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Ken Clouse and his wife Pam look at a still image taken from a game camera on their porch. The couple says in the last two years, they’ve regularly seen black bears in their neighborhood south of Alpine, Texas. Carlos Morales/NPR hide caption toggle caption Carlos Morales/NPR ALPINE, Texas — In one of the most …

Black bear populations are bouncing back. Here’s how these Texas towns are coping Read More »

A new U.S. Travel–Ipsos poll shows Americans fear the United States is falling behind other countries in delivering a modern, efficient travel experience. Congress can make immediate progress by returning billions of dollars from the the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee — a charge added to every airline ticket that is supposed to fund TSA operations …

Americans Dissatisfied with Travel Security Experience; Demand 9/11 Passenger Security Fee Put Back Where It Belongs Read More »

The Rubenstein Hotel, New Orleans — Photo by Waterford WATERFORD, Conn. – Waterford Hotel Group announced today that it has assumed management of five additional hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana, further strengthening the company’s presence in one of the nation’s most vibrant travel destinations. The five hotels joining the Waterford portfolio are Hotel Le Marais, …

Waterford Hotel Group Expands Footprint in New Orleans with Five Additional Hotels Read More »

LEBANON, New Hampshire—Artificial intelligence is changing the way people plan trips—especially among international travelers and women, according to the Global Rescue Fall 2025 Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey. More than one in five travelers (22 percent) reported using AI tools to plan a trip, but adoption is notably higher among non-U.S. respondents (30 percent) and …

Global Rescue Survey: International Travelers Lead in Using AI for Trip Planning Read More »