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A clean slate at the Hawaii Tourism Authority

A clean slate at the Hawaii Tourism AuthorityAll members of the HTA's board of directors have resigned at the urging of Gov. Josh Green.

Don't let America's tourism marketing go dark: Why slashing Brand USA Is a costly mistakeThe proposed 80% budget cut to Brand USA isn't just bean-counting; it's effectively pulling the rug out from under an entire...

Senate passes Trump's budget bill without restoring Brand USA cutsAs it stands, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reduces Brand USA's federal funding from $100 million to $20 million for the...

The Supreme Court won't hear American Airlines' appeal of the decision that broke up its short-lived Northeast Alliance with JetBlue in 2023.

Supreme Court rejects AA's Northeast Alliance appealThe decision means that the trial court ruling of district court judge Leo Sorokin that shot down the partnership will stand.

The cybercriminal organization mentioned by the FBI, Scattered Spider, is believed to have hacked MGM Resorts International and Caesars in the late summer of 2023.

FBI warns of possible cyberattacks on airlinesThe bureau didn't mention specific airlines in its announcement, which came a day after Hawaiian Airlines reported a systems...

Industry promises a fight for Brand USA's federal fundingSmall towns and big cities from Virginia to Illinois to California expressed grave concern about the harm to U.S. visitor...

A file photo of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv's airport reopens amid Israel-Iran ceasefireEven with the airport's reopening, it is unclear how quickly airlines will resume service there.

Clockwise from top left: Dean Nelson of Departures by Dean; Stacy Ritter of Visit Lauderdale; Folo host Rebecca Tobin and Travel Weekly news editor Johanna Jainchill talk about the effects of the U.S. political climate on LGBTQ+ travel.

Are international LGBTQ+ travelers rethinking the U.S.?Advisors who focus on LGBTQ+ travel say that many of their clients are reconsidering travel to the U.S. -- even to...

An Intrepid Travel tour group at the Grand Canyon.

Intrepid Travel stands up for U.S. national parksThe adventure tour operator donated $50,000 to the National Parks Conservation Association, a group opposing the big proposed...

U.S. issues worldwide travel alert for AmericansWith the U.S. joining the conflict between Iran and Israel, the State Department said, "There is the potential for...

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