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Trump suspends travel from Europe to U.S. for 30 days

by Associated Press
Mar 12, 2020
Trump says the restrictions won't apply to the United Kingdom, and the U.S. will monitor the situation to determine if travel can be reopened earlier.
President Trump addresses the nation from the Oval Office about the widening COVID-19 crisis on March 11, 2020 in Washington.
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What people are (and aren't) spending money on during the coronavirus outbreak

by Jennifer Pak
Feb 19, 2020
Forgoing the Chinese Lunar New Year festivities means spending less money on partying and spending a lot of time indoors.
A vegetable stand in Wuhan City, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak. Resident Tian Changxing said vegetables are in short supply in the city.
Tian Changxing
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The art of the airline map

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Oct 29, 2019
Original airline maps made flying all the more glamorous.
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What happens to Thomas Cook customers now?

by Victoria Craig
Sep 24, 2019
The British government has repatriated about 8% of the 155,000 UK citizens who were abroad on vacations when the 178-year old travel-booking company went bust.
The service desk of British tour operator Thomas Cook is closed at Tegel airport in Berlin on Sept. 23, 2019.
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The Trump administration restricts U.S. travel to Cuba

by Ben Bradford
Jun 5, 2019
The Trump administration has announced new restrictions for travel to Cuba, making a visit to the island challenging, once again.
An old American car passes in front of a cruise docked at Havana's Harbour, on June 5, 2019.
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Marriott plans to take on Airbnb in home-sharing market

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Apr 29, 2019
The hotel group is preparing to launch a new division.
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Concierges thrive as their realm expands into everyday life tasks

by Janet Babin
Jan 16, 2019
From luxury hotels to your own everyday life and even apps, concierges are everywhere.
A concierge takes a call at Lutetia Hotel in Paris.
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A growing number of travel businesses ask people to ditch their cellphones

by Renata Sago
Jan 3, 2019
It's about being present in the moment.
Cell phones are competition for an industry whose product is creating experiences for people to enjoy in the here and now, says Art Markman, University of Texas at Austin psychologist.
Renata Sago/Marketplace
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Expanding airports are banking on local retailers to add value

by Renata Sago
Nov 6, 2018
Terminals in major cities are undergoing renovations and relying on the allure of local shops to keep travelers spending.
A band entertains travelers at the Orlando International Airport.
Renata Sago/Marketplace
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First, LA welcomes subway body scanners. Next, a major city near you?

by Renata Sago
Sep 17, 2018
Questions loom about the new technology, like whether it has potential to keep travelers safe, or if it's just security theater.
Officers tested out the mobile units during a demonstration at Los Angeles Union Station. 
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