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The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has released two solicitations seeking applicants to perform tourism marketing for the U.S. market and deliver support services for destination stewardship.

Hawaii solicits vendors for tourism marketing and destination managementThe requests for proposal follow the introduction of state bills to replace the Hawaii Tourism Authority with another entity.

A graphic showing a United plane losing altitude shortly after takeoff from Maui.

United plane recovers from dive after Maui takeoff in DecemberA Boeing 777 taking off from Maui dove sharply for 18 seconds before leveling out at 775 feet and continuing safely on to San...

Travel advisors from China on a Hainan Airlines West China Travel Trade fam to Los Angeles.

When will Chinese tourists return? Recovery is expected to be gradualThe importance of China couldn't be overstated. About 2.9 million visitors from the country spent $15 billion in the U.S. in...

House passes bill to dump vaccine mandate for visitors

House passes bill to dump vaccine mandate for visitorsThe U.S. Travel Association applauded, calling the Covid-19 vax requirement for foreign travelers "outdated."

President Joe Biden gives his State of the Union address on Feb. 7. He is flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris and House speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Biden denounces airline and hotel fees in State of the Union speech"Americans are tired of being played for suckers," Biden said during the address to Congress.

Since April 2022, the CDC has required that non-U.S. citizens need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before traveling by air into the U.S.

U.S. Travel Association calls for dropping the vax requirement for visitorsU.S. Travel CEO Geoff Freeman said requiring a Covid-19 shot "is not necessary policy today."

The FAA said that United removed the fire system warning check for Boeing 777s from its preflight checklist in 2018.

FAA proposes to fine United Airlines over preflight checklistThe FAA proposed a $1.15 million civil penalty against United for allegedly failing to perform a required fire system warning...

The Royal Guard at Buckingham Palace in London.

U.K. to require electronic travel authorizationThe U.K. government plans to have a process in place by the end of 2024.

One more good reason to throw an antiquated maritime law overboard

One more good reason to throw an antiquated maritime law overboardPanama's latest attempt to grab U.S. tourism dollars is a good example why the 1886 Passenger Vessel Services Act must be...

ASTA's Lobasso to serve on DOT's aviation antidiscrimination subcommittee

ASTA's Lobasso to serve on DOT's aviation antidiscrimination subcommitteeThe Department of Transporation appointed Peter Lobasso, ASTA's senior vice president and general counsel.

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