Route 66 Turns 100 and Still Roaring

Route 66 turns 100, and local businesses are riding the nostalgia wave—think diners, quirky motels, and Americana vibes. In Seligman, AZ, Anna Gonzalez and Sebastian de Boorder, who bought the Aztec Motel online, are living their dream: Anna’s homecoming, Sebastian’s American fantasy. While global travel dipped, Arizona saw a small uptick, prompting targeted campaigns to lure UK, German, and French tourists. With gas prices hurting domestic trips, independent family spots like theirs are the heart of Route 66. The International Trade Commission predicts a tourism rebound, and Anna’s hopeful for a summer surge—calling it a patriotic, fun way to support history and local charm. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b701aa14fa0d9fac