New measures seek to protect passengers with compensation, free rebooking, and expense coverage for airline-caused disruptions. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has initiated a rulemaking process to…
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State Department Launches Online Passport Renewal for U.S. Citizens
New digital system promises faster processing times and increased convenience for travelers, as demand for passports surges. The State Department announced that U.S. passport holders now have the…
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Secretary Raimondo Celebrates National Tourism Strategy
The Commerce Department expects to welcome 91 million international visitors by 2026. Secretary Gina Raimondo celebrated the progress of the Commerce Department’s National Travel and Tourism Strategy this…
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U.S. Navy Sails Warship through Taiwan Strait
China calls the action a provocation. The United States Navy sailed the USS John Finn, a Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, through the Taiwan Strait this week. It is the…
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State Department Announces Passport Processing Returns to Normal
The 6-8 weeks timeline for routine service has been reattained after pandemic backlogs. The State Department announced that passport processing times have returned to their normal 6-8 week…
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Commerce Department Reports Outdoor Recreation Revenue
Record highs within the sector show a bounce-back after the COVID-19 pandemic. The outdoor recreation industry generated $1 trillion in gross domestic product (GDP) for America’s economy in…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Ending for International Travelers
The mandate will lift at the end of the public health emergency this week. The White House announced that the administration will be ending the COVID-19 vaccination requirements…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Appoints New Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
Over 30 tourism industry leaders will offer counsel to the department. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo appointed 32 new leaders to the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board this…
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Transportation Secretary Discusses Holiday Travel
He says there is still catching up to do in the transportation sector. On Monday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that air travel has improved since the massive…
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FAA Ends Minimum International Flight Waivers
Pandemic exceptions expire for airports in New York and Washington, D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that temporary waivers for international flight requirements are ending,…
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