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“Closed” signs greet visitors at the National Museum of American History.

Effects of shutdown on industry small so far, but future unclearWhile the partial government shutdown has yet to have a major impact on travel, fears are growing among a cross section of...

A family at the Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park.

As shutdown drags on, national park tour operators grow uneasyA lack of staffing in national parks has had a minimal impact, but tour operators are very concerned about the long-term...

"If airport security screening operations are really impacted, that could cause people to start canceling trips," ASTA's Eben Peck said.

ASTA: Shutdown pain loomsThe Society is closely monitoring the government shutdown and its effects on the travel industry, which have been minimal thus...

Despite shutdown, plenty to do in D.C.

Despite shutdown, plenty to do in D.C.The city's destination marketing organization is letting travelers know that Washington is open for business.

Airports say TSA blue flu having minimal impact

Airports say TSA blue flu having minimal impactDespite reports of a higher than normal number of TSA agents calling in sick as the partial federal government shutdown moves...

Carla Dove of the Smithsonian Institution Feather Identification Lab examines feathers after aviation bird strikes.

Efforts mitigate danger of aircraft bird strikesCarla Dove and her team at the Smithsonian are one piece of a little-known but well-organized effort also involving the federal...

Sector: Policy

Sector: PolicyAfter November's historic midterm election, many wondered if the shift in the House of Representatives would impact Cuba travel...

Travel Weekly's Preview 2019

Travel Weekly's Preview 2019Our annual prognostications by sector -- air, ocean and river cruising, hospitality, tours, the retail channel and more -- and...

The downtown Seattle waterfront.

Hotels groups successfully appeal Seattle panic-button lawPart of the ordinance was declared unconstitutional.

Passengers queued up at Ninoy Aquino Airport.

U.S. says Manila airport security not up to codeThe Department of Homeland Security is requiring airlines to notify passengers in writing that Ninoy Aquino Airport falls short...

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