US airlines say COVID-19 variants aren’t hurting bookings
Rising concern about the fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is creating turbulence for the stocks of big travel companies, but airline executives say they...
Despite Canadian easing, US extends land border restrictions
The United States Government on Wednesday extended the closure of the land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travelers until at least Aug....
Muslims mark Eid al-Adha holiday in pandemic’s shadow
CAIRO — Muslims around the world were observing Tuesday yet another major Islamic holiday in the shadow of the pandemic and amid growing concerns...
Berlin opens ambitious cultural forum in palace replica
BERLIN — One of Germany's most ambitious cultural projects, which will feature collections of African, Asian and other non-European art in a partial replica...
After horrific fair ride accident, Ohio beefs up inspections
Four years after a carnival ride’s corroded steel arm snapped and flung a high school student to his death at the Ohio State Fair,...
Animatronic Biden joining Hall of Presidents at Disney World
ORLANDO, Fla. — Forget an inauguration ceremony. The true indicator of having made it as president is being added to the Hall of Presidents...
New Coldplay album coming, Alison Krauss joins bluegrass HOF
A look at what’s happening the world of music as artists announce their touring plans and concert venues plan their reopenings after being shuttered...
United Airlines posts $434 million 2Q loss but revenue up
United Airlines reduced its quarterly loss to $434 million and posted surprisingly strong revenue as U.S. vacation travel picked up.
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Cyprus showcases ancient undersea harbor to draw tourists
AMATHUS, Cyprus — It’s said that Demetrius the Besieger, a mighty warrior king and one of Alexander the Great’s successors, built this harbor on...
Blue Origin brings space tourism to tiny Texas town
VAN HORN, Texas — For years, the official letterhead for the small town of Van Horn, tucked neatly among the foothills of the Guadalupe...