World Cup Tourism Off to a Slow Start in the U.S., Canada and Mexico
Hotel and visitation numbers were expected to spike this year. So far, several of the host cities have instead seen slumps. Source link
Gary Shteyngart, a Russian-Born Author, Tours Thomas Jefferson’s Home With His Son
I emigrated from the Soviet Union decades ago, and recently toured Thomas Jefferson’s home with my American-born history-buff son. Source link
They Booked an Airbnb Ahead of the World Cup. Can a Host Demand They Pay More?
A family booked early for a big soccer trip to Southern California, then a new host suddenly raised the price. Why did Airbnb leave them in the lurch? Source link
Why Flight Prices Might Not Fall After the U.S.-Iran Deal
Jet fuel may stay expensive for months, and airlines know travelers are willing to pay more for tickets. Source link
Western Europe Braces for Another Round of Heat
After an early heat wave in May, people in France, Germany, Italy and other countries are again looking for respite. Source link
‘White Lotus’ Star Murray Bartlett Shares His Favorite Places in Provincetown
The Australian actor, who won an Emmy for his role in Season 1 of “The White Lotus,” called his adopted Cape Cod hometown a “wonderland.” Source link
Who Will Get Spirit Airlines’ Coveted Flights at LaGuardia?
A bankruptcy court has started the process to sell the airline’s right to fly to and from the New York City airport, but finding a buyer could be hard. Source link
Call It a ‘Book-cation’ or a ‘Readaway,’ Literary Travel Is Having a Moment
Resort book clubs, tour companies, hotel libraries and a growing number of literary festivals are offering readers new ways to indulge their interests. Source link
How Artisans Are Recreating the American Revolution
In the spirit of 1776, these shipwrights, printers and textile workers are commemorating George Washington’s legacy through 18th-century techniques. Source link
Rope Jumper Falls to Her Death After Operators Fail to Secure Harness
Harrowing videos of the incident in Brazil showed the woman lifted over the heads of two instructors, her arms spread like wings, as they threw her off a bridge. Source link