News Briefs

Travel spending in the state reached an all-time high of $150.4 billion last year, surpassing the record $144.9 billion spent in 2019 — spending that is 3.8% higher than 2019 and 5.6% higher ... Read More

‘The Travel Brief’, the weekly Head for Points travel trade newsletter

Welcome to 'The Travel Brief', your weekly round-up of UK business travel and loyalty news plus the latest reviews and features from the Head for Points team. Read More

Bowman’s Travel Brief: Is Airplane Food Really That Bad?

Airplane food isn’t bad, you’re just in the wrong seat. This is one thing travelers learn once they’ve had a meal in first class. The problem is, majority of travelers, myself included, don’t travel ... Read More

10 Must-Know Updates: US Domestic News Briefs

This summary covers the latest US domestic news, including legal battles over voter registrations in Texas, decisions on Trump’s election case, California’s approach to homeless crisis, federal funds ... Read More

Bowman’s Travel Brief: The Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus

Love them or hate them, but the hop-on, hop-off bus remains a packed commodity this summer travel season. Is it the best way to see a city? No, definitely not. But personally, I have a soft spot for ... Read More

Labor Day travel bookings up in the US this year — here are the top destinations

A new AAA study indicates Labor Day weekend travel bookings in the U.S. are up 9% this year over 2023, and shows the most popular destinations in the country for the holiday. Read More

Maui County news briefs for Aug. 31

MPD announces impaired driving campaign for Labor Day Weekend Starting this Thursday, August 29th, and continuing through the holiday weekend, the Maui Police Department’s Traffic Division will ... Read More

Travel Archives January 2015

launches service with $23 one-way fares Regional travel briefs: Columbus Travel EXPO, Hocking Hills Comfort Food Cruise, Hocking Hills Winter Hike, murder mystery in Geneva-on-the-Lake ... Read More

Teenage boy arrested during traffic stop in Joliet Thursday after attempting to flee police, possessing modified firearm

A seventeen-year-old boy was arrested by Joliet police Thursday afternoon after he attempted to flee from officers during a traffic stop. The juvenile also allegedly discarded a gun during the ... Read More

Top Entertainment News Briefs: Matthew Perry's Doctor Charged, Oasis Reunion Spurs Travel, and More

A doctor involved in Matthew Perry's death expresses remorse, Oasis reunion boosts travel searches, Nicole Kidman feels vulnerable at Venice Film Festival, Basel to host 2025 Eurovision, technical ... Read More

From Tamil Nadu to New York, unique & sustainable Lantana elephant sculptures travel the world

The ‘Great Elephant Migration’ aims to spread awareness about human-animal interaction through elephant sculptures made by indigenous communities from South India. Read More

Around town: Pasco news briefs

PASCO — SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained ... Read More