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U.S. Airlines Announce 3-Billion-Gallon Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Goal
(Airlines for America, 2021-09-09)Airlines for America and its member carriers have pledged to make 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available to U.S. aircraft operators by 2030. This commitment is a part of the net-zero carbon emissions ... -
U.S. Airlines to Add New Gender Option for Non-Binary Travelers
(Conde' Nast Traveler, 2019-02-19)U.S. Airlines American, Delta, United, Southwest, and Alaska airlines will add gender option for "unspecified" or "undisclosed" passengers booking tickets in addition to the "male" and "female" options after Airlines for ... -
U.S. Department of Transportation Puts Airline Interests Over Consumer Protection
(Skift, 2020-11-28)The U.S. Department of Transportation is in the process of adding procedural obstacles prior to government regulation. The new rules will be set in stone in 30 days following the publishing of the rules to the Federal Register. -
U.S. Election Outcome Yields Hope, But Plans for In-Person Events Shift to Later in '21
(Northstar Meetings Group, 2020-11-19)A survey conducted by the Northstar Meetings Group has determined that while many industry professionals are eager to get back to in person events, meeting planners are not so on-board with the idea. Fear remains one of ... -
U.S. Emerges as Unlikely Growth Hub for These Travel Sectors
(Skift, 2021-05-21)Contrary to what the hotel industry brands have been discussing over the past year, the opportunity for growth seems stronger in the United States than in Asia. Although experts understand it is difficult for travelers to ... -
U.S. FAA to deploy software to reduce airport delays
(Airlines for America SmartBrief, 2021-09-28)The Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, has plans to deploy a major software program at 27 major airports in the U.S. that will reduce the time spent taxiing for takeoff, thus reducing fuel consumption and cost. The ... -
U.S. hotel forecasts continue to look up
(2018-08-27)Another quarter gone, another round of forecasts from the industry’s analysts. And most of it spells good news for the United States hotel sector. Is there a downturn in sight? It doesn’t appear that way when looking at ... -
U.S. Hotel Jobs Recovery Stalls, Unemployment Rises
(Skift, 2021-02-05)Hoteliers are hopeful the increased vaccine rollout and the potential passing of the Biden Administration's stimulus package could supply much needed relief for the hotel industry. Chip Rogers, President & CEO of AHLA, ... -
U.S. Hotels Added 36,000 Jobs in February in New Sign of Optimism
(Skift, 2021-03-05)Although the travel sector added 36,000 jobs in February, the industry continues to struggle. The hotel industry remains 500,000 jobs short from pre-pandemic. The addition of new jobs is a massive step in the right direction, ... -
U.S. issues first passport with nonbinary gender option
(Travel Weekly, 2021-10-27)The U.S. State Department has issued it's first U.S. passport with the gender designated as "X" making a third gender option available to nonbinary, intersex, and non-gender-conforming applicants. The Human Rights Campaign ... -
U.S. Justice Department files antitrust lawsuit against Google, travel brands brace for proceedings
(PhocusWire, 2020-10-20)Industry leaders expect a shift in marketing amid the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit of Google. Although Google's role in travel has been a primary marketing focused, experts believe that the pandemic could be a time ... -
U.S. Land Border Closures With Canada and Mexico Extend to June 21
(Skift, 2021)The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the boarders with Mexico and Canada will remain closed until at least June 21, 2021. The economic devastation the closure of the borders have had on businesses dependent ... -
U.S. Must Approve AstraZeneca Vaccine to Rescue Transatlantic Travel with UK
(HospitalityNet, 2021-08-26)The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) released this article in an effort to inform the public regarding the devastating impacts caused by the failure to approve the AstraZeneca vaccine that a large portion of United ... -
U.S. park service and tourism group partner to highlight tribes
(Travel Weekly, 2021-10-28)U.S. Park Service says that it highlights the history of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians throughout the year and they now have a multi-year agreement with the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism ... -
U.S. Thanksgiving travel trends show clear shift in destination preferences
(PhocusWire, 2020-11-13)As the U.S. holiday season quickly approaches, travel trends are shifting, not surprisingly, away from their 2019 levels. More people are traveling to non-urban areas than previously and the booking window, like most of ... -
U.S. Travel Calls for Delay in Real ID Deadlines
(NorthStar Meetings Group, 2020-10-02)U.S. Travel is pushing for Congress to delay the Real I.D. Act to offset a delay in domestic travel. The Act was supposed to take effect on October 1,2020, but with the onset of COVID-19 got delayed an additional year. -
U.S. Travel Unveils New Diversity and Inclusion Partnership
(Travel Age West, 2021-12-10)The US Travel Association has joined the fight for a more inclusive industry. They have partnered with Tourism Diversity Matters to address "blind spots in ethnic disparities". -
U.S. Travelers Flock to Leisure Market Hotels During Thanksgiving Holiday Week
(Skift, 2020-11-28)Thanksgiving travel breaths a small amount of life back into the hotel industry, specifically drive-to, leisure, and warm weather destinations. Key West, Vail, and Santa Barbra were at almost 50% occupancy over the holiday ... -
UFI and SISO Executives Call on Governments to Enact Testing Before Quarantine Policies
(2020-10-12)UFI (Global Association of Exhibition Industry) and SISO (Independent Show Organizers Association) have called upon global policymakers and governments to introduce a “pre-quarantine testing” approach to travel and activities. ... -
UK Economic Strategy Presents Opportunity for Businesses, Including Hotels, To 'Level Up'
(Hotel News Now, 2022-03-01)United Kingdom government iniated a program called "Leveling Up" which is aimed at advancing social and economic equity. The program is expected to have direct benefits to businesses, including hotels, in the country.Those ...
