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Kauai, Hawaii. The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has created two new marketing campaigns meant to attract responsible visitors who are care about the environment and are mindful of rules and safety.

Two new marketing campaigns from HawaiiThe campaigns from the Hawaii Tourism Authority target responsible visitors and the Japanese market.

The FAA reauthorization bill flew through the Senate by a count of 89-4.

Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill, but without ASTA-backed amendmentSen. Rand Paul submitted an amendment designed to counter a new DOT rule requiring ticket agents to pay airline refunds when...

Starting July 11, only bookings from travel agencies that have reached preferred status with the airline will earn AAdvantage points.

Government panel hears ASTA's complaints against American AirlinesASTA addressed panelists from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Department of Transportation on May 9.

The DOT will evaluate the FAA's actions to address maintenance noncompliance and violations at United.

DOT Inspector General will audit FAA's oversight of United AirlinesThe audit follows a string of safety-related incidents at United that drew national headlines in March.

"It's great to hear some markets are doing well, but not enough markets are doing great." -- U.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman

Inbound U.S. travel is surging, but the recovery is unevenFlorida is doing great drawing Europeans, but West Coast destinations are lagging because Asia visitation is in the early...

Mark Pestronk

The DOT has deputized state AGsEarlier this year, the DOT authorized officials in 18 states and territories to investigate whether travel agencies (as well as...

ASTA urges members to lobby for amendment to FAA bill

ASTA urges members to lobby for amendment to FAA billThe amendment from Sen. Rand Paul would counter a new DOT rule, relieving travel agencies from being on the hook for refunds...

The U.S. Travel Association said that two-thirds of flyers widely support facial-recognition technology.

U.S. Travel denounces proposal to curtail airport biometricsU.S. Travel Association CEO Geoff Freeman is sounding the alarm about an amendment put forth by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and...

Travel agencies faced with new overtime regulation

Travel agencies faced with new overtime regulationThe Department of Labor has ordered a salary threshold increase for overtime pay from the current $35,568 to $43,888 on July 1,...

New airfare refund regulations a win for consumers

New airfare refund regulations a win for consumersAirlines will be required to proactively notify flyers that they are entitled to a refund. It could be a paradigm shift for...

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