• Mon, May 5, 2025

by: WIFR

Celebrate local businesses with the return of National Travel and Tourism Week

GoRockford wants to highlight Forest City businesses when National Travel and Tourism Week kicks off in May.

by: Travel + Leisure

This Man Booked a Vacation for Himself After His Wife Said They Can't Afford a Trip

The mom of two teens shared her shocking family travel dilemma on a British parenting web forum.

by: The West Australian

Burning issue for travellers facing searches in US

Stephen Scourfield on security and the risk of running foul of officials

by: floridaphoenix

Lawmakers pass restrictions on state employees' politicking, cut off funds for agency heads' travel

In a near-unanimous vote, the Florida House gave final approval Friday to a bill tightening restrictions against state employees' participation in political campaigning. The bill, HB 1445, is narrower than what the Florida House first proposed. The lower chamber wanted to bar state employees from soliciting contributions for political parties, committees, or candidates during working […]

by: Seattle Times

As solo travel increases, hotels step up

Solo travel is no longer a niche trend. The industry expects a nearly 10% cumulative annual growth rate through 2030, and it isn't limited to one age group either - millennials, Gen Z and even retirees increasingly choose to take...

by: Sporting News

Barcelona could travel to play in empty stadium for Catalan Derby | Sporting News

by: WTVF

New AAA survey project more TN summer travelers despite economic uncertainty

AAA says you may want to prepare for busy roads over the next few months as projections show summer travel trends are much higher than last year.

by: abc7NY

Travel woes continue at Newark Airport, new air traffic control plan expected this week

Several issues have led to delays and cancellations for about a week, and those disruptions were happening again Monday morning.

by: Food & Wine

8 Coffee Orders That Every World Traveler Should Know

Here's what to order in the birthplace of espresso, the home of Starbucks, and beyond.

by: WGME

Airbnb awards nearly one year of free rentals

What if you could spend a year traveling the world — for free? Marquita Harris is one of the lucky few. Airbnb is paying her approximately $45,000 to travel and stay in rentals anywhere she wants while working from home as a journalist. "In the past, I've worked for major outlets. And I'm very used to being in the office and logging on for zooms," Harris said. "My most recent piece I wrote for + , I wrote about this amazing entrepreneur.

by: BuzzFeed

"It's Full Of Tourist Traps": Frequent Fliers Are Sharing The Travel Destinations They Would *Not* Recommend

"The city as a whole didn't live up to this vivid world I expected, which is something I'd quite a bit about it from first-time travelers there, anyway."

by: U.S. News & World Report

Travel, Banking Stocks Lift European Shares With Data in Focus

US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

by: The New York Times

Cable Theft in Spain Disrupts Train Travel for Thousands, Officials Say

Oscar Puente, the transport minister, said "a serious act of sabotage" had brought some service to a halt, delaying service into Monday.

by: purewow

The 14 Best Solo Travel Destinations, According to Globetrotting PureWow Editors

PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be gifted to us. Additionally, PureWow may earn compensation through affiliate links within the story. All prices are accurate upon date of publish. You can learn more about the affiliate process here. You can learn more about that process here. Yahoo Inc. may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.Read the original on Purewow. Traveling is fun—but do you know what's even more fun? T

by: theinventory

18pack Travel Bottles for Toiletries, Now 23% Off

Save 23% on 18pack Travel Bottles for Toiletries at Amazon

by: NDTV

US Offers $1,000 And Pay For Travel To Migrants Who Self-Deport

The Trump administration said Monday it will pay for the travel and give $1,000 to undocumented migrants who "self-deport" back to their home country.

by: CNBC

Trump's DHS offers $1,000 stipends, travel assistance to immigrants who 'self-deport'

DHS says the program will save money because it currently costs around $17,000 to arrest, detain and remove an undocumented immigrant.

by: CNN

After a week of delays, travelers at Newark Airport brace for more

Travelers flying in and out of New Jersey are facing delays again today at Newark Liberty International Airport, which has been plagued for more than a week by serious delays

by: Mashable

Google Flights data reveals the cheapest day to book your travel

Plus, more info on flying for cheap.

by: Forbes

The Hotelier Who Made Family Travel Chic Is Now Taking On Education

Hotelier Chitra Stern built Portugal's chicest family resorts—then opened a school mid-pandemic. Her secret? Build for the life you want to live.

by: Fortune

President Trump says he will call CEOs he disagrees with as he looks to increase his involvement in corporate America: 'Wouldn't you want me to call?'

Trump has previously warned carmakers not to raise prices due to tariffs.

by: KTVI

Real ID needed for air travel starting May 7

Those planning to travel by plane over the next several days will need to have their Real ID.

by: Forbes

Travel Through The History Of An Influential Science Fiction RPG

Traveller is often mentioned in the same breath as Dungeons and Dragons and Call of Cthulhu as a game that has influenced generations of gamers.

by: Fortune

Newark radar failure left controllers blind for 90 seconds

The incident and resulting reduction in staffing contributed to a week of flight delays and cancellations at Newark airport.

by: CNN

After a week of delays, travelers at Newark Airport brace for more | CNN

Travelers flying in and out of New Jersey are facing delays again today at Newark Liberty International Airport, which has been plagued for more than a week by serious delays

by: NDTV

Travel Vlogger Hospitalised After "Grossest" Train Journey In India

US Traveller Nick Maddock's 15-hour train journey from Varanasi to New Jalpaiguri turned traumatic after he was hospitalised with a severe respiratory infection.

by: Sporting News

Barcelona could travel to play in empty stadium for Catalan Derby | Sporting News Canada

by: Forbes

Raise A Glass To Slow Travel: 4 Destinations To Savor Local Culture One Drink At A Time

For those who enjoy sipping their way through a destination at a relaxed pace, here are four additional slow travel experiences where the journey is just as flavorful as the destination.

by: Fortune

Medical researchers baffled by Trump administration's stop work order on system that makes clinical trials more efficient

"We had taken 15 years to build what was destroyed with a single email, halting vital research across the country."

by: Fortune

Bezos-backed fusion firm makes plea over funding squeeze

General Fusion is actively seeking strategic options with investors, buyers and governments.

by: Forbes

Hotels Respond To The Demand For Wellness Travel

As interest in wellness-focused travel continues to rise, hospitality companies are evolving their offerings to meet changing consumer preferences.

by: Fortune

Best certificates of deposit (CDs)

A CD can be a good option if you want to earn interest without worrying about your APY changing as can happen on a savings account.

by: Fortune

Bill Gates says lack of climate cooperation is unlikely to last

Unwinding global collaborations to address climate change "works against us," Gates said.

by: Fortune

Treasury Secretary touts 'Golden Age economy' in Milken speech but says little on tariffs

Scott Bessent predicted that "trading relations will be stronger" but largely avoided the topic of tariffs in an on-stage speech.

by: Fortune

Millions of student loan borrowers head to collections as delinquency rates soar over 20%

Some borrowers will have wages and benefits garnished, putting even more strain on an already unstable economy.

by: Fortune

Trump's attempt to stop wind energy development sparked 17 states to sue the administration

They say Trump doesn't have the authority to unilaterally shut down the permitting process.

by: Fortune

Michelle Obama on a common mistake of parenting that keeps kids from learning

"Everybody's trying to hold onto their kids," she said, "but one day they're going to get out there."

by: Fortune

First-year baby costs already top $20,000, and tariffs add to the bill as China dominates key imports

Prices for baby strollers and infant car seats are already up by an average of 25% and 20%, respectively.

by: Fortune

F1 drives full-sized Lego racecars around the track in Miami

It took 22,000 hours to make the 10 vehicles.

by: Fortune

Trump says he has "warm spot in my heart" for TikTok, doesn't plan to enforce ban

Trump says the app "will be protected" as he continues to push for a sale.

by: Fortune

Sunoco buying Parkland for $9 billion to create largest retail fueling and convenience store giant in the Americas

Canada's Parkland is selling after losing a bitter proxy fight to billionaire Kyffin Simpson.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: May 5, 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

Why this third-year law associate quit over her law firm's deal with Donald Trump

Having ethical concerns over law firms' responses to the trump administration, some young lawyers are quitting their jobs.

by: Fortune

Why a family foundation-backed venture capital firm is convincing Latin American startups to move to Tulsa

Atento Capital's bold bet on Latin America—and the future of U.S. tech.

by: Fortune

As the mighty Permian Basin slows, Canada stands to rise in the shale oil and gas world

Kimmeridge activist investment firm eyes Canadian producers and new LNG projects.

by: Fortune

JPMorgan Chase axes startup-VC platform Capital Connect, but remains committed to innovation economy

JPMorgan has redeployed most of Capital Connect's 200 employees
  • Tue, May 6, 2025

by: Fortune

Credit Suisse admits scheme to hide more than $4 billion in offshore accounts for ultra-rich Americans

Credit Suisse's services unit agreed to pay $511 million in fines, penalties, restitution, and forfeitures, authorities said.

by: Fortune

F1 drives full-size Lego racecars around the track in Miami

It took 22,000 hours to make the 10 vehicles.

Celebrate local businesses with the return of National Travel and Tourism Week

GoRockford wants to highlight Forest City businesses when National Travel and Tourism Week kicks off in May.
National Travel and Tourism Week, returning from May 19-25, 2025, celebrates the contributions of the travel and tourism industry to the economy and local communities. This year's theme, "Travel Forward," emphasizes the industry's role in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and fostering cultural exchange. The week-long event encourages people to explore and support local businesses, attractions, and destinations, highlighting the importance of tourism in revitalizing and sustaining local economies. Activities and promotions during the week aim to showcase the diverse offerings of the travel sector and encourage community engagement and appreciation for the industry's impact.

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