Florida's spring break destinations face staffing shortages
Millions of tourists travel to Florida for spring break, but can beach towns keep up? The Florida Hotel & Lodging Association is seeing 50% staffing levels during the busiest time of the year.
Will rising gas prices impact return to work?
Gas prices continue to climb and leave commuters with little choice but to pay what the market demands and hope that the situation resolves.
Gas prices surpass $4, leading Americans to make lifestyle changes: AAA
According to an AAA survey, two-thirds of Americans said gas prices were already too expensive when the national average hit $3.53 per gallon a few weeks ago.
Gas prices increased the most in these states
In the first week of March, 10 states saw prices at the pump increase more than 50 cents, according to AAA.
Cruise travelers avoiding Baltic region due to Russia-Ukraine war
As cruise lines cancel trips or adjust bookings that involve Russian ports, travelers are adjusting their plans as well.
Airlines slash flights amid rising fuel, oil prices
Some major passenger carriers are being forced to trim their flying schedules due to the uptick in jet fuel prices, which have been driving by an increase in oil prices.
UK tightens airspace restrictions to keep oligarchs out
Under the new rules, air-traffic controllers have the ability to direct pilots or operators of Russian aircraft–or jets they believe are being used by Russians–not to enter U.K airspace. The new rules also allow officials to detain aircraft they suspect are linked to Russia.
Costco, Sam's Club battle for gas dominance
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline reached $4.173 as of Tuesday, climbing 50 cents from a week earlier, according to AAA data.
Disney World theme parks hit with flooding, videos show
Videos surfaced on social media showing Disney's Hollywood Studios and EPCOT streets becoming flooded.
Airbnb receives $1.2M in donations to help Ukrainian refugees
Nearly 14,000 people across 72 different countries donated to the company's nonprofit affiliate, Airbnb.org in a 48-hour span.
CDC adds 3 destinations to COVID-19 'high risk' travel list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added three destinations to the highest level of its COVID-19 travel advisories on Monday.
Russian-Ukraine war forces Americans to reconsider travel plans in Europe
While many countries in Europe were hoping for tourists to return after two years of the pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine may hurt the recovery.
Uber giving free rides between Ukraine border and multiple Polish cities
As part of its "free rides as the border" announcement, the company also said its offering free rides for staff at Migrant Welcome Centers. Uber will also deliver goods to nonprofit warehouses in Poland for free.
Royal Caribbean debuts world's largest cruise ship as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas – the world’s largest cruise ship – has set off on its inaugural voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Labadee, Haiti; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Nassau and CocoCay, Bahamas.
How international airfare could be impacted by Russia-Ukraine war
The closure of airspace over Russia will force airlines to find longer, alternate routes.
Ukraine Airbnb bookings: Users paying for stays to help hosts
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky tweeted that users are booking stays in Ukraine that "they don’t intend to stay in just to help Hosts."
US waives COVID-19 test for Americans returning home from Russia, Belarus
The United States is waiving a requirement for negative COVID-19 tests from Americans leaving Belarus or Russia to travel home, the State Department said on Thursday.
Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, CEO says
Home rental company Airbnb is responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine by suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus.
Russian-Ukraine war prompts Royal Caribbean to cancel 2022 sailings to Russia
The cruise line joined other companies in stopping operations in the country after the invasion of Ukraine.
NYC restaurant Russian Tea Room sides with Ukraine: 'We stand against Putin'
The Russian Tea Room — a landmark restaurant in New York City, has taken a stand to show support for Ukraine as Russia continues its attack on the country.


















