Articles tagged “washington”

Tourism

Washington, D.C.’s $20 Million Bet on Global Tourism

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Washington, D.C.'s tourism budget, Airbnb's New York history, and Sonesta's junk fee lawsuit.

Washington, D.C.’s $20 Million Bet on Global Tourism

Coronavirus

White House’s $20 Billion Payroll Support Proposal Falls Short of Airline Demands

It's not quite the CARES Act extension U.S. carriers wanted, as Washington's bailout offer is below the $25 billion they've been calling for.

White House’s $20 Billion Payroll Support Proposal Falls Short of Airline Demands

Airlines

China Eases Flight Curbs After U.S. Targets Its Carriers

China's policies are about to become even more complex, and airlines will need to jump through even more hoops if they want to increase flight frequencies to the country.

China Eases Flight Curbs After U.S. Targets Its Carriers

Business Travel

Managing a Wolf Sanctuary Means Animals — Not Visitors — Are the Boss

Tourists are welcome to visit Wolf Haven International in Washington state, but the needs of the sanctuary's residents — which include two species of wolves, wolf-dogs, and coyotes — are always prioritized. The sanctuary's co-manager Pamela Maciel Cabañas is devoted to making sure that happens.

Managing a Wolf Sanctuary Means Animals — Not Visitors — Are the Boss

Online Travel

Expedia Calls Trump’s Travel Ban ‘Detrimental to Business’ in New Lawsuit

From a financial standpoint, President Trump's executive order temporarily blocking travel to the U.S. from the seven countries is going to cost money for Expedia and other travel companies. That's just the dollars and euros part of it -- the moral and legal issues loom large, as well.

Expedia Calls Trump’s Travel Ban ‘Detrimental to Business’ in New Lawsuit

Hotels

High-End Crowdfunding Experiment Tries to Turn Vacant School Into Hotel Complex

If everything is about "local" in the hotel business these days, this development project in Bothell, Washington, is the epitome of such efforts.

High-End Crowdfunding Experiment Tries to Turn Vacant School Into Hotel Complex