Category: USA Travel News
USA travel & tourism news. What is important for American Tourism, Stakeholders and officials. Latest travel and tourism news from the United States of America. Local and national news moving the travel and tourism industry in the U.S. The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis Chicago is known for influential architecture and on the west coast, Los Angeles' Hollywood is famed for filmmaking.
NASA Conducts Test for Moon Mission
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 17, 2021NASA conducted a hot fire Saturday of the core stage for the agency's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will ... Read More
The Chinese Virus: US State Department released a shocking fact sheet
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 17, 2021COVID-19 may have been an experiment that went wrong in the development of a horrifying chemical weapon by the Chinese ... Read More
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia names new Hotel Manager
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021Lasvigne joined Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia in 2017 as part of the pre-opening team Read More
U.S. Travel Praises President-elect Biden’s Emergency Relief Plan
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 15, 2021“Accelerating the distribution of vaccines is the key to getting travel back to normal, and we applaud President-elect Biden’s emphasis ... Read More
FAA issues Super Bowl LV flight requirements for General Aviation pilots
Harry S. Johnson- January 15, 2021FAA publishes a webpage with information for Tampa, Fla. area airspace and airports Read More
Delta Air Lines bans pro-Trump hoodlums from its flights
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Delta Air puts Donald Trump supporters who heckled Mitt Romney and Lindsey Graham on no-fly list Read More
Florida Keys Tourism: ‘Name’ COVID-19-fighting robot at Key West Airport
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021The robot emits high-intensity ultraviolet UV-C wavelength light designed to remove 99.9% of harmful airborne and surface pathogens including the ... Read More
Groups challenge Trump Administration’s latest assaults on Endangered Species Act in Hawaii
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Trump administration issued two new regulations that strip vital protections from federal lands necessary for the conservation of threatened and ... Read More
Visit Plano announces new staff members
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Visit Plano names Steve Yearwood new Association and SMERF Sales Manager and Olivia Woodward new Event Services Coordinator Read More
US travel agency air ticket sales show seasonal trend in December
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021US travel agencies' December 2020 air ticket sales were down 83% compared to December 2019, when sales totaled $6.1 billion Read More
IGLTA Foundation introduces new 2021 Board officers
Chief Assignment Editor- January 14, 2021The IGLTAF will remain focused on providing diverse market research for all members, mentoring new LGBTQ+ businesses and emerging destinations, ... Read More
Allegiant Air announces new nonstop service from Nashville to Key West
Harry S. Johnson- January 14, 2021Nashville is known for its friendly travelers who are eager to explore the Florida Keys Read More
Belize and Costa Rica respond to new CDC requirement for US travel
Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor- January 14, 2021As the cases of COVID-19 continue to accelerate in the America, the US CDC has instituted a new protocol for ... Read More
US Black travelers more influenced by safety concerns & representation in marketing than European Black travelers
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021The findings of this report, along with the sustained calls by Black travelers for diversity and equality, should be an ... Read More
US DOT adopts new airline passenger protections
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021New regulations that apply to airlines bumping passengers and mishandling baggage announced Read More
How you can influence the future of Aviation?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 13, 2021The World Tourism Network emerged out of a grassroots initiatives known as rebuilding.travel. Aviation veteran Vijay Poonoosamy, a former VP ... Read More
US Travel: We appreciate CDC international travel testing mandate
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021With a risk-based, layered approach to health and safety throughout every aspect of travel, it’s possible to both protect public ... Read More
World Tourism Network: New COVID-19 rules for US airlines not enough
eTN Managing Editor- January 13, 2021Arriving in the United States of America from a foreign country now means a mandatory COVID-19 test within 3 days ... Read More
Sabre and Jeju Air renew long-term distribution partnership
Harry S. Johnson- January 13, 2021Jeju Air and Sabre Corporation affirm long-term relationship as the carrier ramps up route resumption Read More
AIANTA CEO appointed to National Marine Sanctuary System Business Advisory Council
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021The advisory panel will work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to promote sustainable recreation and tourism within the ... Read More
United Airlines receives hospital-grade certification for cleaning and safety
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021Recognition from APEX and SimpliFlying underscores that United will continue to innovate and raise the standard when it comes to ... Read More
Salt Lake City convention hotel on track for fall 2022 opening
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021Estimated to cost $377 million, Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City is scheduled to be completed and hosting its first guests ... Read More
Americans’ top post-COVID travel destinations revealed
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021American travelers are not just ruminating, but planning post-COVID domestic and long haul leisure travel Read More
Hemingway look-alikes urge COVID-19 safety for Florida Keys Tourism
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021Florida Keys tourism council’s ongoing “Play It Safe” video series promote personal responsibility and health protective measures to combat COVID-19 ... Read More
IHG Owners Association announces new CEO
Harry S. Johnson- January 12, 2021John Muehlbauer Appointed Chief Executive Officer of the IHG Owners Association Read More
New dual General Manager appointed at The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Miami Beach
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021Jacqueline “Jackie” Volkart has been named GM of Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour Read More
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes unveils $30 million renovation and redesign
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes will also be renovating its beautiful sprawling pool and cabanas and the luxe Ritz-Carton Club ... Read More
Lisa Mize named executive director of Saugatuck Douglas Area Convention and Visitor Bureau
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021During a very challenging 2020, Lisa successfully navigated the CVB through a pandemic that threatened the survival of area businesses ... Read More
Armed and Dangerous: US Protesters Planning Attacks?
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 11, 2021The Parler Social Media Network, a social media that welcomes right-wing messages and claims it's about "Free Speech" is down. ... Read More
US travel agency air ticket volume still down nearly 70%
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021ARC reports that airline ticket sales by US travel agencies are still in the red Read More
Best states for adrenaline seekers named
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021California has more options for the likes of rock climbing, surfing, hiking, skydiving, and hang gliding than any other state Read More
Emirates expands its operations in the Americas
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021Emirates resumes flights to Seattle, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York JFK, Toronto and Washington DC Read More
World’s first Airbus A321P2F delivered
Harry S. Johnson- January 11, 2021Airbus A321P2F is the first aircraft in its size category to offer containerized loading in both the main and lower ... Read More
Fisher Island Hotel History
Stanley Turkel CMHS hotel-online.com- January 9, 2021Once a one-family island home of the Vanderbilts, and later several other millionaires, Fisher Island off South Florida, was sold ... Read More
FAA and NASA strengthen partnership in commercial space activities
Harry S. Johnson- January 8, 2021FAA-NASA collaborate to advance US commercial space sector, aid science and technology, and help coordinate US national space policies Read More
Trump lost, but UNWTO election fraud by Georgia candidate may succeed
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 8, 2021US President Donald Trump and UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili have something in common. The urge to stay in power no ... Read More
