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Airlines

Iran and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Resuming Regular Direct Flights

Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been strained in recent years, so regularly scheduled direct flights between the two countries would be a colossal step in further establishing ties.

Reuters | 5 months ago

Tourism

Paris’ Louvre Entrance Fee Spike Foreshadows Pricey 2024 Olympic Games

Visitors to Paris will need to have deeper pockets as the city readies to host the Olympic Games next year.

Reuters | 5 months ago

Hotels

Extended-Stay Boom Fuels Choice-Wyndham Competition

Wyndham's fast-growing extended-stay category intensifies the competitive dynamics of Choice Hotel's take-over bid as both companies vie for the increased business from construction workers and related trades.

Amina Niasse, Reuters | 5 months ago

Tourism

Senators Call for China Travel Ban After Jump in Respiratory Illness Cases

David Shepardson, Reuters | 5 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Canada’s New Tax Rule Curbs Airbnb Deductions to Address Housing Shortage

Is the measure enough to address the housing shortage? Airbnb argues that it only benefits the economy and empowers locals

Nivedita Balu, Reuters | 6 months ago

Airlines

China and U.S. Discuss Further Increase of Flights Between the Two Countries

Another increase in flights between the U.S. and China would be a major boon for both countries' travel industries, especially since neither of them have yet to make a full recovery from the pandemic.

Reuters | 6 months ago

Ground Transport

Mexico to Boost Passenger Rail in Bid to Reduce Freight’s Dominance

Tourism would be a beneficiary if Mexico indeed gets serious about boosting passenger rail traffic.

Raul Cortes and Stefanie Eschenbacher, Reuters | 6 months ago

Airlines

FAA to Name a Panel to Tackle Pilot Mental Health Issues

The FAA's mental health committee is a long overdue step to help pilots overcome the many of the issues making their jobs difficult.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 6 months ago

Airlines

Emirates Profits Soar, Fueled by International Travel Demand

International travel demand, lower fuel costs, and fuller planes have pushed Dubai's flagship carrier to record growth.

Reuters | 6 months ago

Airlines

Singapore Airlines Posts Half-Year Profit As Air Travel Demand Picks Up

Pre-covid travel demand, joint venture with Vistara Air are all the things the airline is positive about

Rishav Chatterjee and Nausheen Thusoo, Reuters | 6 months ago