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Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, June 5. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

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If you're longing to explore Seoul's rich history and famous food scene, now could be the perfect time to plan a trip. Delta Air Lines has excellent award availability to the South Korean capital this summer — and you can travel in comfort in its Delta One business-class suites for only 130,000 SkyMiles.

June is officially Pride month, and it's not too late to make travel plans to celebrate Pride in major cities nationwide (or book an LGBTQIA+ cruise). Hotel rates and airfare may be higher this short in advance, but you can save money by using points and miles. We found an array of flight and hotel options that can still be booked with points at a good value. Pride is a wonderful celebration of equality, freedom and sacrifice, and any of these events would make for a fun weekend getaway.

Whether you're planning a grand family vacation or are looking for a quick and breezy solo trip to switch up the scenery, finding affordable places to travel in the US can be difficult. There are so many different things to consider when planning a trip, from hotels and flights to food and activities, and it's safe to say that it can all get rather overwhelming. To help, we've compiled a list of 10 fun and affordable US cities perfect for all types of travelers. From Charlotte, North Carolina, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, these are some of the best budget-friendly cities in the country.

Despite inflation, US travelers remain committed to summer vacations, with 48% planning trips involving paid lodging. Rising costs and income disparities influence travel decisions and behaviors.

As a longtime Florida resident, I've been to Universal Studios Orlando many times. So, on a recent trip to Japan, my family decided to explore the Universal theme park in Osaka.

Americans are tired of flying.

As a reminder, tickets for the U.S. Open Tennis Championships go on sale to the general public June 1. However, American Express cardholders can access tickets early, beginning May 28.

Jamaica is experiencing robust growth in tourist arrivals, with Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett predicting the island will reach a historic milestone of two million stopover and cruise visitors at end of May. This surge is also expected to generate approximately US$2 billion in earnings.

No two camping adventures are alike, especially in the booming business of U.S. outdoor travel.

Florida — home to busy beaches, Disney World, and a cruise industry so successful that local ports simply can't keep up with demand.

When visting a new city, few LGBTIQ+ travelers can resist making a beeline to the local “gayborhood.”

America is home to the world's busiest airport — but we have some pretty cool ones, too.

If you live in the U.S., you may not be familiar with Avianca and its LifeMiles frequent flyer program. But if you like to fly on Star Alliance carriers — such as United Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa — you really should familiarize yourself with Avianca LifeMiles, even if your travels don't frequently take you to the airline's home country of Colombia.

The Pride month of June offers a wonderful opportunity to consider the proud if often difficult history of the LGBTIQ+ community. But where do you start?

Anniversary trips are about the marriage, not the kids. But we chose to take our little one with us across the Pacific to Hawaii to celebrate 10 years of matrimony. We spent our honeymoon in Oahu, and taking our son back to the island gave us a unique opportunity to see how much we'd changed in the past decade. Since the vacation was about our marital milestone, we catered the trip to us, not our 7-year-old. 

When you crack open a list of great travel reads in an esteemed publication like this one, you usually have a pretty good idea of what you’re going to get: books that uncannily bring to life a place or an experience. There’s a very good chance you’ll get a smattering of MFK Fisher, Paul Theroux, and Bruce Chatwin; some iconic American travelogues (On the Road, Travels With Charley, Blue Highways); perhaps the odd title by Mark Twain or Ernest Hemingway. Maybe there’ll be a dutiful inclusion of A Passage to India. You’re virtually assured of getting a very good list. But this is not that kind of list.

If you're the sort of music fan who is happier watching the Coachella livestream on your couch than navigating the crowds, then you may be wondering how to enjoy the magic of live music without quite so many people.

The federal government is urging worldwide caution and alertness in popular tourist spots amid what it says are potential threats of violence against LGBTQI+ travelers.

As an NYC resident, I've lived in some cramped apartments. So, I'm intrigued by tiny homes because they tend to make good use of a small space.