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The enhanced Hilton Honors American Express Business Card follows the recently enhanced Hilton Honors American Express Surpass and Aspire Cards, announced in October 2023 to consumer Card Members. 

Short-term rental operators including Kasa Living, Placemakr, and AvantStay are taking over properties managed by Sonder. 

Tuesday's Baltimore bridge collapse may marginally affect the world's largest cruise company.

On Sunday, travelers on Carnival Cruise Line's Legend ship will return home after a relaxing weeklong vacation in the Caribbean.

Carnival Corp. executives told investors Wednesday that a tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore might cost the cruise line operator up to $10 million this year.

Low-cost airline Breeze Airways is introducing its first-ever branded credit card card with flight perks and is also adding five new cities to its network this fall in its continued efforts to expand just three years after its founding.

Cruise lines sailing out of Baltimore are working to make alternative arrangements following Tuesday’s fatal bridge collapse.

Cruise lines are evaluating scheduled sailings to Baltimore after the collapse of the city's Francis Scott Key Bridge closed access to the Patapsco River and port areas.

Washington, DC, is surprisingly easy to navigate – this is, after all, America's first planned city, laid out according to a grid system and intentionally filled with leafy parks and town squares. That said, a little pre-trip planning goes a long way here, especially if you're hoping to check out its museums and government buildings, many of which have strict rules.

AAA has added five North American hotels and one restaurant to its coveted and fast-growing Four Diamonds list.

The three U.S. states that generated the most in tourism taxes in 2023 were: Florida at $387 million, California at $212 million, and Tennessee at $135 million.

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) continues to push back against American Airlines' controversial New Distribution Capability (NDC) rollout.On Monday, the Alexandria, Virginia-based organization launched a weeklong ad campaign in POLITICO magazine in hopes of influencing lawmakers in Washington, D.C.Beginning May 1, American will stop awarding AAdvantage miles and loyalty accrual points through agencies unless they are deemed "preferred," a status achieved by having a 2024 incentive agreement with the airline or by booking through American NDC channels and reaching progressive sales thresholds of 30 percent by April 21, 50 percent by October 31 and 70 percent by April 30, 2025."This latest development doubles down on American Airlines' clear agenda since last year to force the travel agency industry to adopt immature technology, monopolize distribution channels, and squeeze channel partners and customers for cost-cutting and profit," ASTA stated.Additionally, ASTA is offering a toolkit for travel advisors to reach out to their congressional representatives. The organization is also encouraging members to send their clients to SaveMyMiles.com to take action."Tell them to stop AA from disenfranchising customers who book through travel agencies by telling Congress—don’t let American Airlines eliminate consumer choice," says ASTA.

Just across the Potomac River from Washington DC, northern Virginia is legendary for its Civil War battlefields, Mount Vernon and other historic sites.

You don’t have to travel too far for adventure-filled vacations as there’s plenty of outdoor playgrounds across the United States where you can try everything from surfing on sand dunes to scuba diving to shipwrecks.

Airport security checkpoints may soon be getting a high-tech makeover. 

Ever mindful of persistent inflation, travelers seek vacation destinations that are easy on their wallets. Many travelers say rising prices have impacted their plans and are opting for more affordable vacations, which often means staying closer to home.

The Transportation Security Administration is trying out a completely new checkpoint concept that its leaders liken to visiting the self-checkout station at the grocery store.

Hilton is poised for another breakthrough year in the region with 2024 expected to bring first in market openings across multiple brands, including the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Cacique and Zemi Miches All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton .

The Resorts Companies Continues to Fortify Teams with Ongoing Company Growth

HAMA’s President, Sarah Gulla, currently serves as senior vice president of asset management at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust.

Hilton guests can now add National Parks, custom Airstreams, luxury tents and starry skies to their bucket lists.