Hotels & Leisure Travel

When the economy goes into the tank, people stay at home. But for those still willing to see what's out there, there are stupendous deals to be had. Full Story »

Several U.S. airlines have reported less traffic for the fourth quarter of 2008 as the recession hit both business and leisure travel. Some carriers have been offering sales to lure passengers back to the skies. Full Story »

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A Caribbean hotelier is offering investors stressed out by the financial meltdown a chance to swap their sinking stocks for sun-drenched beach vacations. Full Story »

NEW YORK - Current economic conditions are likely to pressure business travelers and visitors coming to the U.S. in 2009, according to the latest outlook from the Travel Industry Association. Full Story »

ATLANTA - Online travel companies are facing a flurry of lawsuits from upset city officials who say they were bilked out of tens of millions of dollars in hotel and occupancy taxes. Full Story »

NEW YORK - Here's a bright spot in the sad traveler's tale of the ever-weak dollar. One hotel company in Europe is accepting dollars in a one-to-one exchange with euros, when a euro is actually worth well over $1.50. Full Story »

BEIJING - Chinese tour groups headed to the U.S. on Tuesday under a new agreement that the American travel industry hopes will bring in billions of dollars. Full Story »

MIAMI - Royal Caribbean International has announced the names of two new cruise ships that will be the world's largest. Full Story »

WASHINGTON - It seemed like a can't-miss tourist attraction that would pull in visitors to the nation's capital: a new Madame Tussauds wax museum. Full Story »

NEW YORK - Orbitz Worldwide Inc. on Monday vowed to defend itself against a legal challenge by Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental accusing the online travel company of breaking a contract involving car rental listings. Full Story »

MIAMI - Central Park is moving to the ocean — sort of. Full Story »

TUPELO, Miss. - Several conservative groups, including the American Family Association, are asking Marriott International Inc. to stop giving hotel guests the option of ordering pay-per-view movies with strong sexual content. Full Story »

NEW YORK - JetBlue Airways Corp. said Thursday that customers booking travel at the company's Web site can pay for flights through eBay Inc.'s electronic payment unit, PayPal. Full Story »

NEW YORK - Higher booking fees at Expedia Inc. and Orbitz Worldwide Inc. may mean better margins for the online travel companies, according to one analyst. Full Story »

FIDO IN A LIMO: More than 29 million Americans say they've traveled with their pets in the last three years, according to the Travel Industry Association of America. So what are the best options for keeping your pooch comfortable on the road? Full Story »

MIAMI - Florida's attorney general is reviewing whether cruise lines such as Carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. adequately disclosed surcharges that they started billing passengers this month to offset rising fuel prices. Full Story »

WASHINGTON - A new chain of boutique hotels planned by Marriott and upscale hotelier Ian Schrager will be called Edition. Full Story »

NEW YORK - Chinese citizens flush with cash from their booming economy will find it easier to vacation in the U.S. following a long-awaited agreement that the American travel industry hopes will bring in billions of dollars. Full Story »