Articles tagged “shutdown2013”

Airlines

The U.S. Government Is Using Airline Security Fees to Fill Budget Gaps

The attitude in Congress seems to be: Hey, lets solve the budget impasses by taxing travelers some more. After all, they aren't organized, and we can sneak these new taxes through. But if air travel is a stimulator of the economy, then Congress may be shooting itself in the foot.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

The U.S. Government Is Using Airline Security Fees to Fill Budget Gaps

Tourism

Arizona Wants a Full Refund for Reopening the Grand Canyon

The National Park Service took reigns of the Grand Canyon before the state's money was exhausted, but legislators are now fighting for the full amount and could be waiting for a long time.

Associated Press | 10 years ago

Arizona Wants a Full Refund for Reopening the Grand Canyon

Tourism

U.S. Government Releases 1,300 Stunning Park Photos Before Shutdown

The recent shutdown has demonstrated that taking national parks out of the mix can devastate both local and state finances. On top of that? They're amazing to experience.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

U.S. Government Releases 1,300 Stunning Park Photos Before Shutdown

Tourism

Statue of Liberty To Reopen This Weekend, After New York State Pays For It

Lady Liberty has been through enough over the past year. From Hurricane Sandy to Hurricane Shutdown, the tourists who've come so far to see the monument have been held back.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 11 years ago

Statue of Liberty To Reopen This Weekend, After New York State Pays For It

Tourism

Cost of U.S. Shutdown: Hundreds of Millions in Lost Tourism Revenues

It is a travesty for American travel and tourism industry, and no one cares. At least no one in power who wants to do anything about it.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 11 years ago

Cost of U.S. Shutdown: Hundreds of Millions in Lost Tourism Revenues

Tourism

American Tourism’s Gallery of Shame: Sorry Tourists, We’re Closed

American tourism's gallery of shame.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 11 years ago

American Tourism’s Gallery of Shame: Sorry Tourists, We’re Closed

Tourism

6 Tourism Trends We’re Tracking at Skift This Week

Skift | 11 years ago

Media and PR

Shutdown 2013: Americans and Visitors Take to Social Media To Show Impact

The United States recently started promoting itself as tourist destination overseas, but these images shared on social media channels worldwide will send a much louder and unwelcoming message to potential visitors.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Shutdown 2013: Americans and Visitors Take to Social Media To Show Impact