Articles tagged “congress”

Ever since its creation in 2010 to be the country's destination marketing organization, Brand USA has faced potential cuts and even threats of elimination.

Today’s podcast looks at the ongoing conflict between Booking and hotels, the seven travel-related U.S. congressional projects, and the AI plans of the U.S. largest biz travel limo service.

Although travel isn't at the top of Congress’ agenda, lawmakers in Washington are discussing several bills that would impact the industry.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wanted a brand new air traffic control system, but it could take years — or even decades.

Hotel companies are betting that a potential federal tax break on tips could be a helpful recruitment tool to fill thousands of open positions and keep experienced workers from leaving the industry.

The bill sends mixed messages about the future of sustainable aviation fuel in the U.S. While some funding channels remain, others could be axed.

The bill, which will now go to the Senate for a vote, includes provisions on reforming air traffic control and axing sustainable aviation fuel grants.

For today’s pod we look at some really big AI announcements by Google and a smaller one by Hotels.com. We also look at the stocks members of the U.S. congress are trading.

More than three dozen lawmakers and their spouses have traded stocks in travel companies — even as they oversee and regulate them.

Hotel and online travel companies have issued their support for the FTC's rule, and some brands — including Airbnb — have begun complying with it.