One of the primary amenities that sets a hotel apart from your home — daily housekeeping — is disappearing.
Read More »Omicron variant unravels travel industry’s plans for a comeback
Tourism businesses that were just finding their footing after nearly two years of devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic are being rattled again.
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Read More »US keeps ban on nonessential border crossings to slow COVID
The U.S. government on Friday extended a ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Read More »Summer vacationers bring boost to Maryland destinations
Marylanders are finally traveling again. But while the rise in customers has been a saving grace for some businesses, others are both relieved and stressed.
Read More »Maryland, Northeast rail to get boost in 15-year plan
A coalition of transportation agencies and Amtrak released a 15-year plan of rail improvements for the congested Northeast Corridor.
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Read More »Summer travel forecast: Longer waits, fewer choices
After a year of coronavirus lockdowns, the start of summer beckons with vacation plans made possible by relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. But a severe worker shortage brings a warning for travelers: Expect delays and pack a little patience. Lifeguards and hotel ...
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Read More »US ban on European visitors escalates travel industry pain
President Donald Trump's 30-day ban on most Europeans entering the United States is the latest calamity for a global travel industry already reeling from falling bookings and canceled reservations as people try to avoid contracting and spreading the coronavirus.
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Read More »Md. bill for travel websites could be headed for veto override
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s Senate president said Monday he’s confident Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill designed to ensure that third-party travel websites pay all of the state’s sales tax is headed toward an override vote. Senate President Thomas V. ...
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Read More »Bleisure travel shows Orlando parks not just for kids
A helicopter manufacturer landed a new model chopper at Walt Disney World. A tech conference booked Universal’s Harry Potter park. Those are just a few examples of how conventions and conferences take advantage of Orlando, Florida’s theme parks when they ...
Read More »Bringing a spouse on a business trip? Consider this.
NEW YORK — Bringing your significant other on a business trip might sound like a no-brainer. The hotel room and rental car are already paid for. Your loved one can be a companion when you have downtime, as well as ...
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