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The WTTC said that without urgent action to restore confidence, it could take years for the U.S. just to return to prepandemic levels of international visitor spend.

WTTC calls projected decline in international visitors 'a wake-up call' for U.S.The U.S. is on track to lose $12.5 billion in inbound visitor spending this year, according to the latest Economic Impact...

Thus far, the Real ID rollout has been mostly smooth, in part because enforcement has been measured.

TSA takes flexible approach to Real ID enforcementThe TSA's enforcement of the new Real ID requirement varies from airport to airport.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discussed Newark Airport and the U.S. air traffic control system on NBC's "Meet the Press" on May 11.

Troubled Newark Airport faces temporary flight capThe FAA will convene with domestic airlines this week to negotiate flight reductions at Newark Airport.

Trump dismisses vice chair of the NTSB

Trump dismisses vice chair of the NTSBAlvin Brown, a Democrat who Joe Biden appointed to the National Transportation Safety Board last year, has been fired.

In the days since April 28, cancellations at Newark often exceed 10% of flights.

FAA pledges fixes for Newark, but disruptions could continueTravelers flying from, to or through Newark Airport might have to endure a long summer of travel disruption.

Hawaii's Transient Accommodations Tax will apply to cruises in 2026. Pictured, Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America sailing in Hawaii.

Hawaii's accommodations tax will apply to cruise linesThe Hawaii Legislature approved a bill that raises the Transient Accommodations Tax, and the governor intends to sign it into...

Planes line up for takeoff at Newark Liberty Airport in this 2023 photo.

FAA unveils plans for immediate air traffic control fixes at Newark Liberty"This includes accelerating technological and logistical improvements and increasing air traffic controller staffing," the...

TSA is encouraging flyers who don’t have a Real ID or an acceptable alternative to arrive to airports early on May 7.

What flyers need to know as Real ID enforcement beginsThe TSA and airports are encouraging travelers to arrive at airports early on May 7.

Newark Airport's Terminal A.

Outdated technology and stress-related absences contribute to Newark Airport chaosThe FAA said that some controllers who work Newark arrivals and departures have taken time off to recover from the stress of...

Clockwise from top left: Hotels editor Christina Jelski, managing editor Rebecca Tobin and news editor Johanna Jainchill.

The state of travel today: Q1 results, volatility, 'noise' and what's nextTravel Weekly editors look at travel markets and the uncertainty uncovered in travel's first quarter: what's up, what's down,...

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