Although it may be a while before travelers experience the world as freely as they did pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19), our recent research shows that there is still a big appetite for traveling with 65% of global travelers excited about the possibilities that traveling presents once all restrictions are lifted and it […]
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For more on today’s top stories and the spread of the novel coronavirus across the country, please refer to our live updates below throughout the day, as well as our COVID-19 news hub. B.C. premier wants Canada-wide travel rules British Columbia Premier John Horgan is calling on the federal government […]
Caribbean Stew Chicken made with instructions from YouTube Photo: Afi Scruggs Coronavirus has shut down restaurant dining and broken my heart. I pretty much abandoned onsite eating last spring, and I’m not sure when I’ll feel comfortable enough to return. I especially miss my favorite Indian and Ethiopian spots. They […]
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Jeannie Morrison and fiancé Renny Lopez started pondering how to get out of town without catching COVID-19. “We traveled all the time before –– California, New York, Canada, Hawaii,” says Lopez, 71. “Since the pandemic, we’ve been afraid to fly. We canceled our trip to […]
© India Today Group Days in office to reduce 30%, business travel 50% after pandemic, says Bill Gates Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates believes that the ways in which people conduct businesses and business travel will drastically change even in the post COVID world. While interacting with Andrew Ross […]
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – One state was added to Connecticut’s travel advisory list on Tuesday. Vermont was added to the impacted locations, and no states or territories were removed. The governor’s office continues to say that New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island meet the criteria for the travel advisory, […]
Turkey Day will look different this year for many Americans because of the pervasive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Three in 5 U.S. adults who had Thanksgiving travel plans (60%) say these plans have been affected by the pandemic, according to a new NerdWallet survey. Just 12% say their plans […]
Determined to travel for Thanksgiving? Doing so increases your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus and of possibly spreading it to others, experts warn. Nonetheless, millions of Americans are expected to take to the skies for the holiday. Although it marks a 48% decline from last year, AAA estimates […]
Text size STR/AFP/Getty Images A widely distributed Covid-19 vaccine would clearly help travel companies in 2021. But the industry won’t simply bounce back to its pre-pandemic levels, one top travel executive told Barron’s. Trivago (ticker: TRVG) Chief Financial Officer Matthias Tillmann thinks Pfizer’s (PFE) latest news about its vaccine was […]
After several state officials saw a spike in COVID-19 cases tied to Halloween gatherings, health experts are urging students in higher education to either remain on campus or follow specific protocols in an attempt to stay safe from infection as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. On Sept. 29, the Centers for […]
FILE – In this Wednesday, March 4, 2020, file photo, Arkansas coach Eric Musselman reacts on the sidelines against LSU during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark. This season, a host of newcomers will have opportunities for second-year coach Musselman. Michael Woods AP Planning […]
The conventional wisdom is that 2020 has nearly destroyed travel. And though it’s true that COVID-19 ruined our vacations and took a wrecking ball to a large part of the industry, the conventional wisdom is wrong. “Actually, the pandemic is making travel better in many ways,” says Clayton Reid, CEO […]
Video above: Traveling increases chance of COVID-19 transmission, infectious disease expertIt was the good news that gave the world hope.On Nov. 9, it was announced that one of the candidates for a COVID-19 vaccine, made by Pfizer and BioNTech, was over 90% effective in preventing volunteers from contracting the virus.The […]
(CNN) — It was the good news that gave the world hope. On November 9 it was announced that one of the candidates for a Covid-19 vaccine, made by Pfizer and BioNTech, was over 90% effective in preventing volunteers from contracting the virus. The beleaguered travel industry immediately got a […]
DENVER — From online classes to in-person learning and back, this year, college students’ patience has been put to the ultimate test. Now, with remote learning on the agenda for the remainder of the semester, some students are packing up and heading home. Sarah Watamura, a psychology professor and COVID-19 […]
Seeking young leaders across the US and Canada to complete Your Big Year’s latest challenge. Nominate someone today! SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) November 13, 2020 The Your Big Year youth empowerment program is challenging teens and young adults to build positive bridges among diverse cultures across the US and Canada with […]
As coronavirus cases around the country continue to rise, some colleges and universities are urging students to remain on campus instead of visiting family for Thanksgiving, while others are asking that those who do travel home consider finishing the semester remotely. The University of Missouri is one of many schools […]
U.S. Department of Transportation launches website to help air passengers navigate travel during pandemic WGAL News 8 coronavirus coverage Updated: 12:46 PM EST Nov 13, 2020 Hide Transcript Show Transcript >> IF YOU HAVEN’T FLOWN SINCE THE PANDEMIC BEGAN, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. IF YOU HAVE A FLIGHT COMING UP, […]
There’s no place like home. But with care, you can reduce the risks that come with spending a night in a hotel or motel. Half of the battle occurs before arrival, when you choose a location, then choose a room. The other half comes with your decisions and actions on […]
Amtrak has new COVID-19 safety protocols you should know about when you book your ticket. There’s a limited number of tickets sold to allow for social distancing, and reservations will be required for seats on popular Southern California routes that don’t typically require them. Use the Amtrak app, go to […]
Good morning. As the holiday season approaches, many people are anticipating gatherings that look markedly different from last year. Like thousands of others, my husband and I canceled our plans to visit a neighboring state for Thanksgiving. It was an easy decision to make, given the nationwide surge in cases, […]
COVID has turned online travel from a game of inches to one of millimetres, said Timothy Hughes, vice president corporate development of Agoda, paraphrasing an oft-quoted phrase of former Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Speaking during WiT Seoul, Hughes said, “A lot of the breakout tech is just your ability to […]