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Slump in overseas visitors the curse of a strong dollarMany tourism leaders also blame the political rhetoric out of Washington for contributing to an already difficult situation.

Martha's Vineyard would be "crippled" without J-1 workers, said Nancy Gardella, executive director of the island's chamber of commerce.

Many industry leaders in panic over fate of J-1 visas under TrumpThe administration is reportedly considering an overhaul of the program, which allows more than 300,000 visitors, mostly...

Brand USA's journey to 100M visitors to take longer than plannedThe growing strength of the dollar in recent years has meant a growth slowdown for inbound tourism.

Marriott pledges support of children brought to U.S. illegallyThe hotel company is in favor of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), a federal program that the Trump administration...

Hotels, DMOs demur on pot tourism, while upstart businesses embrace itTo fully comprehend the chasm in attitudes about marijuana-related tourism that exists between pot advocates and the...

Quintana Roo, which includes Cancun, was added in the most recent warning.

State Dept. updates Mexico warning, adds resort statesThe new warning for the first time added the states of some of the country's most popular resort areas, such as Baja California...

Concerns mounting over impact of Brexit on open skies accords

Concerns mounting over impact of Brexit on open skies accordsNegotiations are underway to preserve the liberal policies that currently govern commercial flights between the U.S., the U.K....

Pekoske confirmed as TSA admnistratorThe Air Line Pilots Association and Airports Council International -- North America endorsed him.

House Democrats request investigation of DOT appointeesThe lawmakers have asked the inspector general to look into whether the appointees violated federal lobbying laws by advocating...

Court orders FAA to review airplane seat sizesJustice Patricia Millett wrote, "As many have no doubt noticed, aircraft seats and the spacing between them have been getting...

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