Us Inbound Tourism News
Aer Lingus adds two new transatlantic departures for summer 2019
The new services to Montréal and Minneapolis-St. Paul will add a quarter of million additional seats annually to Aer Lingus’ transatlantic network, which already offers 2.8 million seats annually between Ireland and North America
Wow launches low-cost flights to Orlando
The inaugural flight to Orlando International Airport will depart on December 18th, with flights departing from London Gatwick and Edinburgh via Reykjavik.
British Airways to take off for Pittsburgh in April next year
British Airways will become the only airline to offer a direct flight from the UK to Pittsburgh when a new service takes off next year. From April 2nd, the airline will launch a year-round four-per-week service to the Pennsylvanian city from Heathrow.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Trump travel ban hits United States tourism
Following the decision by the United States supreme court to uphold a travel ban on a number of Muslim-majority countries, Michael McCormick, executive director of the GBTA, explains what impact the move is likely to have on business tourism in the country.
VisitPittsburgh hosts stakeholders at US Embassy in London
VisitPittsburgh has hosted tour operators, media and partners at the United States Embassy in London as it seeks to boost its profile as a tourism destination for UK visitors. Guests heard about the city and its story of transformation.
Found in Miami urges residents to support tourism sector
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau has unveiled the evolution of its Found in Miami global marketing campaign to tourism partners.
Margaritaville moves into accommodation with Compass brand
Designed to help travellers relax, rejuvenate and escape the everyday, Compass by Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts points owners in a new direction, with an economically efficient select-service model that connects travellers with the original lifestyle brand in a personalised, welcoming boutique hotel setting.
United Airlines launches seasonal Edinburgh-Washington connection
United Airlines has inaugurated its nonstop seasonal service between Edinburgh and its Washington Dulles International Airport hub.
Illinois visitor numbers hit record high
Visitors to Illinois hit an all-time high in 2017, government Bruce Rauner announced earlier. Nearly 114 million people travelled to the state last year to ‘Enjoy Illinois’ and give a $1.1 billion boost to the state’s economy.
Orlando sets new benchmark in United States travel
Officials have announced a historic milestone in the travel industry, as Orlando became the first US destination to surpass 70 million annual visitors.
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Illinois launches new Frank Lloyd Wright self-guided tours
A new tourism trail showcasing some of Frank Lloyd Wright’s ground-breaking work has been launched in Illinois by the Illinois Office of Tourism.
Eurowings launches new Düsseldorf-Fort Myers connection
German low-cost carrier Eurowings has launched a direct flight from Düsseldorf to Fort Myers in the USA. Passengers will fly to the southeast of the United States three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) and can also combine their flights to or from Düsseldorf with a connection via Munich to optimise their travel plans.