Global tourism lost $320B from coronavirus in 5 months, UN says
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a policy briefing, noted that tourism is one of the world’s most important economic sectors and the third-largest export sector of the global economy, behind fuels and chemicals. In 2019, it accounted for 7% of global trade.
Disney World, Disneyland cast members complain of extended furlough on Twitter
Select employees of Disney World and Disneyland reportedly received an email explaining that their furlough has been extended amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
National Park Service offering free admission to celebrate 104th birthday
The federal government agency – which oversees popular U.S. tourist destinations such as the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Yellowstone – was established on Aug. 25, 1916, by former President Woodrow Wilson.
Momentum growing for manufacturing, industrials, financial stocks: Expert
Panel on coronavirus markets
Airlines amplify cleaning in coronavirus fight: American, Delta double down with new protocol
Two major airlines are doubling down with enhanced cleaning protocol.
Disney World will continue to have reduced hours in November
It doesn’t look like things will be back to normal at Disney World by the holiday season.
Longest-running Las Vegas casino caught in coronavirus coin crunch
El Cortez, founded in 1941, is the longest-running casino in Las Vegas. It has 730 slot machines, 113 of which take coins.
Delta Air Lines plans to resume more flights on international routes
Delta said its resumed service would include daily flights from Seattle to Tokyo, Seoul, Beijing and Shanghai
Delta Air Lines to resume 50 international routes
Delta Air Lines announced Friday it will resume 50 international flight routes -- all to Asian countries -- this winter and into 2021.
'Micro-wedding' trend sparked by coronavirus brings business back to hotels
Why hotels across the country are catering to 'micro-wedding' trend during coronavirus pandemic
Delta will continue blocking middle seats through 2021, hoping to restore 'confidence' in holiday travel
"We’ll continue taking a thoughtful, layered approach ensuring customers know to expect the highest standard of care as they prepare for their holiday travels.”
Mexican hotel offers home-school aides to attract families, boost bookings
One boutique hotel in Quintana Roo, Mexico, has come up with a unique way to attract visitors during the school year, and it involves having an academic-related amenity.
American Airlines will suspend flights to 15 US cities amid aid debate
Congress has been weighing for weeks whether to grant U.S. airlines another $25 billion in payroll assistance that would keep tens of thousands of airline workers on the job for another six months and extend minimum service requirements.
Eurowings airline now charging to keep middle seats empty, even after Frontier fiasco
Paying for an empty middle seat is going international.
Airbnb implements 'global party ban,' caps all occupancies at 16
Airbnb is cracking down on parties during the coronavirus pandemic.
Qantas expects global travel won't resume until mid-2021
Routes would be reopened country by country, depending on virus spread
Hotel industry warns of ‘unprecedented’ surge in coronavirus-related foreclosures
Industry leaders are asking Congress for financial help.
Private flights see rise in demand amid coronavirus pandemic
Travel might become a little more private – and a lot more expensive – due to the pandemic.
Southwest turns down Trump administration airline loan
Southwest Airlines said Wednesday has decided against securing a coronavirus loan from the Trump administration.
FedEx cargo jet makes emergency landing in Los Angeles
A FedEx cargo jet made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport before dawn Wednesday with sparks flying as the engine under its left wing appeared to drag along the runway.


















