Travel in state North Carolina

The National Park Service had to shut down an eight-mile section of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway after multiple reports of people trying to hold and feed a young bear.

Avelo Airlines announced a whopping 18 new routes and three new destinations as part of what the startup carrier billed as the "largest expansion in company history."

A low-cost airline is on the move with new routes and flight deals. Avelo Airlines, based in Houston, recently announced a major expansion with its first international destinations of Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Cancun, Mexico.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, July 24, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

Five U.S. markets have recently seen the fastest growth in business travel spending, according to American Express data.

Jul 17, 2024 • 7 min read

Last-minute travel sites have traditionally gained ground during challenging economic times.

It might be mid-July, but that doesn't mean it's too late to plan a quick summer getaway or get a jumpstart on booking a trip for the fall — and IHG is here to help.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Melissa Fitzgerlad, owner and director of Camp Highlander . It has been edited for length and clarity.

Jul 9, 2024 • 9 min read

2023 was the hottest year on record, and 2024 is shaping up to be a scorcher too, with temperature records being shattered from Nevada to North Carolina. However, many of the highest recorded temperatures in each state happened decades ago.

Oracle Hospitality is taking its time to integrate the latest advancements of AI into its hotel tech products. 

Breeze Airways is expanding its footprint in Florida.

Jun 24, 2024 • 6 min read

Jun 22, 2024 • 6 min read

The Department of State will add six new passport agencies across the United States in an effort to keep up with demand. 

Six Flags and Cedar Fair said Tuesday that their planned merger is set to close on July 1. 

As prices soar, some parents are emptying their bank accounts for a trip to Disney. Others are maxing out their credit cards.

A woman who was duct-taped to her seat on an American Airlines flight is facing a lawsuit from the Federal Aviation Administration.

There’s a new way to spot planes without having to go through security in North Carolina thanks to a 600,000-square-foot overlook area that just opened. 

The US is vast, so big that choosing between coast or mountains, islands or quaint small towns can get downright overwhelming.

The U.S. Government is taking a summer road trip to make it easier for first-time passport holders to complete applications.