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Unite Here said the Trump administration has abruptly terminated legal status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants, which has had a deleterious effect on hotel operations.

Labor union says Trump's immigration policies are hurting hotels, terrifying workersUnite Here released "Inhospitable," a report asserting that the Trump administration's immigration policies are inflicting...

Virginia proposes tax on travel advisors

Virginia proposes tax on travel advisorsVirginia Democrats introduced two House bills that would tax several services, including travel and event planning. ASTA voiced...

Johanna Jainchill

A duty to inform readers on political issuesI believe the government is, once again, failing the travel industry. And I also believe that it is useful for our readers to...

Federal appeals court throws out Biden's airline fee disclosure rule

Federal appeals court throws out Biden's airline fee disclosure ruleThe court ruled that Biden's DOT failed to comply with public-comment requirements.

The London cityscape.

Price goes up for the U.K.'s online travel authorizationThe fee, which goes into effect Feb. 25, is now 20 British pounds -- about $27. All U.S. visitors must pay it.

Hotel trade group applauds the release of additional H2-B visas

Hotel trade group applauds the release of additional H2-B visasAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association CEO Rosanna Maietta called the move "critical to help hotels address staffing shortages...

American last served Venezuela in 2019

American Airlines wants to return to VenezuelaAmerican is working with the U.S. federal government on a security assessment and to obtain the necessary permissions.

An ICE protest in Minneapolis in early January.

Immigration protests in Minnesota put pressure on local hotels and chainsHotels have been caught in the middle of the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota and the protests in...

For flyers who don't have a Real ID, the TSA is now offering a ConfirmID that can be purchased for $45.

Flyers can now purchase TSA's Real ID alternativeThere is a $45 charge for ConfirmID, which is good for 10 days and can be used to board flights beginning Feb. 1.

Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest sparks industry concerns

Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest sparks industry concernsThe president wants to compel credit card issuers to cap their interest rates at 10% for one year. Banks, airlines and other...

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