Us Travel News
Chicago Voted “#1 Best Big City in the U.S.” for Historic Sixth Straight Year
Choose Chicago President and CEO Lynn Osmond announced today that Chicago has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the sixth straight year by Condé Nast Traveler through their 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Air Canada to Launch New, Non-stop Transborder Routes to the U.S
Air Canada today announced new, daily transborder flights between Halifax-and-Newark and Vancouver-and-Houston. The year-round routes will start in December and conveniently link these major urban markets, as well as provide easy onward connections through Air Canada’s and its partner United Airlines’ global networks.
The Plaza Appoints Luigi Romaniello as Managing Director
The Plaza New York has appointed Luigi Romaniello as its managing director. In this role, Romaniello will oversee all aspects of the luxury hotel, including daily operations, guest experiences and continued growth strategies.
When planning a fall getaway, it matters where you stay
Stretching 469 miles through the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most scenic drives in America. Road trippers who make the journey are rewarded with breathtaking overlooks, epic hiking, unique cultural opportunities, and a bevy of breweries, cideries and wineries.
As Las Vegas Airport Approaches a Record, Tourism Officials are Rewarded
As Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas approaches record for capacity in October, executives with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority are being rewarded with bonuses and raises for bringing tourism back from being practically non-existent.
Short-term surge in US travel but headwinds on horizon
The U.S. Travel Association projects that all segments of travel, in spite of rising inflation, will surge in the short term due to pent-up demand and consumer savings. However, this is not expected to last, leading to slower growth in the next four years of its biannual forecast.
Where to celebrate Fourth of July in the US
In celebration of the US Independence Day, Fourth of July is a federal holiday with events across the country for all to join in on. From beachfront fireworks, barbecues and concerts to authentic American parades and games, the summertime festivities are a prime time to experience American neighbourhoods and cities.
World Travel & Tourism Council welcomes US decision to remove testing for travellers
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “We welcome the decision by the Biden administration and CDC to lift the damaging testing requirement for travelers. It will provide much-needed relief to the embattled sector.
USTOA makes statement on lift of US pre-departure Covid testing
Terry Dale, president & CEO of the United States Tour Operators Association has welcomed the US announcement of its lifting requirement for pre-departure COVID-19 testing.
AGA welcomes lifting of pre-departure Covid testing
The American Gaming Association has welcomed the White House’s decision to lift the COVID-19 testing requirement for international air travellers to the United States, saying the move puts the United States on equal footing with other countries and will provide a major boost to the nation’s travel and hospitality industries.
Travel sector to create six million U.S. jobs
The WTTC calls for immediate action by the U.S. to open borders to international travellers to enable a return to pre-pandemic levels. The tourism body also predicts the travel sector can contribute over 9% to U.S. GDP and 6 million new jobs over the next decade with the support of the new U.S. National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Ten killed in Texas as train collides with vehicle
Ten people have been confirmed dead following a collision between a train and a bus carrying prisoners in Texas. The vehicle is believed to have lost control on an icy stretch of road before sliding down an embankment and hitting the train.