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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 »Maryland, Northeast rail to get boost in 15-year plan 
Maryland, Northeast rail to get boost in 15-year plan
Summer travel forecast: Longer waits, fewer choices
May 28, 2021
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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
March 12, 2020
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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
December 21, 2015
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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
November 6, 2015
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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.
October 9, 2015
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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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Read More »Airlines again changing frequent-flier programs
Airlines continue to tinker with their frequent-flier programs, sometimes in ways that help business travelers but make it harder for occasional fliers to earn a free trip.
Read More »Expedia buys booking site Travelocity for $280M in cash
The deal adds to Expedia's growing portfolio of websites. The Bellevue, Washington-company already owns nearly a dozen travel sites including Hotels.com, Hotwire and Egencia, the world's fifth-largest corporate travel management company.
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Read More »Why cheaper jet fuel won’t mean lower airfares anytime soon
Airlines will save billions this year thanks to cheaper jet fuel, but they aren't likely to share the bounty with passengers — not while so many flights are already full.
Read More »Beyond the Uber surge: How to get around on New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve: the day to overpay for everything from that glass of flat Champagne to the impossibly-high heels you'll wear just once, to, once again, that ride home from Uber.
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