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European Union to allow vaccinated Americans to visit Europe

Top U.S. health officials are emphasizing more freedoms for those who are fully vaccinated, including travel. The New York Times is reporting the European Union will allow vaccinated U.S. tourists to visit Europe this summer. Officials say other vaccination incentives may soon follow.

Airbnb and Vrbo are overloaded with reservations

By Paul R. La Monica

Travel sites Airbnb and Vrbo are reporting a boom in online reservations. Vrbo, which stands for Vacation Rentals by Owner, is said to be off to its best start in a quarter century. Shares of rival Airbnb are up more than 20% this year, following the company’s successful initial public offering in 2020.