August 2012 – Sightseers' Delight

Air Force Museum preparing shuttle exhibit

August 31, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is preparing a former Shuttle Crew Compartment Trainer to serve as a new exhibit.

Hertz to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group

August 28, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Hertz Global Holdings will acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group in a $2.3 billion acquisition, the companies announced.

Railroad: Use caution when crossing the tracks this Labor Day

August 28, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Union Pacific Railroad is urging drivers to remain vigilant and use caution when driving across railroad tracks this Labor Day weekend.

How do you describe the Grand Canyon?

August 26, 2012 Todd DeFeo

There really aren’t any words to aptly describe that first glimpse of the Grand Canyon.

Statue pays tribute to Georgia tannery

August 26, 2012 Todd DeFeo

The Bona Allen Co. is remembered with a statue in downtown Buford depicting Roy Rogers, Trigger and a Bona Allen Co. employee.

Florida sees increased number of visitors during second quarter

August 25, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Florida continues to be a popular destination for tourists.

Survey: Barbecue a popular dish this Labor Day

August 24, 2012 The Travel Trolley

When it comes to eating this Labor Day, it appears barbecue will be a popular dish, even if it isn’t the most quintessentially American.

Starwood planning to increase its presence in Russia

August 24, 2012 The Travel Trolley

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is planning to increase its presence in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), one of the world’s fastest-growing hotel and travel markets, the company announced.

United to offer Houston-Lagos 787 service service starting in January

August 24, 2012 The Travel Trolley

United Airlines will operate nonstop Boeing 787 service five days a week between Houston and Lagos, Nigeria, starting Jan. 7, the airline announced.

As more expected to travel this Labor Day, authorities vow crack down on drunken drivers

August 22, 2012 Todd DeFeo

More people are expected to hit the road this Labor Day, good news for a still-sluggish economy.