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A new J.D. Power survey indicates that current travelers won't be changing their travel patterns because of the presence of Covid-19 vaccines.

Covid vaccines won't move the needle for those traveling nowA new J.D. Power survey shows that most people who are taking trips now won't change their travel patterns because of the...

U.S. Travel says new Commerce secretary Gina Raimondo is key to tourism's recoveryCEO Roger Dow cited Raimondo's advocacy for the travel industry during her time as governor of Rhode Island.

U.S. Travel applauds proposed stimulus billThe Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act would provide tax credits to spark leisure and business travel.

Latam has been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy since May but has continued to fly.

Delta and Latam get Brazil's OK on joint ventureThe carriers still must get approval of the U.S. Transportation Department before moving forward.

The Norwegian Joy alongside the Canada Place terminal in Vancouver. Members of Congress are proposing that Canada allow ships to make port calls without disembarking as a way around the country's big-ship cruise ban.

Congress proposes solutions to Canada’s big-ship cruise banRecommendations come from the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and from an Alaska congressman.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection launches app to expedite travelThe app allows travelers to streamline their travel into the U.S. by providing information before or upon arrival or departure.

Hawaiian was one of five airlines that recently joined Delta and United in committing to collecting contact info from flyers.

A4A carriers commit to contact tracingThe seven carriers have agreed to ask customers for contact information that they will share with the CDC.

The CDC has updated its vaccination distribution guidelines regarding hotel workers, recommending that states include them in Phase 1c of the vaccine rollout.

CDC says hotel workers should be prioritized for vaccinationsThe American Hotel and Lodging Association called the recommendation 'a significant achievement.'

Carnival cruise prez Christine Duffy named U.S. Travel's national chairDuffy succeeds Destination DC president and CEO Elliott Ferguson.

Volaris Costa Rica is currently the only airline based in that country that is serving the U.S.

U.S. restores Costa Rican aviation's top ratingA Category 1 standing means the country's airlines can again add service to U.S. destinations.

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