First glimpse of fall foliage predictions for the 2022 season
The drought is going to be a big factor in this year's fall foliage -- and likely not in a good way.
Southwest Airlines offers fall and winter fares for special sale price
Following a tough summer, travel experts say things will get easier as airlines staff up to reduce delays and cancellations.
American found dead at same Bahamas resort where three US tourists died earlier this year
The man was reportedly suffering from COVID-19 symptoms at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas before his death.
Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
Southwest Airlines employees celebrate passenger's 104th birthday
Jane Smith of San Francisco has 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Airlines would have to give refunds for delayed flights under new rule proposal
The new rule would apply even to travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets.
Illinois investing $15 million to support local festivals, tourism
The funding will prioritize communities who have experienced declines in hotel tax revenues and provides $5 million specifically for festivals.
$15M in tourism grants focus on Illinois festivals, attractions
The state of Illinois will invest an additional $15 million to support local festivals and tourism.
Woman from California goes viral on TikTok for documenting her Texas experience
She has three separate series on her TikTok: Life in Texas, How Texas Has Changed Me, and Things in Texas That Still Confuse Me.
US tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius after reportedly taking selfie
The 23-year-old man fell into the volcano’s crater while reportedly trying to get his cell phone and got stuck inside.
Get paid $15,000 to attend, rate Midwestern state fairs
One family will be chosen and applicants must send their submissions by Aug. 3, 2022.
'Welcome to our Neighborhood' campaign reveals hidden gems in every Chicago neighborhood
A new tourism campaign reveals hidden gems in every Chicago neighborhood.
Delta passenger explains why he declined $10K offer to give up airplane seat
“I think we’ve all agreed that if it ever happened again, we’d be the first ones off the flight,” Jason Aten said.
Push to reignite Chicago travel
Hospitality and business leaders gathered Wednesday in Chicago to say it's time to reignite travel, plus there are finally reasons for optimism at Chicago hotels.
Hospitality workers push to reignite international travel to Chicago
It's getting easier to spot them on downtown Chicago streets. Tourists are back.
Flight delays, cancelations become a local and global problem
Problems with air travel are spreading around the globe.
Spirit Airlines flight catches fire on landing at Atlanta airport
Passengers aboard a Spirit Airlines flight from Tampa to Atlanta Sunday morning are safe after the plane caught fire during the landing process, airport officials said.
Where do Illinois residents want to vacation? Chicago, Lake Geneva and Wisconsin Dells are top spots
Wisconsin residents, on the other hand, were not eager to head south to Illinois for a trip. They said their top destinations are Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells and Madison.
Flight attendant gives saucy performance during safety demonstration
Brittney Abernathy, who recorded the hilarious moment, posted the video to Twitter with the caption, “Give this man a raise.”
Delays, cancelations reported at Chicago airports ahead of 4th of July weekend
The weather is partially to blame for some delays and cancellations at Chicago airports.