Marriott hotels to furlough ‘10s of thousands,’ according to reports
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Sunday is the final day to visit the theme parks before they close to fight the spread of coronavirus
The parks at Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Legoland, Busch Gardens, and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will shut down at the end of Sunday night, staying close throughout the rest of the month
The parks at Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Legoland, Busch Gardens, and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will shut down at the end of Sunday night, staying close throughout the rest of the month
Travel ban to extend to United Kingdom, Ireland
The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
The White House announced that the U.S. will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list.
Retired Australian couple recreates canceled cruise in their living room
A retired couple in Melbourne, Victoria, has recreated a cruise experience from the comfort of their own living room after they canceled a trip due to the coronavirus.
A retired couple in Melbourne, Victoria, has recreated a cruise experience from the comfort of their own living room after they canceled a trip due to the coronavirus.
First international flights arrive at OIA since travel ban was announced
On Friday, a strict travel ban will go into effect between the United States and Europe. Most travelers we spoke to appeared to be calm.
On Friday, a strict travel ban will go into effect between the United States and Europe. Most travelers we spoke to appeared to be calm.
Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
FAA waives rule that forced airlines to fly empty planes
The FAA is temporarily waiving a rule that has been causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes to avoid losing precious takeoff and landing rights at JFK, LGA and other major airports.
The FAA is temporarily waiving a rule that has been causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes to avoid losing precious takeoff and landing rights at JFK, LGA and other major airports.
Central Florida schools suspend student field trips involving air travel amid coronavirus concerns
School superintendents across Central Florida are monitoring COVID-19.
School superintendents across Central Florida are monitoring COVID-19.
Cruise lines offer cheap deals, sales amid coronavirus fears
Cruise lines have since taken a hit as travelers cancel their trips amid coronavirus fears.
Cruise lines have since taken a hit as travelers cancel their trips amid coronavirus fears.
You can find cheap flights to these places because of coronavirus concerns
Some fares from Orlando to some U.S. destinations are as low as $53.
Some fares from Orlando to some U.S. destinations are as low as $53.
Royal Caribbean increases borrowing capacity by $550 million to stay afloat
Royal Caribbean Cruises, which has seen its stock take a big drop in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, says that is has increased its revolving credit capacity by $550 million to bolster its liquidity.
Royal Caribbean Cruises, which has seen its stock take a big drop in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, says that is has increased its revolving credit capacity by $550 million to bolster its liquidity.
Florida Department of Health advises some international travelers to self-isolate for 14 days
Previously, the department was only advising those who have traveled to China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, and Egypt to self-isolate, but now all international travelers are being advised to do so.
Previously, the department was only advising those who have traveled to China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, and Egypt to self-isolate, but now all international travelers are being advised to do so.
Reports: 2 workers aboard Regal Princess test negative for coronavirus
Reports say that the cruise ship is sailing back and forth the Florida coast meanwhile.
Reports say that the cruise ship is sailing back and forth the Florida coast meanwhile.
Federal official claims White House didn't want to tell seniors not to fly
The White House overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines because of the new coronavirus, a federal official told The Associated Press.
The White House overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines because of the new coronavirus, a federal official told The Associated Press.
Cruise and state officials address coronavirus concerns, call for testing prior to boarding
Vice President Mike Pence is calling for all cruise lines to test passengers before they even step onboard.
Vice President Mike Pence is calling for all cruise lines to test passengers before they even step onboard.
This hotel allows guests to foster shelter dogs during their stay
The program has been operation at the hotel since 2018 and so far, 33 guests have left with adopted dogs.
The program has been operation at the hotel since 2018 and so far, 33 guests have left with adopted dogs.
Airlines widen the middle seat but it could cost you
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Korean Air have been experimenting with adding an extra inch to widen the middle seat on planes.
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Korean Air have been experimenting with adding an extra inch to widen the middle seat on planes.
Coronavirus: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises add mandatory temperature screenings for passengers
The screenings will be part of the check-in process, beginning March 6.
The screenings will be part of the check-in process, beginning March 6.
Traveling amid the coronavirus outbreak: What you need to know
As the virus grows globally, being smart about planning travel, be it domestic or international, and how to protect yourself is crucial.
As the virus grows globally, being smart about planning travel, be it domestic or international, and how to protect yourself is crucial.
Orange County takes $154 million economic hit after conferences cancel due to coronavirus fears, officials say
Orange County has not had one positive case of coronavirus yet and officials want to remind citizens that the county remains at low risk of a major outbreak.
Orange County has not had one positive case of coronavirus yet and officials want to remind citizens that the county remains at low risk of a major outbreak.