U.S. Agency TSA is prepared for more travelers this holiday travel season

US agency TSA is prepared for higher passenger volumes for the Spring Break travel season

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen an increase in travel this year and anticipates airport security checkpoints nationwide will be very busy this holiday travel season. The season kicks off with Thanksgiving travel, which begins Friday, Nov. 18, and concludes Sunday, Nov. 27. “We expect to be busier this year than last year at […]

Seattle Museum Month Makes February the Best Time to Visit for Budget Travelers

Seattle Museum Month Makes February the Best Time to Visit for Budget Travelers

SEATTLE – Deal lovers will want to start making their travel arrangements to Seattle for February 2023, when Seattle Museum Month returns to offer some of the best savings all year. From February 1-28, guests staying in one of nearly 70 downtown Seattle hotels will receive a Seattle Museum Month pass for up to four people, granting […]

Gift Yourself a Solo San Diego Trip this Holiday Season

San Diego Tourism Authority Announces Its 2023 Tourism Accelerator Cohort

While the holiday season is about connecting with friends and family, the most important relationship to nurture is with oneself. Traveling solo can provide an entirely unique experience, allowing individuals to connect with themselves, call the shots when exploring, and make new memories and friends. Whether solo travelers are in search of an escape from […]

California Invites Visitors to Explore Major New Attractions and Openings in 2023

2023 California Visitor’s Guide Celebrates Diverse Offerings & Insider Travel Tips

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California invites travelers to discover a wealth of new offerings coming to the Golden State in 2023, ranging from theme park experiences and cultural attractions to photo-worthy museums and luxury resorts. California’s diversity is embodied in the innovative new experiences and attractions opening in 2023, along with the reimagination of its time-honored classics,” […]

Record numbers, full garages expected at MIA for Thanksgiving

Record numbers, full garages expected at MIA for Thanksgiving

This year, Miami International Airport expects to have its busiest Thanksgiving travel period ever, with 1.8 million passengers projected from Friday, November 18 through Tuesday, November 29, for a 4% increase over the record-setting period in 2021. MIA is projected to average 150,000 passengers per day during the 12-day Thanksgiving travel season, compared to 144,000 […]

Yellowstone National Park hosted 232,117 recreation visits in October 2022

Yellowstone's winter season begins Dec. 15, 2022

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 232,117 recreation visits in October 2022. This is a 27% decrease from October 2021 (316,662 recreational visits), and a 36% increase from October 2019 (171,339) which was the last year before COVID. On June 13, all entrances to Yellowstone National Park closed due to historic flooding. Park visitors were evacuated over the next […]

More Than $600 Million in Refunds Returned to Airline Passengers Under DOT Rules 

IATA: 2022 SAF Production Increases 200% - More Production Incentives Needed to Reach Net Zero

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday (Nov 14) announced historic enforcement actions against six airlines, which collectively paid more than half a billion dollars to people who were owed a refund due to a canceled or significantly changed flight. These fines are part of DOT’s ongoing work to ensure Americans receive […]

Leading indicator of international arrivals to Canada, October 2022

International arrivals to Canada nearly doubled in Dec 2022 compared with Dec 2021

The number of international arrivals to Canada (non-resident visitors and returning Canadians) more than tripled compared with October 2021, approaching but not yet reaching levels recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic. The 570,100 non-resident visitors that arrived from abroad in October at Canadian airports equipped with electronic sensors were more than double those that arrived in the same month in 2021. […]

Canadian Pacific Holiday train to return to the US states this November

Canadian Pacific Holiday train to return to US states

This November, once again most famous Canadian Pacific Holiday train will return to the rails in the U.S., as the train does not offer rides to members of the public, but it will bring festive joy across thousands of miles to more than 160 communities throughout Canada and the U.S. in just over three weeks.  Canadian […]