Zoo Boo is Back for Three Weekends in October
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – This October, a spell will be cast over the Detroit Zoo. Zoo Boo, the Detroit Zoo’s annual merry-not-scary event presented by Beaumont Children’s, is returning for three weekends to get guests of all ages in the Halloween spirit. Zoo Boo will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 8-9, 15-16 and 21-23. […]
Third-Party Hotel Management Companies Facing Higher Guest Expectations as Room Rates Increase, J.D. Power Finds
TROY, Mich.:— With average daily room rates at hotels in North America now averaging nearly $150—roughly 15% higher than pre-pandemic levels, hotel guests have become more critical than ever of the décor, amenities and food and beverage options provided by the world’s largest third-party hotel management companies. According to the J.D. Power 2022 North America Third-Party […]
Orlando Welcomes Fall Season With Halloween, Foodie And Cultural Events
ORLANDO, Fla. – One of TripAdvisor’s top destinations for fall, Orlando’s robust calendar of events and activities gives way to a bountiful collection of events celebrating culinary delights, immersive cultural festivals and scream-tastic Halloween experiences. The destination is home to one of the longest-running vegan food festivals in the world, an array of Halloween experiences, a world showcase […]
Ruby Beach reopens after summer closure
PORT ANGELES, Wash. – On September 14, 2022, the Ruby Beach parking area and access road at Olympic National Park will reopen after a three-month closure. Ruby Beach closed to the public in June 2022 to allow construction work to take place. The reopened Ruby Beach features significant improvements to accessibility, allowing visitors of all abilities […]
Yellowstone National Park hosted 582,211 recreation visits in August
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 582,211 recreation visits in August 2022. This is a 37% decrease from August 2021 (921,844 recreational visits), the most-visited August on record, and a 29% decrease from August 2019 (820,006), the last year pre-COVID. On June 13, all entrances to Yellowstone National Park closed due to historic flooding. Park visitors were evacuated […]
Four new international air carriers join TSA PreCheck
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on Wednesday (Sept 14) the expansion of its TSA PreCheck® program with the addition of Air Europa, Flair, Volaris El Salvador, and ITA Airways. Air Europa is a Spain-based airline and member of the SkyTeam Alliance, Flair Airlines is a Canada-based airline with operations throughout North America, Volaris El Salvador operates out of […]
Renewal And Expansion Of San Francisco Tourism Improvement District
Key part of SF’s Economic Recovery will fund promotions to attract leisure travelers, conventions, meetings, and events, and provide support for events at Moscone Convention Center San Francisco, CA—Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Aaron Peskin on Tuesday (Sept 13) announced the approval of the San Francisco Tourism Improvement District (TID), a key component of […]
Canada sees major boost in International Arrival in August 2022
In August, the number of international arrivals to Canada rose sharply from August 2021, continuing the recovery, but not yet reaching levels recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared with August 2021, there were over five times (835,800) as many non-resident visitors arriving from abroad at Canadian airports equipped with electronic kiosks. US residents took 1.1 million trips to Canada through land […]
Extend The Whimsy And Wonder Of “refract: The Seattle Glass Art Experience” With Exclusive, Glass-themed Hotel Packages
SEATTLE – Art lovers can elevate their exploration of Seattle, America’s epicentre of glass art, with a hotel package celebrating Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience, October 13—16, 2022. Refract, a unique festival highlighting the hundreds of glass artists working in the Pacific Northwest spans four days and dozens of locations across the city and region. More than 50 organizations […]
Start of 2022 Fall Foliage and Travel Season in New York State
New York: New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday (Sept 7) announced the start of New York State’s 2022 fall foliage and travel season, highlighted by the return of I LOVE NY’s Fall Foliage Reports and a new I LOVE NY broadcast and digital marketing campaign to showcase popular fall activities and attractions. I LOVE NY is also collaborating […]
