A Boston doctor was accused of masturbating in front of a 14-year-old girl on a flight from Honolulu to Boston, prosecutors say

The incongruous sight of tourists enjoying Maui's tropical beaches while search-and-rescue teams trawl building ruins for victims has outraged some residents.

Skift has published hundreds of stories on funding for travel startups since our launch in 2012, featuring Airbnb and tours and activities provider GetYourGuide among other companies in some of those early articles. We took our coverage even further three years later with a weekly roundup of startups that had received or announced funding from investors.

Criticism about Google’s allegedly anticompetitive business practices with Google Hotels and Google Flights is going mainstream — and getting bipartisan.

Cape Cod is famous for summer — and its shores and seafood. And you know what else? A unique French bistro that continually wins rave reviews for its authentic cuisine and hospitality. Not exactly what you would expect in Wellfleet, Mass., famous for its clam shacks and oysters. It’s PB Boulangerie Bistro, which Chef Philippe Rispoli opened in 2009. And this unique establishment, surrounded by mom-and-pop seafood restaurants, has proven to be a huge success.

As Hawai’i continues to rebuild from the devastating and deadly wildfires that swept through the western region of Maui, the state’s leadership is encouraging travel to the other islands and even parts of Maui that were not affected by the wildfires. In a news conference this week, Hawaii’s Gov. Josh Green and its tourism board advised travelers that they're still welcome to visit the other islands of Hawaii. “Like we saw in the pandemic, decisions we made can affect everyone across the islands. So what we’re saying now is travel should not be to West Maui. But the other parts of Maui are safe,” Green said at the press event.

It’s a season of savings for travelers looking for a deal on airfare this fall and winter.  Southwest Airlines' «September Travel Included» sale includes flights for fall booked before Aug. 24. The fare sale is valid on most flights between Sept. 19 and Feb. 14, 2024. Flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico and the islands of Hawaii are valid until March 6, 2024. Travel + Leisure looked into the fare sale and found discounts on popular routes including: 

A couple who were in Maui with their baby while the wildfires were raging described getting scammed while trying to arrange flights home.

When tourists to Hawaii had their vacations interrupted last week as fires ravaged Maui, killing at least 110 people, some took it better than others.

I live on a cruise ship for half the year with my husband and it's often as glamorous as it sounds. After all, I don't cook, clean, make my bed, do laundry, or pay for food. 

Hawaiian Airlines is offering people in need of an urgent escape from wildfires ravaging Maui $19 flights to safety.

This week, the island of Maui in Hawaii was devastated by wildfires.

Labor Day is right around the corner, and what better way is there to kiss summer goodbye than with one last adventure? Right now, a handful of travel companies are coming in clutch with late summer deals, while others are looking ahead to fall, winter, and beyond to make sure you have something to look forward to when the temperatures start dropping.