Tag: shutdown
EscapeMaker to host all women-led first-ever Virtual Agritourism Conference
Fourteen women industry experts join forces to create an evergreen educational resource for innkeepers, farmers, winemakers, craft beverage producers and ... Read More
India: Jet Airways’ demise leads to spike in airfares, massive hotel cancellations
The abrupt shutdown of Jet Airways operations has left Indian tourism industry a worried lot as it has led to ... Read More
India’s Jet Airways halts all international and domestic operations
One of India's major airlines, Jet Airways, has announced it is temporarily halting flight operations on Wednesday after the carrier ... Read More
Frankfurt airport grounds all flights after drone sighting
Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt Airport), the largest airport in Europe, had to halt all incoming and outgoing flights after ... Read More
Domestic, international travel weather shutdown turbulence
Travel to and within the U.S. grew 3.2 percent year-over-year in January, according to the U.S. Travel Association's latest Travel ... Read More
Travel losses exceed $800 million due to US government shutdown
The previous US government shutdown 35-day stalemate sidelined hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay, created disarray in national ... Read More
Trump declares national emergency to circumvent Congress, get money for his pet project
In an attempt to build his long-promised 'border wall' without congressional approval, President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency. ... Read More
Why does the European Union Parliament condemn Zimbabwe again?
The European Union yesterday renewed sanctions against Zimbabwe after condemning the chaotic situation of human right abuses in that Southern ... Read More
U.S. Travel applauds Bill to end 9/11 fee diversion
"The U.S. travel community strongly supports Chairman Thompson and Chairman DeFazio's measure to end the practice of using the '9/11' ... Read More
IATA urges US government, industry, to work together to grow aviation’s benefits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the United States government and industry to work together to ensure that aviation ... Read More
Mass demonstration and chaos at U.S. airports in case of a government shutdown
"To all Americans: if there is anything this shutdown has taught us, it should be that labor rights matter. We ... Read More
Bill to shield FAA from future government shutdowns welcomed by airlines
Airlines for America (A4A) today issued the following statement in support of Congressman Peter DeFazio's bill that would shield FAA ... Read More
US Travel: Shutdown sending immediate shockwaves throughout US economy
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President Jonathan Grella issued the following statement today: "This morning's reports of air traffic control ... Read More
TSA Union: Government shutdown threatens aviation security!
American Federation of Government Employees National President J. David Cox Sr. today issued the following statement: "As the representative of ... Read More
FAA shuts down New York’s LaGuardia Airport, all incoming flights halted
US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has halted all incoming flights to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport amid air traffic controller ... Read More
American Bus Association to Trump & US Congress: End government shutdown!
The American Bus Association again calls on Trump and Congress to come together and end this government shutdown immediately. Read More
No Southwest Airlines flights for Hawaii travelers
The US government shutdown means there will be no budget flights for Hawaii travelers on Southwest Airlines. Read More
Transcript for NACTA Red Alert: How safe is flying during U.S. government shut down?
The FAA is looking for experienced air traffic controllers. This is already true in normal times. Today the NACTA website ... Read More
Federal employees impacted by government shutdown at Silicon Valley Airport get help
Produce and non-perishable foods weer distributed to SJC staff affected by the government shutdown. Read More
The more Mexican you are, the bigger your airline discount
AeroMexico airline is offering a discount based on DNA heritage. Read More
Hotel Association of NYC offers free rooms to furloughed federal workers
In a show of goodwill to thousands of workers affected by the government shutdown, the Hotel Association of New York ... Read More
Shutdown solidarity: Teamsters deliver lunch to unpaid air traffic controllers
Yesterday, as a gesture of union solidarity, members of the Teamsters Local 357 Executive Board led a group of Teamsters ... Read More
Veteran US tour operator: Don’t let government shutdown stop your vacation plans
As America’s government shutdown continues to set a record for longevity, this tour operator has seen a rise in consumer ... Read More
US Tourism industry presses for shutdown to government shutdown
Group tour and travel associations from the US Tourism industry came together to urge Congress and the Administration to end ... Read More
Canadians seem to care more about US air traffic safety than Trump does
Trump's government shutdown has left many US federal workers wondering when their next paycheck is going to arrive. With US ... Read More
Government shutdown or not, Bryce Canyon National Park remains open
As the partial federal shutdown continues, Garfield County's Office of Tourism wants the public to know that Bryce Canyon National ... Read More
New York City Town Hall stars Mayor DeBlasio
It is not a surprise that politics has morphed into an entertainment vehicle. The people who populate the White House ... Read More
US Government Shut Down: What it means for Hawaii Tourism
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has created a special Alert page on its website providing industry partners, visitors and residents ... Read More
London’s Gatwick Airport shuts down, grounds all flights
Thousands of passengers have been affected by drones flying over the UK's second busiest airport's runways. London's Gatwick Airport's runway ... Read More
FAA shutdown widely impacts economy
ARLINGTON, Va. - The ongoing FAA shutdown is having a broad and deep negative impact on aviation and our economy. Read More
Strike shuts down iconic Paris museums and tourist hotspots
Paris - A strike called by trade unions to demand more state funds and additional personnel for cultural institutions shut ... Read More
Mexico’s lack of tourists makes way for locals
MEXICO CITY — It was truly a lonely planet Saturday for street vendors and restaurateurs in Mexico City's favorite tourist ... Read More