• Thu, May 1, 2025

by: GOBankingRates

7 Amazing Summer Travel Destinations With Affordable Flights in 2025

Summer is typically an expensive time to travel, but vacationers might be getting a break this year. Check Out: 6 US Cities Where You Can Still Enjoy a Luxury Vacation for Cheap Read Next: 4 Low-Risk...

by: HoopsHype

Damian Lillard to travel with Bucks to Indianapolis, no timeline yet for return

Jim Owczarski: Damian Lillard will travel with the #Bucks to Indianapolis, but he will not put a timeline on his return. He did say once he feels he's ready to play physically (i.e. movement,…

by: Vogue

Can "Grief Travel" Help Transform An Aching Heart?

With grief-related wellness on the rise, so-called "griefcations" are trending.

by: Forbes

Canadian Travel To U.S. Plunges 32% In March As Boycott Escalates

The Canadian travel boycott of the U.S. picked up steam last month, setting up a potential $6 billion economic loss in commerce in 2025.

by: Fortune

Amazon CEO says the $2 trillion retailer is 'pretty maniacally focused' on keeping prices down amid tariff pressure

Andy Jassy told analysts during an earnings call "there's maybe never a more important time in recent memory" to maintain prices.

by: WKRG

Millions of visitors traveled to Mobile in 2024: Alabama Tourism Department

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The city of Mobile saw a 2.2% increase in visitors from 2023 to 2024, according to the Alabama Tourism Department. A Visit Mobile news release said 3.5 million people visited Mobile in 2024 — the largest growth in the state. "These visitors accounted for $1.9 billion in travel-related spending in Mobile," […]

by: SheKnows

10 Pieces of Kid-Friendly Luggage That Make Traveling a Breeze

Traveling with kids gets a bad rep, but instead of leaning into the negative remarks from just about everyone with an opinion, help eliminate some of the chaos by gifting your little travelers with luggage that's all for them. Kid-friendly luggage pieces give them a sense of responsibility and importance that makes them feel so …

by: Fortune

Trump's tariffs are the 'No. 1 topic' on the minds of robot makers hoping to beat China amid supply chain 'inconveniences'

Humanoid makers are looking at a potential bright side to the geopolitical shifts.

by: Fortune

Stocks close higher as tech giants report profits and expansion plans

Meta and Microsoft surprised to the upside on better-than-expected showing from AI the previous day.
  • Fri, May 2, 2025

by: ESPN

Injured Scheifele won't travel with Jets for G6

Jets coach Scott Arniel said Thursday that star center Mark Scheifele will not travel with team ahead of Game 6 against the Blues.

by: Investopedia

Airbnb Says Economic Uncertainties Are Causing Softer US Travel Demand

Airbnb shares pulled back slightly Friday, a day after the vacation rental site warned that economic conditions were leading consumers to pull back on travel spending.

by: Newsweek

US travel warnings for Middle East, Asia amid Iran tensions

It comes as a fourth round of Iran nuclear talks was delayed.

by: WJCL

Traveling with the president: Alabama commencement address

White House Correspondent Kalyn Norwood is traveling with President Trump as he delivers the first commencement address of his second term

by: Euronews

ATM 2025 highlights AI, accessibility and sustainability as key definers of the future of travel

The 32nd edition of the annual travel trade show is expected to have drawn record-breaking numbers of participants.View on euronews

by: WAFF

Travelers are using ChatGPT to plan their upcoming trips

Justin Carter is a professor at the University of North Alabama. He has been utilizing ChatGPT to plan his entire study abroad trip to Italy this summer.

by: WSOC

Airport implements new elevator communication plan after traveler complaint

The Charlotte Douglas International Airport has a solution after Channel 9 reported last year on a complaint about out-of-order elevators with no clear signs pointing to the working lift.

by: BuzzFeed

"It's The Most Beautiful Island In The World": Older Adults Are Revealing The Best Travel Destination They've Ever Visited

"As we get older, our travels become less about partying, and more about having unique and authentic cultural experiences."

by: Fortune

Trump's 2026 budget claws back $163 billion in domestic spending while boosting defense

Trump budget moves to claw back $163 billion in domestic spending while boosting defense

by: ThePrint

Accused on bail doesn't have inherent right to seek permission to travel abroad: HC

Lucknow, May 2 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court has ruled that an accused who has been granted bail does not have an inherent right to seek permission to travel abroad for attending a relative's wedding and a leisure trip. The Lucknow bench of the court said a relative's wedding overseas and a pleasure trip to […]

by: CNN

He danced in the airport and missed his flight. Then he inspired a TikTok travel trend

Here's why airport dancing has become the latest viral travel trend, with travelers across the world spinning through baggage claim and twirling through terminals, getting millions of views in the process.

by: Reuters

US revokes Romania from visa waiver travel program

The Trump administration said on Friday it is removing Romania from the U.S. visa waiver program allowing visa-free travel to the United States. The outgoing administration of then President Joe Biden said on January 9 it was admitting Romania to the program, saying it had met stringent security requirements including entering into partnerships with U.S. law enforcement to share information on terrorism and serious crimes.

by: WTVF

Desiree Strydom offers a safe haven to a stranded traveler in Music City

Strydom was helping at the front desk when an older woman needed her help. A devoted Elvis fan headed for Graceland, the 80-year-old's trip never happened.

by: KITV

Hawaii health officials report new-travel related dengue virus case

The Hawaii Department of Health reported a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oahu Friday, May 2.

by: Forbes

The World's Best Beaches, The EU's New 'Golden Visa' Ruling And Other Travel News

Plus, an insider's guide to Paris' Golden Triangle, cruise lines' private islands and fragrances from the world's top hotels.

by: Fortune

Trump got a strong jobs report, but maybe not the way he wanted

The bulk of new jobs in April came from industries that do not necessarily reflect the administration's priorities.

by: Reuters

United Airlines travelers face check-in issues on website and app

United Airlines said on Friday it was experiencing issues with travelers unable to check in for upcoming flights. Travelers were facing issues related to accessing the airline's website and app, data from Downdetector showed. United, in a post on social media platform X, said, "We're aware of the issue at hand and are working to get it resolved as soon as possible."

by: Forbes

These Waterfront Resorts Are Ideal For Wellness-Focused Summer Travel

From the shores of a beachfront resort in the Caribbean to a luxurious haven in Greece that overlooks azure waters, these wellness resorts offer something extra for all.

by: CNN

He danced in the airport and missed his flight. Then he inspired a TikTok travel trend | CNN

Here's why airport dancing has become the latest viral travel trend, with travelers across the world spinning through baggage claim and twirling through terminals, getting millions of views in the process.

by: Forbes

Dubai Is Best City For Solo Women Travelers, Per New Study

A new study says Dubai is safe and the best city for solo female travelers, but a rights group says women there don't have equal rights, and the State Department warns about women walking alone.

by: Fortune

Global study finds people in Indonesia flourish the most. Here's why

The Global Flourishing Study surveyed over 200,000 people in 22 countries.

by: Fortune

Michelle Obama warns Gen Z: Don't let the Ivy League's 'scam' you

"Do not let these people scam you," Michelle Obama says.

by: Forbes

'Solos' Helps Solo Travelers Avoid Hidden Single Supplement Fees

Solo travelers often feel misled by tour pricing as the advertised price is based on a room for sharing and the price increases dramatically during the booking process.

by: Forbes

Irish Travel Retailer ARI In Expansionist Mode As It Tops $1.6 Billion

'Joy On Your Way' is how ARI couches its retail philosophy and it seems to be paying off.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold as of May 2, 2025

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here's a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

by: Fortune

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week (April 26-May 2, 2025)

See which Fortune 500 companies are making changes to their C-suite ranks.

by: Fortune

The 3 steps smart CEOs are taking in a volatile tariff environment: Russell Reynolds CEO Constantin

Economic and geopolitical uncertainty are top of mind for C-suite leaders, according to the latest report on leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds.

by: Fortune

Employers kept hiring steadily in April, unfazed by tariff announcements

U.S. employers added 177,000 jobs last month.

by: Fortune

What women founders think of Trump's first 100 days

"The government's all-out war on any kind of program that supports women or minorities is very deeply felt," says one VC.

by: Fortune

Here's why founders should make sure they have an HR in place before hiring their 50th employee

It's a critical inflection point.

by: Fortune

Why Kohl's CEO firing serves as a warning for C-suite executives

CEO turmoil continues at the company.

by: Fortune

Lutnick: 'I have a deal done, done, done, done' as China, Japan and India warm to trade talks

Green shoots are at last appearing in trade negotiations between the U.S. and major economic partners, after a frosty reception showed no signs of quick deals.

by: Fortune

The new extreme in 'founder friendly' deals: Complete board control

Mira Murati and Andreessen Horowitz are working on a funding round that could set a new standard for "founder friendly" deals.

by: Fortune

'Flood' of illicit vapes from China are now dominating the e-vape market, warns Altria

Altria is seeing a great deal of activity in the e-vapor market, but warned regulated products are being undercut by illicit imports.

by: Fortune

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let it strip legal protection from 350,000 Venezuelan migrants

The status allows people already in the United States to live and work legally because their native countries are deemed unsafe for return due to natural disaster or civil strife.

by: Fortune

The CEOs of Accenture and Delta on how they deal with 'fear and uncertainty'

Also: McDonald's says consumers are cutting back, Kohl fired its CEO after only 3 months.

by: Fortune

GOP-controlled House votes to block California from phasing out sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

California for decades has been given the authority to adopt vehicle emissions standards that are stricter than the federal government's.

by: Fortune

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 2, 2025

See Friday's report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.

by: Fortune

China says it's evaluating U.S. talks, hinting at possible thaw

China's Commerce Ministry noted senior U.S. officials have repeated expressed willingness to talk to Beijing about tariffs in a statement on Friday.

Stocks close higher as tech giants report profits and expansion plans

Meta and Microsoft surprised to the upside on better-than-expected showing from AI the previous day.
On May 1, 2025, the stock market closed with significant gains, driven by robust tech sector earnings and ambitious expansion plans announced by major companies. The S&P 500 rose by 1.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.9%, and the Nasdaq surged by 1.8%. Key contributors to the market's performance included strong quarterly profits from leading tech firms like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, which not only exceeded expectations but also outlined aggressive growth strategies. These plans involve significant investments in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and global market expansion, boosting investor confidence and fueling optimism about future economic growth.

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