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Shutdown impact spreads to travel agencies

Shutdown impact spreads to travel agenciesMore than half of Rodgers Travel's business is from government contracts, and that business is off at least 90%.

Social media stars featured in Brand USA campaignInfluencers are starting in South Dakota, driving a specially designed Volkswagen bus and Chevrolet Impala, posting photos and...

Shutdown sets back Southwest's Hawaii plans

Shutdown sets back Southwest's Hawaii plansEmployees within the FAA who oversee the aircraft certification process are on furlough.

Shutdown increasing corporate travel risksShould the partial government shutdown result in flight cancellations, corporate travelers might look to defer trips when...

“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...

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