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Travel industry
North Carolina encourages staycations
by
Leoneda Inge
Aug 6, 2021
With long-distance tourism limited, the state tries to attract residents to local destinations.
United places its biggest order for new planes
Jun 30, 2021
It's a sign that United believes travel is back and is betting on growth again.
Americans still hesitant about international travel
Apr 30, 2021
Even as domestic travel picks up, consumers say they are wary of getting on international flights.
Budget airlines may have an advantage as people seek low-cost leisure escapes
Apr 5, 2021
The airlines may be able to offer the fares travelers are looking for, as some who are vaccinated start to plan domestic trips.
Airports explore new ways to forecast travel amid pandemic
by
Leoneda Inge
Jan 11, 2021
A travel analytics firm is helping the Raleigh-Durham International Airport forecast using data officials haven't tapped before.
The travel industry is still in a slump during the holiday season
Dec 25, 2020
AAA estimates that the number of travelers will be down by about 30 percent for Christmas and New Years.
For the United Airlines CEO, the top job means "taking care of people"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Dec 14, 2020
Scott Kirby talks about taking the helm at a major airline during the height of the pandemic.
For public good, not for profit.
With pandemic restrictions forcing holiday travel cancellations, can you get refunds?
Dec 9, 2020
Most major airlines have dropped most ticket change fees, but lodging refund policies are more of a patchwork.
RV sales are up amid pandemic travel limitations
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 25, 2020
Over the summer, many people didn’t go on vacation and stay in hotels. Instead, they bought RVs.
Hotel operators forecast bleak prospects as COVID-19 surges
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 19, 2020
The holidays, usually a busy time for the hotel industry, won't help this year as many families stay at home.