AAA expects 34 million fewer Americans to travel during holidays
The association revealed its statistics on Monday.
United Airlines to begin collecting contact-tracing information from passengers in coming weeks
The airline has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to begin a voluntary contact-tracing program for all passengers arriving from international destinations, before expanding to all passengers on outbound domestic or international flights.
Lordstown Motors, Camping World to build electric RVs and EV service network
Electric truck company Lordstown Motors is teaming up with Camping World to develop electric travel trailers and RVs. The startup will also use Camping World's service network for its Endurance pickup.
Disney World to reopen 4 resorts in 2021
Walt Disney World Resort is reopening four hotels in 2021.
Airbnb will stay in California despite recent business exodus, CEO Brian Chesky says
The Airbnb co-founder described California as a “special place” and said he recently spoke to Gov. Gavin Newsom about his plans to stay.
Disney World will stop digital addition of masks to coronavirus pandemic-era ride photos
Disney World announced over the weekend that it would stop digitally adding masks to photos of patrons who were not wearing them.
Lack of travel hurting Florida’s economy
Ashley Webster on lack of travel, Florida
Jet fuel prices take flight as vaccine roll-outs spur hopes of more air travel
Global jet fuel markets are coming back to life, resuscitated by a rebound in air cargo demand, gradually recovering passenger traffic and hopes that COVID-19 vaccines will spur more international flights in 2021.
7 out of 10 Americans won’t travel for Christmas due to coronavirus: Survey
It’s going to be a quiet holiday season for the hotel industry, a new travel survey suggests.
Senator proposes free streaming to curb COVID-19 spread during holiday season
"At this time, we must find ways to incentivize people to follow guidance from the CDC, their employer, local public health officials, or school leaders," King wrote. "Unfortunately, some Americans are likely to choose to ignore public health advice and carry on their typical holiday traditions instead of remaining safely at home. While your platforms would likely experience greater traffic as a consequence of extending service, we encourage you to provide temporary service at no cost to non-subscribers as a way to encourage people to make responsible choices and safely navigate this holiday season."
Japan Airlines asks passengers to consider skipping meals on overnight flights to reduce food waste
One airline is asking certain customers to skip the in-flight meal when they are flying overnight.
CA tourist town refuses to comply with lockdown order
A popular California tourist destination is disregarding the state's recent stay-at-home order as coronavirus cases continue to surge.
Congress requires a doctor on every cruise ship – as part of sweeping defense bill headed to Trump’s desk
Congress passed the first regulations on the cruise industry in a decade Friday, which include requiring a registered doctor to be aboard every ship, as just one provision of the $740 billion major national defense bill approved by the Senate with a veto-proof majority.
Universal appears to troll Disney about new theme park addition
An Imagineer for Disney World recently showed off images of a new floating platform that will be part of one of the theme park’s new night shows. Based on a recent tweet from a nearby theme park, it appears that not everyone is impressed.
Hotels approach 1B unsold room nights during pandemic: report
Hotels in the U.S. are expected to reach 1 billion unsold room nights before the end of the year.
Loss of snowbirds due to pandemic another hit to US tourism
Snowbirds won't be flocking south this winter.
Airbnb CEO: Created endowment fund to help our hosts amid coronavirus
Brian Chesky on coronavirus, hotels, supporting hosts
CEO Brian Chesky on Airbnb's road to becoming 2020's biggest IPO
Airbnb has become 2020's biggest IPO.
Airbnb CEO to employees: Focus on customer experience, not stock price
Brian Chesky on Airbnb going public
Airbnb is ‘here to stay’: Financial adviser
Dan Geltrude on Airbnb IPO



















