How to Think About Airline Elite Status in 2022
After two full years of disrupted travel, it seems like the industry could finally return to something like normalcy. Maybe. Perhaps. According to a report by the World Travel &…
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How Hotel Elite Status Is Shaping Up in 2022
There’s no use trying to predict what will happen to the travel industry next. A report from STR and Tourism Economics, a partner of global forecasting organization Oxford Economics, expects a…
In the 608: Growing interest in youth eSports
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. - A couple of local kids are working to change the gaming industry. Code Ninjas Sun Prairie is giving kids ages 7 to 15 the…
5 Reasons Why ‘Shoulder Season’ Is the Best Time to Travel
In many ways, travel in 2021 was more challenging than it was in 2020. While demand for travel returned, sufficient hospitality staffing often did not, leading to long waits at…
Explainer: Why airlines fear 5G will upend travel this week
AT&T and Verizon plan to activate their new 5G wireless service Wednesday. The nation's largest airlines say that interference from the wireless service on a key instrument on planes is worse than they originally thought.
In the 608: Madison Police hosting 'Winterfest' on Saturday at Elver Park
MADISON, Wis. - The Madison Police Department is gearing up for a free family fun event celebrating Wisconsin's favorite season. Join MPD at Elver Park for hot…
Here Are the Most Valuable Hotel Rewards Programs in 2022
Navigating hotel rewards programs can be a daunting task. From point-earning promotions to elite status upgrades and thousands of other factors, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Yet, for most travelers,…
Which Airline Rewards Program Gives the Most Value?
Airline rewards programs are complicated. It might seem like you need a Ph.D. in complex systems (or at least fine-print reading) to understand them. But underneath the complex gobbledygook lies…
In the 608: Cross country skiing now available in Middleton
MIDDLETON, Wis. - The City of Middleton and the Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) have a new facility for cross country skiing. No longer will cross-country…
The world's most powerful passports for 2022
There's a widening gap between the global north and the global south when it comes to travel freedoms, says the first 2022 report by London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm Henley & Partners.
In the 608: SSM Health's 'Ability Forward' program giving MMSD students a chance to shine
MADISON, Wis. – SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital has a unique partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District called "Ability Forward."…
In the 608: Hook & Fade now open in Downtown Madison
MADISON, Wis. - Locals now have access to a high-end, indoor place to golf and socialize as Hook & Fade has opened at 113 S.…
Backstage with Bruno: 'Mean Girls'
Direct from Broadway, the musical "Mean Girls" comes to Overture next week. Michael Bruno goes backstage.
The medical magic of chicken soup
MADISON, Wis. -- Chicken soup is an age-old remedy to treat many different ailments and for many good reasons. Many believe there is growing evidence to support…
In the 608: A tribute to Sauk Prairie Healthcare workers
PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. - A local community member came up with an idea of creating a video in support of our…
Lisa Briggs answers your plant questions
Lisa Briggs answers your plant questions.
Things to know before planning your trip to the 2022 Late Winter Market
The Dane County market runs each Saturday from January 8 through April 9
MADISON, Wis.-- The Late Winter Market returns to the Garver Feed Mill Saturday, January 8. Shoppers will be able to find many of…
Half of Travelers Have the Same New Year’s Resolution
As another year greets us, people around the world have started finessing their New Year’s resolutions. Here’s one surprising resolution, reported by an AmEx Trendex travel trends poll conducted in…
How to Travel to Super Bowl LVI on a Budget
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events each year. While most Americans watch the big game with family or friends, some devoted football fans attend in person.…
In the 608: How you can support Open Doors for Refugees
MADISON, Wis. - Open Doors for Refugees is an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to help refugees make a home in the Madison area. It…
21 of the best new books in 2021
These books feature villains and heroes; they span all sorts of genres, from historical fiction to fantasy; and some were even written by historians, poets and Pulitzer Prize winners.
Lisa Briggs answers your plant questions
Lisa Briggs answers your plant questions.
In the 608: Abby Barr giving back to Sun Prairie through fitness
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. -- Abby Barr has spent the last three years trying to find a way to give back. "I knew after the…
In the 608: Time to hit the slopes; Josh visits Tyrol Basin
MOUNT HOREB, Wis. - If you're looking for something to do with the family this winter season, maybe it's time to hit the slopes.…
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