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Jobless Claims Dramatically Decline
According to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment claims have dropped by an unexpected 6,000 to 247,000 in the week ending April...
The Direct Booking Battle Continues
Recently, hotel companies like Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, and Hyatt have offered lower rates on their websites to entice guests to book direct. Now, online travel agent Expedia...
Harris Poll Reveals Best Travel Brands
Today, Harris Poll released its 28th annual EquiTrend List, recognizing the best brands across several industries. In the travel industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts,...
How Unrest Impacts Travelers Based on Income
While the majority of high-income U.S. travelers (62 percent) have not made any changes to their international travel plans as a result of terrorist...
New Orleans Airbnb Rentals Growing Rapidly
New data shows that Airbnb is taking off in New Orleans, offering about 4,000 properties in the city. According to InsideAirbnb, about 72 percent...