePlus members to share and redeem their miles through one linked account.

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This Low-cost Airline Is Launching Routes to Texas, St. Louis, and More

Low-cost Avelo Airlines is adding a trio of new routes from Connecticut this summer to the midwest and the south.

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You Can Now Book Breeze Airways Flights on Priceline

Low-cost airline Breeze Airways is teaming up with Priceline to sell flights on the online site, making it easier to book tickets.

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Mattel's Next Adventure Park Will Open in Kansas City

A second Mattel Adventure Park is set to open in Kansas City in 2026.

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