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Congress queries Airbnb about 'deceptive listings'A group of U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky.

Should airline on-time metrics be more straightforward?

Should airline on-time metrics be more straightforward?The DOT defines an on-time flight as one that arrives within 14 minutes and 59 seconds of its scheduled arrival. Some say that...

Brand USA takes step toward reauthorization, but it will cost visitorsDrafted legislation calls for a 70% increase in the Electronic System Travel Authorization fee that inbound travelers pay.

The WTTC's Gloria Guevara on opening membership to smaller companies

The WTTC's Gloria Guevara on opening membership to smaller companiesThe group's CEO spoke about being more inclusive, new WTTC data on industry crisis recovery and the group's 2020 Global Summit...

Poland joins Visa Waiver ProgramU.S. officials say the membership, effective Nov. 11, will generate more than $700M in travel spending in the first three...

San Juan will host the 2020 summit. Pictured, Old San Juan.

WTTC opens its doors to smaller membersTourism companies with annual revenue of less than $5 million will be admitted for the first time in the council's 30-year...

DOT proposes to loosen tarmac delay rule

DOT proposes to loosen tarmac delay ruleThe proposed changes give carriers some flexibility in determining when a tarmac delay begins.

Case made for Brand USA at congressional hearingTori Emerson Barnes of the U.S. Travel Association on Tuesday said Brand USA's promotional efforts are critical to the health...

Industry applauds S. Africa's scrapping of birth certificate ruleThe law, enacted in 2015, prevented minors from entering or leaving the country without an unabridged birth certificate.

Consumer groups apprehensive about test of aircraft evacuation standards

Consumer groups apprehensive about test of aircraft evacuation standardsThe test will help the FAA fulfill a congressional mandate to establish minimum aircraft seat widths and minimum requirements...

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