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U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman said international travel to the U.S. is projected to be down 6% this year, driven by a 25% decline in travel from Canada.

U.S. Travel Association CEO on perceptions of the U.S. as a destinationIn an executive interview at The Phocuswright Conference, Geoff Freeman weighed in on the current climate and the state of U.S....

Cruise industry fails to stop Hawaii cruise tax

Cruise industry fails to stop Hawaii cruise taxA federal judge denied CLIA's attempt to overturn Hawaii's 11% cruise tax, scheduled to take effect Jan. 1.

The ancient city of Bukhara is a top tourism draw in Uzbekistan.

Uzbekistan permits visa-free travel for AmericansStarting Jan. 1, the Central Asia country is allowing visa-free stays of up to 30 days.

Customs and Border Protection has proposed that Visa Waiver Program travelers provide their social media from the last five years.

Proposed social media screening troubles the U.S. Travel AssociationU.S. Travel said the policy could have a chilling effect on travel to the U.S.

ICE using TSA data to identify flyers who are subject to deportationAfter the program was revealed by the New York Times, the Department of Homeland Security said that it was working to make sure...

According to documentation in the Federal Register, the CBP said social media history is needed to protect the U.S. "from foreign terrorists and other national security and public safety threats."

U.S. proposes social media inspections on visitorsThe U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed a requirement that visitors from Visa Waiver Program countries submit...

Delta forecast a $200 million hit to its Q4 profit due to the government shutdown.

IATA: Government shutdown, tariffs cost U.S. airlines in 2025IATA said the entire airline industry will realize $9.50 of profit per passenger this year, but North American airlines just...

The Trump administration's DOT has waived Southwest's final $11 million payment of a $140 million civil penalty.

DOT waives Southwest's final payment of 2023 fineThe DOT said Southwest has significantly improved its operations since the airline's holiday meltdown in 2022.

DOT puts Peraton in charge of air traffic control overhaul

DOT puts Peraton in charge of air traffic control overhaulThe security and technology company, which is owned by private equity firm Veritas Capital, will manage the construction of a...

A dining car on a long-distance Amtrak train.

Amtrak chugs along with record ridership and revenueFor fiscal year 2025, Amtrak recorded growth, including on its long-distance routes that are attractive to vacationers.

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