Jimmy Buffett, who died of cancer on Friday, was many things: a singer, a songwriter and a spokesman for tropical escape.But beyond crafting music that inspired listeners to grab a […]
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Back to news homeLas Vegas Suffers as Nevada Economy Droops, Costing Jobs
Pedro Alvarez never imagined his high school job delivering filet mignon and sautéed lobster tail to rooms at the Tropicana Las Vegas would turn into a longtime career.But in a […]
In Remote Work Era, Hotel Operators Make a Bet on Longer Stays
As a road warrior for 35 years, Tanna Pearman has crisscrossed the country, staying at luxury hotels and roadside motels. Her least favorite are boxy convention hotels with cavernous lobbies […]
Watch Out for ‘Junk’ Fees When Booking Travel Online
Many of us are desperate to travel this summer after a pandemic stifled our plans for years. But travelers — and I’m sorry to be a killjoy — should beware: […]
Tech Hacks to Make Traveling Right Now Less of a Headache
Anyone who has gone on a trip in the last year probably has a horror story. Canceled flights have abounded. Customer service wait times with airlines can be hours long. […]
Business Travel Resumes, Though Not at Its Former Pace
Mr. Harteveldt was more optimistic about the prospects for business travel. “If developed countries’ economies remain strong and the war in Ukraine doesn’t spread, then the business travel industry will […]
Disney Takes Visitors to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Galactic Starcruiser will have its grand opening on Tuesday. March, April and most of June are sold out.Disney started working on the starcruiser project about six years ago, Mr. Trowbridge […]
How Omicron Could Knock Economic Recovery Off Track
LONDON — This week, Marisha Wallace finally had to admit that her planned five-day ski holiday in Switzerland in mid-December was not salvageable: The Swiss government’s sudden decision to impose […]
Hotel and Airline Bookings for Business Travel Resume, Hesitantly
Business travel has started again, but in fits and starts.Hotels and airlines have reported a rise in bookings for travel in the United States in the last couple of months.The […]
British Restaurants Are Battling a Staff Crisis, Worsened by Brexit
The problem is not just Britain’s stricter immigration rules. Other workers, in Britain and elsewhere, have left the hospitality industry looking for more stable employment, according to Kate Shoesmith, the […]