Marriott just shared its outlook for 2025, and while it's great news for global travelers with strong hotel growth overseas, those planning U.S. getaways might see fewer deals and some changes in service. Here’s what it could mean for your next booking.
August 5, 2025Australia is rolling out the welcome mat in 2025 with “Come and Say G’day”—a new $130 million tourism campaign. Packed with familiar faces and iconic wildlife, it aims to charm nearly 12 million global visitors by 2029. While travelers can expect exciting ads and destination stories, the move comes with both opportunities and challenges for tourists and the Aussie travel scene alike.
August 4, 2025Travelers in the US can breathe a sigh of relief—starting July 8, 2025, the TSA no longer requires passengers to remove their shoes during airport security screenings. Thanks to new screening tech, your next journey through the security line just got way easier. Here’s what it means for your trip.
August 3, 2025Spain’s railway company RENFE plans to launch overnight train routes to 50+ European cities—including Paris, Milan, Berlin, and Lisbon. This forward-looking effort aims to offer travelers a greener, more comfortable alternative to flying, but faces some financial and technical obstacles on the tracks ahead.
August 2, 2025Travelers, rejoice! Starting July 8, 2025, you’ll no longer have to slip off your shoes at airport security in the United States. With new tech leading the way, TSA drops its infamous “shoe removal” rule. Here’s what this means for your travel days ahead and how it might change your airport experience.
August 1, 2025If you're planning a trip to southern China this summer, especially Guangdong Province, there’s a health alert on the horizon: The CDC is weighing a travel notice because of a major spike in chikungunya cases. Here’s what this means for travelers—and how you can stay safe and informed.
July 31, 2025A powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula recently sent shockwaves, both literal and figurative, across the Pacific. The quake set off tsunami warnings stretching as far as Hawaii, turning what should have been dream vacations into rapidly shifting adventures for cruise passengers and island tourists. Here’s what travelers experienced and what could come next.
July 30, 2025As we approach August 2025, travel in the U.S. is heating up. After a slow start to the year, major airlines and hotel chains are reporting a surge in bookings—especially from those looking for deals and sticking close to home. While this bounce-back brings fresh choices and promos, travelers might face higher prices and bigger crowds. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of the summer rebound.
July 29, 2025A high-profile group of American business leaders, led by FedEx’s CEO, will visit China in late July 2025 to help ease trade strains. While the direct impact on travel plans isn’t immediate, this move has the potential to shape the future of tourism, business trips, and even your next online hotel booking between the U.S. and China.
July 28, 2025On July 24, 2025, a violent incident on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas shocked both crew and travelers when an alleged stabbing among crew members led to one death and raised fresh questions around cruise safety. While the immediate impact is a renewed sense of caution, experts believe it could spark industry-wide improvements in how passenger and crew wellbeing is managed at sea.
July 27, 2025