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Proposal for minimum airline seat width is voted downThe measure proposed by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), considered last Thursday as an amendment to an FAA reauthorization bill...

From left, Arne Sorenson, Penny Pritzker and moderator Nick Ross on stage at the WTTC Global Summit.

Borders and terror the ubiquitous topics at WTTC summitMarriott International CEO Arne Sorenson called the recent spate of terror attacks the “greatest threat to international travel...

New law protects Mississippi businesses that refuse to cater same-sex weddingsThe bill has drawn criticism from LGBT groups and Starwood Hotels & Resorts, which published an open letter to the Mississippi...

TSA checkpoints have had no terrorist incidents occur since 9/11.

Luck among factors that help U.S. airports avoid terrorismRobust intelligence-gathering and advantageous geography are considerations, too.

FAA allowing more flights at NewarkThe agency said the airport has registered "significant improvement in on-time performance and delays."

Florida governor's office scrutinizing tourism agencyGov. Rick Scott has ordered an examination of Visit Florida’s funding in the wake of an Orlando Sentinel story that detailed...

President signs bill to extend FAA fundingObama's signature came one day ahead of the expiration of the previous FAA extension.

Travel beyond boundaries

Travel beyond boundariesAmong the many topics to be discussed at the World Travel and Tourism Council's summit in Dallas are how cyberterrorism affects...

Lindblad Expeditions, in connection with National Geographic, supports conservation efforts, such as this one in Antarctica.

Tourism for Tomorrow Awards to reward environmentally responsible practicesA desire to recognize the best practices in sustainable tourism -- and enlightened self-interest -- have inspired the WTTC...

U.S. updates travel warning for TurkeyThere have been four suicide bombings in Turkey this year, including two in Istanbul.

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