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WTTC introduces rating system for environmental sustainabilityThe organization is encouraging sustainable practices in travel and wants to raise awareness of those practices with consumers...

GAO report: Airline agents endure a lot of abuseApproximately 10% of airline customer service agents were physically assaulted in the last year, according to the report.

Travel advisors granted exemption in Calif. IC bill

Travel advisors granted exemption in Calif. IC billASTA and the California Coalition of Travel Organizations applauded the decision that will, if passed, allow agencies to use...

Old Faithful erupts at Yellowstone National Park.

National Parks Service reviewing controversial new fee for coachesAt issue is a proposal requiring coaches to pay a $300 permitting fee at each of the country's 400-plus national parks.

The specially designed bottles that hold Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

TSA bans collectible soda bottles from Star Wars: Galaxy's EdgeThe bottles are not allowed in carry-on or checked bags because they too closely resemble grenades.

Survey: Cost, safety concerns key reasons travelers avoid U.S.

Survey: Cost, safety concerns key reasons travelers avoid U.S.Expensive flights, long distances and unfavorable exchange rates are three of the top reasons international travelers are not...

TSA talking up Real ID at airportsThe TSA has begun verbally advising travelers who use identification that is not Real ID-compliant that they will not be able...

Recalled MacBook Pro laptops banned from flightsThe FAA said it reached out to airlines in early July to alert them of the recall.

ASTA supports federal IC billASTA applauded a bill introduced in Congress that would harmonize federal laws used to classify workers as independent...

Inbound travel slump forecasted to be long-lasting

Inbound travel slump forecasted to be long-lastingThe U.S.'s share of international travelers is expected to continue to fall through 2022, according to the U.S. Travel...

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