August 20, 2021
Comments Off on 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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July 30, 2021
Comments Off on 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.
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July 14, 2021
Comments Off on 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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May 28, 2021
Comments Off on 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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March 12, 2020
Comments Off on 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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December 21, 2015
Comments Off on 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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November 6, 2015
Comments Off on 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 ...
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October 9, 2015
Comments Off on 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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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 »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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