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Memorial Day weekend travel expected to be up
As Americans celebrate Memorial Day this weekend, the holiday also marks the unofficial start to summer and a lot of summer travel. Experts forecast millions are flying to their destinations. What You Need To Know Buffalo Niagara International Airport air travel is up 16%, according to the TSA Travelers at all airports should arrive well…
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Sustainable Air Travel Could Happen, Although the Options are Challenging
The airline industry spews about 800 megatons of CO2 into the atmosphere each year, roughly 2 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions. There is an increasingly need to decarbonize air travel, but that doesn’t mean that we’ll be cutting the cord on it anytime soon. Air travel is imperative for global connectivity, with roughly 100,000…
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May 19-25 is National Travel and Tourism Week in Jacksonville
Mayor Donna Deegan proclaimed May 19-25 National Travel and Tourism Week in Jacksonville at a reception May 22 at Visit Jacksonville’s headquarters and visitor center Downtown. Deegan said 10% of Duval County’s residents, about 54,000 people, work in the tourism industry. She also commented on surveys that measure the experience people from out of town…
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New Watch Boutiques Abound—Just In Time For Summer Travel
Summer travel plans might pose the questions, “Where to?” and “What do we do when we get there?” And both require big decisions. For watch aficionados, it’s fun to ponder potential side trips at your divined destination—a time to sneak away for an hour or two or three to indulge hobbies and interests. After all,…
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ISP provides traveling tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Memorial day weekend is expected to be one of the busier weekends for travel this year. AAA is expecting nearly 44 million people across the country to be traveling by airplane or car. Indiana State Police are also expecting an influx of travelers locally. ISP Sgt. Todd Ringle described some safety…
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NYC’s best, worst times to travel on Memorial Day Weekend
NEW YORK – If you’re going to hit the road this Memorial Day Weekend for the unofficial start of summer, you won’t be alone. AAA projects nearly 44 million people will be traveling more than 50 miles from May 23 through 27. That’s a 4% hike from last year and, for the first time, will…
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My Michigan Beach & Travel celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, 2024 Michigan Beachy Awards
Michigan travel website My Michigan Beach and Travel celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week (May 19-25) with information, awards, and a sweepstakes. The nationwide weeklong event, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday weekend, highlights the importance of travel and tourism to the Michigan economy. Almost half a million jobs in Michigan and $27 billion…
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Americans urged to avoid Venezuela: Level 4 travel warning remains in place
There’s another vacation destination to cross off your travel list. The U.S. Department of State has reissued a travel warning for a popular South American spot with a Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory to all Americans. The Department of State is urging Americans to not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, kidnapping and the arbitrary enforcement of local…
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What the Tech? Travel tech
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) -Some 44 million people are expected to travel over the Memorial Day weekend holiday according to AAA. That’s the second-highest Memorial Day traffic forecast in history, or at least since AAA began forecasting travel numbers As is usual, the vast majority of Memorial Day travelers will be on the highways so you…
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Iconic Michigan place named best summer travel destination in America
One of the crown jewels of Michigan was just named the No. 1 summer travel destination in the country. USA Today released its 2024 list of the top summer travel spots across the country, and for the second year in a row, a place in Michigan took the top spot: Mackinac Island. Recommended Videos Mackinac…
