Lei low, spend high: Hawaii struggles to strike a delicate balance in its bid to solve overtourism.

Widespread burnout is driving the expansion of specialized clinics. Very, very expensive specialized clinics.

Home-swapping platform Kindred just raised $15m to expand. It lets members vacation in each other’s houses.

The zoomers are living up to their name.

Due to an FAA computer glitch, all US flights were temporarily grounded on Wednesday morning.

In response to guest complaints, Airbnb will start displaying total prices and checkout lists upfront.

The ultra-wealthy are paying big bucks for the right to travel freely throughout Europe.

Jimmy Buffett’s beachy anthem has inspired a booming hospitality business.

Missing bags are piling up as airlines and airports lack the staff to deal with them.

Relative Google search interest for “cleaning fees” is up 212%.

Extended stay hotels aren’t as glamorous as luxury chateaus, but they are a good investment.

In an effort to curb racial bias, Airbnb will only show certain hosts a guest’s 1st initial until after booking.

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Delta and a flight attendants union want a common database of unruly passengers.

RV sales are kickin’ into high gear and are expected to grow 34% this year.

The pandemic wiped out business travel, and new technology makes it unlikely it’ll ever get back to pre-pandemic levels.

Plus: The Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest makes bank and toy prices go up.

Plus: iPhone celebrated its 14th birthday and flights are taking off.

United’s airplane order will cost $30B+ (before discounts) and is the latest move from the airline that signals a bullish air travel future.

To woo homeowners onto its platform, Airbnb is offering mentorship, while Vrbo will let users transfer ratings.

Plus: Airbnb released 100+ upgrades, and AI lawmakers are a hit.

Cosi -- which provides furnished, short-term apartment rentals -- is thriving in the era of post-pandemic travel, collecting a €20m Series A investment.

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RVShare just raised $100m+, becoming the latest RV startup to ride a trend turbocharged by the pandemic.

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Some analysis suggests airline loyalty programs are more valuable than the actual airlines. The truth is not that simple.

A satellite company just bought the WiFi division of GoGo, Inc.

The surprise star of summer vacation? Motels are back, baby.