Autumn Inspires Travel To Washington, DC
New hotels, redesigned museums, theater, attractions and cultural events await visitors in the nation’s capital this fall Washington, DC – Destination DC, the official destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital, is primed to help travellers visit Washington, DC this fall by providing ideas for activities, stays and great value. This fall, catch DC’s exciting […]
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at New Jersey’s Newark due to mechanical issue
A United Airlines flight from New Jersey to Brazil made an emergency landing at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport because of a mechanical issue on early Thursday (Sep 22). United Airlines said in a statement “After our aircraft experienced a mechanical issue shortly after takeoff, it remained in the air to burn fuel and […]
U.S. Travel Association’s: Sustainability and innovation are not just buzzwords, but central pillars of the industry’s growth in the coming years
WASHINGTON – One clear takeaway from the U.S. Travel Association’s Future of Travel Mobility conference: Sustainability and innovation are not just buzzwords, but central pillars of the industry’s growth in coming years. Over the full-day event at Washington, DC’s Union Station on September 20, leaders from some of America’s largest travel, transportation and technology companies joined public […]
U.S. DOT: Air Travel Consumer Complaints increased by 16.5% in July from June
Flight Cancellations Drop From 3.1% in June to 1.8% in July WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation on Thursday (Sep 22) released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of July for on-time performance, consumer complaints received, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. There was […]
New York City Subways and Metro-North Railroad See Highest Ridership Numbers Since March 2020
New York: Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday (Sep 21) announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority set pandemic-era ridership records on the New York City subway, with 3.76 million riders on Tuesday, September 20, and MTA Metro-North Railroad with 188,800 riders, topping the previous record set on Wednesday, September 14, of 181,600. When combined with bus […]
Fewer Flights, More Crowded Terminals Negatively Affecting Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Tampa International Airport and Indianapolis International Airport Rank Highest in Respective Segments Air traveller satisfaction with North American airports reached an all-time high in 2021 when passenger volumes were still just a fraction of the historical norm. Now, as global passenger volume ticks back up to 91% of pre-pandemic levels and labour […]
New Hampshire Tourism Officials Project Another Strong Fall Season
4.3 million visitors, $2 billion in summer travel spending expected Concord, N.H.– The New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) expects the state’s tourism growth to continue into Fall 2022, with a projected 4.3 million visitors and spending exceeding $2 billion. This year’s projected visitation will continue a multi-year growth period for New […]
San Diego’s Not So Spooky Spirits
Spooky season is just around the corner, so what better way to celebrate than with some spirits? And for those scared of ghosts and ghouls, there’s no need to fret because there’s nothing scary about these spirits. San Diego’s nickname “Capital of Craft” extends far past beer and cocktail programs to an array of liquors, […]
Las Vegas Celebrates its First Major Professional Sports Championship Title, Las Vegas Aces World Champs
Las Vegas – Las Vegas celebrated its first major professional sports championship title yesterday with a festive parade along the iconic Las Vegas Strip honouring the 2022 World Champions, the Las Vegas Aces. The parade culminated at the Fountains of Bellagio at Bellagio Resort & Casino, where thousands of fans and visitors gathered for an on-stage […]
Three People were killed when 2 planes collide over Colorado
Three people were reported dead after two planes collided midair Saturday (Sep 17) morning in Boulder County, Colorado. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported, “A single-engine Cessna 172 and a Sonex Xenos collided and crashed near Vance Brand Airport in Longmont at around 8:50 a.m.”
