Railbookers Group, operating under its Amtrak Vacations brand, has unveiled the “Stars and Stripes Collection,” a new series of 23 rail vacation itineraries. This collection is specifically designed to showcase the beauty and history of the United States by train Read More …
I’m just full of bad news today. A rising trend across major U.S. destinations involves cities increasing their hotel taxes, variously termed bed, occupancy, or tourist taxes, which significantly drives up the total cost of an overnight stay. Industry analysis Read More …
Despite the temporary challenges of the 2025 US federal government shutdown, a group of resilient cities demonstrated exceptional strength in maintaining a thriving tourism sector. San Francisco, Houston, Philadelphia, Orlando, Midland, and Washington successfully navigated the disruption, proving that local Read More …
Culinary Backstreets, a leader in narrative-driven food tours, has enthusiastically expanded its offerings in South America with two wonderful new full-day experiences. “Backstreet Bites of Buenos Aires: Cafés, Parrillas and Beyond” successfully launched on September 10, 2025, and “Discovering the Read More …
The ongoing US government shutdown, while a challenging situation, is being handled with commendable dedication by the vast majority of essential personnel who keep the nation’s travel infrastructure operational. Despite a lack of pay, over 74,000 workers, including Air Traffic Read More …
The current US government shutdown is undeniably creating a challenging environment for the American tourism industry, but the underlying strength and resilience of the sector and its essential workers deserve recognition. While the situation has led to significant disruptions, the Read More …
United Airlines is beautifully championing inclusivity in the workplace with the exciting expansion of its groundbreaking Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program. In a wonderful move that strengthens its commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities, the airline is bringing this Read More …
This Independence Day, a truly special and memorable celebration awaits on the water. Across the United States, some of the most spectacular July 4th fireworks displays offer a breathtaking viewing experience for boaters. Watching the vibrant colors light up the Read More …