The US hospitality workforce is back to pre-pandemic levels

The US hospitality workforce is back to pre-pandemic levels

The U.S. hotel industry notched a big win in the latest jobs data: The American hospitality and leisure sector — which includes restaurants and hotels— is back to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels. While that might be worth a celebration, it’s worth noting the hotel experience for most U.S. travelers is forever changed by everything that happened…

Tourism taxes are making international trips more expensive

Tourism taxes are making international trips more expensive

As you budget for a trip, the list of expenses to consider is long. Sure, there are the big-ticket costs, such as airfare, lodging, theme park tickets and car rentals. But, as every traveler knows, that’s often just the beginning. Airline fees, resort charges, food, souvenirs, highway tolls and other extras drive up the overall…