Some business owners in the tourist industry of Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island say they’re experiencing a severe worker shortage because of a drop in federal visas.The federal government l…
Southwest beefs up California service
LAS VEGAS — Southwest Airlines will enhance its California network with the introduction of 12 new routes next spring.The airline announced the routes Monday as it extended its flight schedul…
Hawaii’s $9.5 Billion Commuter Rail Project May Never Be Finished
Honolulu’s planned $9.5 billion rail transit project is one of the most expensive per capita in the nation. But it’s facing a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, and the future of th…
Walt Disney World Characters Are Rebelling Against the Teamsters
In this August 3, 2017 photo, Ralph Singer, a member of the Teamsters Union, voices complaints about the union leadership in Orlando, Florida. Local members say their complaints to the internationa…
Travel This Week: ASTA Conference Opens at a Beleaguered SeaWorld
The American Society of Travel Agents’ annual get-together kicks off Sunday night with its opening reception in — of all places — SeaWorld San Diego.Many travel companies stuck wi…
Orlando Tourism Strip Outside Theme Parks Is Getting a New Neighborhood Vibe
The Orlando tourist strip known most for attracting conventioneers and thrill-seeking visitors — International Drive — is getting another identity.In recent years, thousands of full-tim…
Solar Eclipse Set Tourism Record in Grand Teton National Park
Monday’s total solar eclipse turned out to be a record-breaking event for Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.Park spokeswoman Denise Germann says the weekend before the eclipse and the day …
New Mexico Tells Trump Eliminating National Monuments Is a Bad Business Move
Tribal leaders, conservationists and elected leaders gathered Thursday to express their frustrations and keep pressure on the White House to ensure two national monument areas in New Mexico remain …
Visit Florida Pays Employee Bonuses Despite Legislative Pressures This Year
Visit Florida will adjust how it compensates its workers in the future. In this, August 8, 2015 photo, beach goers enjoy a day on the sand on South Beach, in Miami Beach, Florida. Wilfredo Lee / As…
U.S. Interior Secretary Asks Trump Not to Eliminate National Monuments
In this May 28, 2013 photo, a hiker walks on a rock formation known as The Wave in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said he’s recommending that…