Colorado’s Winter Park Resort said its visitor total increased 75 percent this year because of the revived Amtrak ski train, pictured here. Associated Press The nation’s only airport-to…
Disney CEO Agrees to Extend His Contract Until 2019
Walt Disney Company chairman and CEO Bob Iger, shown in a file photo, extended his contract to lead the entertainment company through July 2, 2019. Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press Bob Iger, Walt…
U.S. Embassies Will Use Extreme Vetting for More Visa Applicants
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has directed U.S. diplomatic missions to identify “populations warranting increased scrutiny” and toughen screening for visa applicants in those gr…
The Whitby opens in New York
Firmdale Hotels, the U.K.-based parent of New York’s Crosby Street Hotel, has opened its second New York hotel, The Whitby.Located at West 56th Street at Fifth Avenue, The Whitby has 86 indiv…
Washington, D.C. Is Trying to Sell Meeting Planners on Inclusiveness
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is the driving force behind the city’s new “Inclusive Innovation” marketing and economic development strategy, which positions the racial and …
U.S. tourism expected to grow this year, but at a bit slower pace
Growth in U.S. travel and tourism is expected to slow this year because of “anti-foreign sentiment” and the dollar’s strength, according to a new report by the World Travel & …
U.S. Tourists Headed Abroad Are a Bright Spot for International Travel
President Trump’s travel ban has caused some destinations and tourism organizations to project fewer international visitors to the U.S. in 2017, but the U.S. outbound travel forecast is much …
Theme Parks Want You to Sit on a Couch Instead of Wait in Line
Theme parks are trying to make waiting in line less painful. A new ride featuring Jimmy Fallon at Universal Studios in Orlando has “virtual lines” that lets visitors explore or watch li…
Cruise Lines See a Tourism Advantage in Cuba and Hope Trump Doesn’t Ruin It
This photo from May 2016 shows the Adonia cruise ship arriving in Havana from Miami. More ships are going this year, and executives are optimistic about the future of Cuba cruising. Desmond Boylan …
Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Cut TSA, Amtrak and Airline Services
The budget documents released by the Trump Administration show cuts may be coming to various areas related to transportation. In this July 31, 2015 photograph, U.S. presidential contender Donald Tr…