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Growing up in Houston, Larry Jackson was intrigued by the business news. After earning a Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia, he began his career as

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Tourism’s Climate Promises Span 20 Years — With Few Results, Study Finds

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Despite decades of climate pledges, hardly any of them have led to change or a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study by researchers at Linnaeus University in Sweden and the University of Waterloo in Canada. The paper, by Stefan Gössling and Daniel Scott, looked at the four main international climate declarations […]

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Carey Hires New CEO, Pushes Strategy Shift for Elite Limo Service – Exclusive

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Alex Mirza, the new CEO of limo company Carey, is betting that AI can revive a business model squeezed by Uber, Lyft, and the looming threat of self-driving cars. In his first interview since taking the top job last week, Mirza outlined plans to transform Carey from what had become known as a “brand for

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Reagan National Airport to Close for Army Parade — Expect Travel Delays

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Key Points Reagan National Airport will close for several hours on June 14 for the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday parade, causing potential travel disruptions. The FAA will implement temporary flight restrictions and halt all arrivals and departures during the event’s peak, with airlines advising passengers to check flight status. The Army celebration, expanded under the

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Hilton's Twin Hotel Project in Delhi: Waldorf Astoria Coming to Aerocity

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Hilton on Wednesday signed two new hotels set to come up in Delhi Aerocity, including a Waldorf Astoria-branded property. The other hotel will be developed under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand.  The signing, done in partnership with GMR Group-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), will mark the debut of both the brands in New

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New Trump Travel Ban: Citizens of 12 Countries Barred Entry to U.S.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday that would “fully restrict” entry into the U.S. of nationals from 12 countries, and partially restrict entry to those from seven others. The countries facing the most severe restrictions are: Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and

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Abu Dhabi Lottery Operator Posts Job Ads For Online Casino

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Momentum, the Abu Dhabi-based operator behind the UAE’s national lottery, has posted job ads for three online casino and sports betting roles, a sign of possible expansion of legalized gaming just one year after the country’s regulators first issued licenses. A job ad for a commercial director, posted three weeks ago, described Momentum as: “An

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How India’s Aviation Clout Is Growing on the Back of Its Aspiring Travelers

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This week, India was listed as the third-largest global aviation market by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).  In his speech at the IATA annual general meeting on Monday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said aviation is poised to become the center of major transformation and innovation in the times ahead. He added that India

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There's a U.S. Travel Deficit, Too – Hotel CEOs Call for a Fix

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Hotel leaders say the U.S. is squandering its tourism potential — and global hotel giants are increasingly looking abroad for growth, particularly India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Anthony Capuano, CEO of Marriott International, highlighted the challenges on Monday. A decade ago, foreign travelers spent $50 billion more in the U.S. than Americans spent abroad. That has since reversed:

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India’s Hotel Boom: Surging Room Revenue and Global Investment

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India’s hotel industry recorded strong growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to real estate firm JLL: The sector’s revenue per available room (RevPAR) was up 16.3% year-on-year and 8% from the previous quarter. During the quarter, 79 new hotels were signed with nearly 9,500 keys, and 31 new branded hotels opened, accounting for

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Fixing Newark: DOT Chief Cites Progress on Runway and Telecom — but Challenges Remain

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday flyers can expect to soon see improvements at Newark Liberty International Airport.  “You’re gonna see improvements in this airport, in this airspace,” Duffy said at a press conference in Newark. “You’re gonna see improvements again in the telecom. And then you’ll see improvements with the staffing issues with regard

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