The fourth measure to be endorsed Wednesday aims to increase San Diego’s hotel tax revenue, but at the expense of online travel companies like Expedia instead of at the expense of tourists.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
International tourists are ditching the cookie-cutter sightseeing traps and hunting down places with soul—spots that feel lived-in, local, and layered with meaning.
Home to over 120 wineries and tasting rooms, Woodinville’s location makes the property an ideal staycation for Washington state locals looking to explore the region’s excellent wines, and a luxurious getaway for travelers seeking to be wined and dined.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Tens of thousands of travelers have had trips upended this week as storms caused Delta and other airlines to cancel hundreds of flights.
One house in particular, on the generous corner lot at Gower and Douthit streets, attracted sightseers from all over town.
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Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Rooms full of computer setups abut secured labs, most equipped with one-way see-through walls so sightseers can sneak a peek at the genetic endeavors underway.
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