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Push continues for legislation to help independent contractors in CaliforniaThe California Coalition of Travel Organizations is lobbying to make it easier for agencies to classify workers as ICs.

Recount of foreign visitors is good news, but not great newsInbound tourism last year was not the complete disaster that the industry originally thought it was, although the new numbers...

Federal tourism office says visitor stats have been straightened outRevised figures show almost 77 million international visitors arrived in the U.S. last year, reversing what had been reported...

CBP envisions streamlining customs entry via textingUnder the messaging concept, CBP would text flyers immediately upon landing to direct them to various zones in the customs...

14 industry leaders press Trump to help grow inbound travel"Bottom line, we said the rest of the world is growing, and we're flat, and here are some ideas about how we can help that,"...

Industry sounds alarm on crumbling U.S. infrastructure

Industry sounds alarm on crumbling U.S. infrastructureThe lack of political will to raise the billions of dollars needed for upgrades has left U.S. highways, bridges and airports in...

Travel CEOs meet with President TrumpMarriott CEO Arne Sorenson, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta and Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian were among those in attendance.

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Brazil reports big jump in U.S. visitors after making visa process a lot easierThe country is poised to become the poster child for the benefits of relaxed visa policies.

Airbnb, Homeaway sue NYC over new data requirementsAirbnb called new legislation "an extraordinary act of government overreach."

State Department relaxes Cuba travel advisory

State Department relaxes Cuba travel advisoryThe new Level 2 status assigned by the U.S. State Department gives Cuba the same travel-guidance level as France and the U.K.

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