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Not the usual crowd for the holidays in Hawaii

by Daisy Palacios
Dec 24, 2020
A look at how one Hawaiian bed-and-breakfast is faring during the pandemic.
Thomas and Janice Fairbanks, innkeepers at The Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono.
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OPEC has to decide whether it will continue to curb oil output

by Andy Uhler
Nov 27, 2020
Ramping up production when demand is still weak could have major consequences on a relatively stable oil market.
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Hotel operators forecast bleak prospects as COVID-19 surges

by Andy Uhler
Nov 19, 2020
The holidays, usually a busy time for the hotel industry, won't help this year as many families stay at home.
A closed hotel is seen in April in New York City.
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People are growing tired of COVID-19 safety measures, even as the virus surges

by Kristin Schwab
Nov 10, 2020
The human body isn't wired to stay in a constant state of fight-or-flight.
People have lunch at Bottino Restaurant in Chelsea as New York City restaurants open for limited capacity indoor dining on Oct. 1.
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Airlines add routes to beach and ski destinations, cut back on others

by Samantha Fields
Oct 27, 2020
With international and business travel way down, airlines are adding more flights to domestic leisure spots.
U.S. airlines have added new routes to domestic vacation destinations in hopes of luring more passengers.
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Airlines seek additional federal funds to keep staff on board as pandemic continues

by Mitchell Hartman
Sep 18, 2020
Airline executives are pressing for another $25 billion in aid to prevent job cuts into next year.
Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly, center, speaks with other airline executives after a meeting at the White House regarding an extension of federal aid on Sept. 17.
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Expect more staycations this summer

by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 3, 2020
AAA predicts trips on planes, cruises, buses and trains will be down 75% to 85%.
Beachgoers take in the views while wearing masks in Ventura, California. Planning a summer vacation this year poses extra logistical challenges.
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States with travel curbs often rely on businesses to enforce the rules

by Kristin Schwab
Jul 1, 2020
New York, Connecticut and New Jersey have imposed quarantines on visitors from 16 states. Enforcing pandemic safety rules can be a delicate task for businesses.
A lifeguard wears a mask while overseeing the main beach in East Hampton, New York.
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Long lines at London stores mark reopenings after COVID-19 lockdown

by Victoria Craig and Stephen Ryan
Jun 15, 2020
Nonessential businesses across England are opening their doors to shoppers for the first time since March.
With nonessential stores reopening in England on Monday, people will have to get used to shopping in the age of the coronavirus.
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Around the world, tourism boards are vying for your post-pandemic travel dollars

by Marielle Segarra
May 29, 2020
Scotland, Switzerland, South Africa, Germany, Mexico, Indonesia — they all want to be first on your list when you can travel again.
Tourists visit Edinburgh Castle in Scotland in January. In some countries, tourism can account for 20% or even 30% of GDP.
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