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The London cityscape.

Price goes up for the U.K.'s online travel authorizationThe fee, which goes into effect Feb. 25, is now 20 British pounds -- about $27. All U.S. visitors must pay it.

Hotel trade group applauds the release of additional H2-B visas

Hotel trade group applauds the release of additional H2-B visasAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association CEO Rosanna Maietta called the move "critical to help hotels address staffing shortages...

American last served Venezuela in 2019

American Airlines wants to return to VenezuelaAmerican is working with the U.S. federal government on a security assessment and to obtain the necessary permissions.

A Bombardier Global 6500 jet.

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in the U.S.It's the latest salvo in Trump's trade war with Canada and an expansion of his feud with prime minister Mark Carney.

An ICE protest in Minneapolis in early January.

Immigration protests in Minnesota put pressure on local hotels and chainsHotels have been caught in the middle of the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota and the protests in...

SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles will be a venue for the 2026 World Cup.

Ex-FIFA president joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in U.S.Sepp Blatter was the latest international soccer figure to call into question the suitability of the United States as a host...

For flyers who don't have a Real ID, the TSA is now offering a ConfirmID that can be purchased for $45.

Flyers can now purchase TSA's Real ID alternativeThere is a $45 charge for ConfirmID, which is good for 10 days and can be used to board flights beginning Feb. 1.

Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest sparks industry concerns

Trump's proposed cap on credit card interest sparks industry concernsThe president wants to compel credit card issuers to cap their interest rates at 10% for one year. Banks, airlines and other...

The Fridtjof Nansen expedition ship in Greenland.

HX Expeditions offers Greenland cruise assuranceAmid political turmoil involving Greenland, HX introduced its Greenland Promise to try to give customers peace of mind.

An anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis in late December.

ICE operations take a toll on Minneapolis hotels and other businessesAdam Duininck, CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District, said many hotels have reported fewer reservations and more...

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