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Nearly 3 million people expected to travel the PA Turnpike over Memorial Day weekend
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is urging travelers to think ahead before hitting the road for Memorial Day weekend, as the roads are going to be busy. The commission predicts 2.9 million drivers will take the turnpike to get to their destinations between May 23-27, a 1.5% increase from the year before. Turnpike…
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Travel notes: South Korea surprises
Couple in traditional Korean dress approach Changdeokgung Palace entry gate. Arriving at Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, I was surprised to see some Korean women wearing their traditional outfits – and a few men, too. They helped transport my imagination in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which dates to the 15th century. While ruined and rebuilt…
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Wyoming Office of Tourism Commemorates the Economic Contributions of the Travel Industry During National Travel and Tourism Week 2024
Despite the crowds, traffic moved quickly through the main entrance to Frontier Park during Cheyenne Frontier Days. Matt Idler / The Cheyenne Post As National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) nears, the Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) is pleased to highlight the significant role the travel industry has on the state as a whole. Tourism,…
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Forget Chase and American Express — These Travel Cards Will Surprise You
It’s always amusing to see your favorite travel blogger taking trips of a lifetime. But you may wonder how they afford it. Most use credit card rewards to cut costs. But how? What perks are really saving them money and how much are they having to spend to make the rewards worthwhile? Even though there…
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This could be the busiest summer travel season ever — where are you going?
This could be the busiest summer travel season ever — where are you going? – CBS Minnesota Watch CBS News Are you one of the millions of Americans planning your summer vacation? View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn…
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JFK Airport redevelopment could cause some Memorial Day Weekend travel delays
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — As millions prepare to travel for Memorial Day Weekend, those flying out or into JFK Airport in New York may be in store for a few delays. The airport is currently undergoing a massive $19-billion redevelopment, that’s hoping to modernize the decades-old airport. The 80-year-old airport’s redevelopment includes building new…
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Hilton Shares Progress Toward 2030 Travel With Purpose Goals
Hilton and the Hilton Global Foundation, Hilton’s philanthropic arm, announced the latest progress towards their goals with the release of the 2023 Hilton Global Foundation Impact Report and the 2023 Hilton Travel with Purpose Report. Hilton’s Travel with Purpose Report outlines the company’s progress towards its Travel with Purpose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy…
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Hilton Shares Progress Toward 2030 Travel With Purpose Goals
Hilton and the Hilton Global Foundation, Hilton’s philanthropic arm, announced the latest progress towards their goals with the release of the 2023 Hilton Global Foundation Impact Report and the 2023 Hilton Travel with Purpose Report. Hilton’s Travel with Purpose Report outlines the company’s progress towards its Travel with Purpose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy…
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TSA Prepares for the Expected Increase In Summer Travel from JFK and LaGuardia Airports
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of JFK International and LaGuardia airports, as well as airports nationwide. For the first time ever, TSA will likely be screening more than 3 million passengers nationwide in a…
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AAA expects near record-breaking Memorial Day travel – See the best times to drive
ERIE, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) – With the unofficial start of summer in Memorial Day weekend just a week away, AAA said they’re expecting the number of people traveling to hit highs not seen since the beginning of the century. AAA is projecting approximately 43.8 million to travel at least 50 miles from their home this coming…