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The Canadian PressThey expected an Olympic boon. But some Paris businesses are experiencing a bust
PARIS (AP) — On a typical summer day, tourists flock to the historic Marais district of Paris, wandering its charming medieval streets dotted with ultra-chic boutiques, gazing at stunning private mansions, strolling through the elegant 17th-century square Place des Vosges, and filling humming restaurants and bars.
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Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition
DALLAS (AP) — Goodbye, cattle call.
- INSIDER
Forget the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre — here's what you need to do in Paris, according to someone who's been a dozen times.
The Montparnasse Tower and Les Catacombes are some of the best places to go in Paris after hitting the touristy spots, a frequent traveler says.
- WMAR- Baltimore Scripps
Hotel workers picket for higher wages outside Light St. Hyatt
A group of several dozen Baltimore hospitality workers and supporters picketed outside the Hyatt Regency hotel on Light St. during rush hour Thursday, pushing for higher pay for hundreds of local employees at that hotel and at the nearby Hilton Baltimore. "People cannot live on those wages. It's completely unrealistic," said Jeffrey Barner, a bellman at the Hilton.
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6 Best Budget Airlines for Traveling Throughout Europe
If you're planning to take a trip to Europe, you're likely looking for ways to save so you can splurge on some special things. Check Out: 8 Tips To Fly Business Class for the Price of Economy Read...
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7 Costco Items To Buy for Your Carry-On Luggage
There's a fine line to tread when shopping for items to go in your carry-on luggage at Costco. While shoppers won't be able to find travel-size items for sale at $1 prices, certain bulk buys and...
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Japanese restaurants say they’re not charging tourists more – they’re just charging locals less
In Japan, overtourism and the weak yen have prompted restaurants to consider the merits of differential pricing for tourists.
- Robb Report
This $4 Million Beverly Hills Home Comes With an Infrared Sauna
The four-bedroom home above Coldwater Canyon in the Beverly Hills Post Office neighborhood also offers a kidney-shaped pool, and a cold-plunge tub.
- Sky News
What your rights are if you can't travel to Paris Olympics
Arson attacks on multiple French train lines have thrown people's trips to the Paris Olympics into doubt. France's rail operator SNCF confirmed that "several simultaneous malicious acts" overnight mean that trains to Paris from Bordeaux, Lille, and Strasbourg will likely be severely disrupted for the whole weekend. Eurostar is also having to redivert its services, urging people not to travel - and warning many journeys have been cancelled - or will take an extra hour-and-a-half.
- Reuters
American Airlines cuts annual profit forecast as sales strategy backfires
American Airlines on Thursday cut its annual profit forecast, citing its previous sales and distribution strategy that drove away corporate travelers and hit its revenue. The Texas-based airline also highlighted an excess capacity in the domestic market that has undermined the industry's pricing power. Under the previous strategy, American sought to rework its contracts with corporate travel agencies and customers, cutting perks and discounts.
- BuzzFeed
"We Got It Better Than The Guys In Paris": Olympic Surfers Are Sharing That Their Olympic Village Is On A Cruise Ship In Tahiti
Not all Olympic events are taking place in Paris.
- Business Insider
Southwest is ditching its unassigned seat policy for the first time
The change to one of Southwest's best-known policies comes as it faces falling profits and pressure from an activist investor to turn things around.
- WMUR - Manchester
JetBlue to begin service out of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to Florida starting in 2025
JetBlue is beginning service out of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport starting in 2025, the airline announced Wednesday.
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A Small Town, Wild Adventures, and a Sophisticated Alpine Setting
Chase United Cardmembers enjoy a one-of-kind, tailored multiday adventure to Wyoming’s beautiful and inspiring Jackson Hole.
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Travelers at Buffalo Airport react to Southwest Airlines plan to get rid of open seating
Southwest Airlines is getting ready to assign your seat. The airline announced it will change its open seating policy.
- Reuters
Royal Caribbean lifts profit forecast, reinstates dividend as cruise demand thrives
(Reuters) -Royal Caribbean Group raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday and said it would reinstate its dividend, with the company coming a full circle from the pandemic as people flock to its cruises. Cruise operators have hiked ticket prices over the past two years on growing interest among Europeans and record demand from Americans splurging on experiences. "Exceptional demand for our vacation experiences has accelerated our performance by generating significant yield growth over the past several years," Royal Caribbean CEO Jason Liberty said.
- CBC
Disrupted train network strands passengers in France
After vandals targeted the high-speed train network in France, the train system was halted while repairs were underway. Crowds of passengers in Montparnasse station were forced to wait for updates to their itineraries as all trains were directed back to their point of departure.
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Newsroom Ready: Up to half of Jasper buildings burned: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says early reports indicate a third and perhaps up to half of all buildings in the historic Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper have burned in a wildfire. Crews continue to try to protect the town's remaining buildings after about 20,000 park visitors and the 5,000 residents of the Jasper municipality had to flee on a moment’s notice Monday night. (July 25, 2024)
- The Daily Beast
FBI Is Not Fully Convinced Trump Was Struck by a Bullet
FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed during a marathon testimony on Wednesday that investigators still do not know if former President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet or a piece of shrapnel during his attempted assassination.Twice during the hours-long session, Wray told lawmakers that the FBI was still working to determine what exactly struck the former president on his right ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “My understanding is that either it [a bullet] or some shrapnel is wha
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Céline Dion Fans Won't Believe How Much She’s Getting Paid by the Olympics
Céline Dion and Lady Gaga are performing a duet at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how much they are reportedly being paid for one song.