Oct 25 (Reuters) – Hilton Worldwide Holdings (HLT.N) raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday as the hotel operator expects pent-up travel demand to boost earnings. The U.S. hospitality industry in recent months has benefited from pricier rates and a strong rebound in international travel as consumers take advantage of a strong dollar and…

The City of Angels offers tourists a heavenly number of star-studded attractions. Many come with sky-high price tags, but not all. Some of the best sights, sounds, attractions and activities in the city are free. Visitors can join Angelenos at play, gain an insider’s appreciation of the city and indulge in a plethora of pleasures…

Before I became a travel writer, I was absolutely engrossed in the world of beauty; I practically grew up watching beauty YouTube videos instead of television and learned everything from my makeup artist sister. In fact, one of my first jobs was at Ulta Beauty, where I helped shoppers find the best products, while reading…

California’s governor, right, is in Beijing this week to strengthen relations on climate change. | Ng Han Guan/AP California Gov. Gavin Newsom is braving the international spotlight this week on his debut official visit to China. He wants to secure cooperation from China on climate change — and avoid triggering any hot-button flare-ups. But diplomacy…

If you’re like most of us, you’re already sizing up the cost of airline tickets for all that holiday travel coming up. Rather than angrily paying the extortion-style rates some airlines charge, joining Dollar Flight Club (DFC) could be the much-needed answer to avoid getting gouged this holiday season. Now, you can get yourself or a loved…

Skift Take The online travel scene in Asia characterized by fierce competition and high stakes. Booking.com knows that it needs to sort the payment issue and make sure any lingering concerns are put to rest if it wants to stay ahead in the game in the region. Peden Doma Bhutia Booking.com says its problem getting…

LUBBOCK, Texas —  A Texas county near New Mexico — where abortion is legal — has banned helping people traveling to get an abortion in one of the newest strategies conservatives are trying to restrict abortion access since the fall of Roe vs. Wade. Lubbock County is the largest of four Texas counties that have now…

That Worldwide Caution for American travelers comes just as foodborne illnesses and human health concerns largely faded after the pandemic  The U.S. caution against foreign travel was issued after the Oct. 7 massacre of Israeli citizens and numerous visitors in murders not exceeded since the Third Reich. “Due to increased tensions in various locations around…

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After Texas outlawed nearly all abortions after the end of Roe v. Wade, some conservative local governments want to go further — banning their residents from traveling to obtain an abortion anywhere. On Monday, Lubbock County passed an ordinance that prohibits assisting a county resident to obtain an abortion “regardless of the…

By Jayme Lozano Carver The Texas Tribune Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Three county commissioners approved an ordinance Monday that would bar pregnant Texas women from traveling through the unincorporated area of Lubbock County for an abortion in…