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Overtime threshold to rise nearly 50%

Overtime threshold to rise nearly 50%Currently, employees with a salary lower than $23,660 have to be paid overtime if they work over 40 hours per week. The...

U.S. Travel names new public affairs headTori Barnes replaces Jonathan Grella.

KSL Capital Partners' Eric Resnick discusses his WTTC panel

KSL Capital Partners' Eric Resnick discusses his WTTC panelThe company's CEO will sit on a panel at the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit next month. It's theme: building...

U.S. Travel promotes Barnes to executive v.p. postShe is stepping into the role previously held by Jonathan Grella, who is starting his own firm, JAG Public Affairs, but will...

U.K. protects aviation in event of no-deal Brexit

U.K. protects aviation in event of no-deal BrexitThe U.K. will continue to grant air traffic rights to EU carriers.

Marriott CEO: Source of cyberattack still unknown

Marriott CEO: Source of cyberattack still unknownAppearing before a U.S. Senate subcommittee Thursday, Arne Sorenson was asked if he believes China was responsible for the...

Marriott CEO testifying at Senate hearing on data securityEquifax CEO Mark Begor also will testify.

Tax on travel services proposed in Nebraska, UtahASTA said Utah's tax reform bill is the most urgent, as legislators are trying to pass the bill before the legislature adjourns...

State Department reissues travel advisory for BahamasThe current advisory remains at Level 2 but urges travelers to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to New Providence...

DOT bans lithium batteries in cargo holdThe rule impacts the transport of cellphones and tablets, which are powered by lithium batteries.

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