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Disney Union Workers to Get 37 Percent Wage Increase

Approximately 32,000 union workers at Walt Disney World will get raises of about $3 an hour by the end of the year and raises of about 37 percent of their current salaries by 2026 under a tentative five-year agreement.

31 mins ago

Tourism

U.S. Visitor Visa Wait Times Remain Stuck at Over 400 Days on Average

We're four months into 2023 and first-time visitors from the U.S.'s top inbound countries still have to wait nearly a year for just an interview. This is slowing down the U.S.'s recovery to its pre-pandemic level.

Dawit Habtemariam | 33 mins ago

Tourism

U.S. Road Trips This Summer Could Be Just as Pricey as Last Year

U.S. road trippers can't catch a break. Fuel stockpiles are dwindling but travel demand is expected to remain high. Result: More sticker shock ahead at the pump.

Shariq Khan, Reuters | 2 hours ago

Online Travel

Travelzoo to Launch Its Travel Metaverse Within Weeks

One can make the argument that Travelzoo is embarked on a foolhardy mission to create a metaverse. On the other hand, gamers and Gen Z may have something to the contrary to say about that.

Dennis Schaal | 2 hours ago

Announcements

Deciding Which Travel Industry Award to Apply For

Not sure which IDEA Award categories to apply for? We can guide you in the right direction based on your industry.

Nicole Meyer | 3 hours ago

Tourism

The Impact of Dubai Loosening Up on Alcohol to Boost Tourism May Have Its Limits

Although other destinations in the Middle East and North Africa may not consider making more alcohol accessible as a key part of their tourism strategies, they'll surely notice if it helps Dubai boosts visitor numbers.

Harriet Akinyi, Skift | 4 hours ago

Short-Term Rentals

Timeshare Companies to Face More Consumer Lawsuits

Litigation against timeshare resorts isn't uncommon. But, even if the lawsuits get class action status, the damages for publicly traded companies including Hilton, Marriott and Travel + Leisure Co. are unlikely to be significant as it is part of "normal course of business."

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 5 hours ago

News Blog

HomeExchange Buys Another Home Swap Company

Just weeks after buying Love Home Swap from Travel + Leisure Co., Paris-based HomeExchange acquired French competitor My weekend for you. My weekend for you was founded in 2017 in southeast France. Its network of 1,200 hosts welcome travellers to their homes for free over a weekend to discover a particular region. The site claims…

Srividya Kalyanaraman | 6 hours ago

News Blog

Booking.com Became Major League Baseball’s Official Online Travel Partner

Booking.com, which has marketing relationships with the International Cricket Council and the Union of European Football Associations, is playing ball with Major League Baseball. Pictured is a Spring Airlines A320 bedecked as Booking.com as seen on July 7, 2018. Source: Flickr.com/ Kwok Ho Eddie Wong https://tinyurl.com/4m6a58jf The company will officially announce today that it has…

Dennis Schaal | 7 hours ago

Tourism

Amsterdam Looks to Dim Red Light District Tourism

Amsterdam is trying to find a balance between its international reputation as an open and free city and resident quality of life. As it pursues its objective, it will have take on some restrictive measures in the Red Light District that run the risk of challenging its reputation.

Dawit Habtemariam | 8 hours ago

Airline Weekly

How India Is Preparing for Its Goal of 1 Billion Airline Passengers

India has big plans for its aviation sector, and a lot of that rests on its homegrown airlines. All eyes will be on Air India which, following the Vistara merger, will end up as the country’s only full-service carrier.

9 hours ago