News tagged 2025 events

“Tech Turbulence”: How a Surprise Alaska Airlines Outage Grounded Summer Travel Plans

On July 20, 2025, Alaska Airlines faced a sudden IT meltdown, grounding flights across the U.S. for hours and leaving thousands scrambling. While the disruption shook up travel plans and hit local tourism hard, Alaska Airlines responded with customer support, flexibility, and quick recovery efforts—reminding us all how critical reliable technology is in modern travel.

July 22, 2025

Cheers to Sisterhood: Grapevine & Vibes Plots Women’s Wine Weekend in North Carolina Wine Country

A Charlotte-based company is raising a glass to women who love to travel and sip, with a women-only wine country getaway planned for June 2025. Here’s why it might be the toast of the summer—and the unique travel buzz it’s bringing to North Carolina.

June 25, 2025

Parade Day in D.C.: Sights, Sounds, and Surprises on the Army’s 250th

On June 14, 2025, Washington, D.C. played host to the U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade—an epic spectacle with thousands of troops, historic aircrafts, and a flood of visitors. But behind the marching bands and military jets, travelers found both thrills and hurdles, from packed hotels to citywide detours and stormy skies.

June 14, 2025

America’s New Travel Ban: What Every Traveler Should Know Before Summer 2025

The U.S. government has announced a travel ban targeting citizens from 12 countries, effective June 9, 2025. As debate swirls, travelers, tourists, and the hospitality industry are bracing for impacts ranging from holiday headaches to economic hits. Here’s what you need to know—and what you might expect as global travel patterns begin to shift.

June 6, 2025

How Upcoming Airline Talks in India Could Shape the Way You Travel

The 2025 IATA Summit in New Delhi is set to tackle problems affecting your flights and holidays—from growing ticket prices to eco-friendly travel. While there are worries about increased costs and disrupted plans, the push for safer and greener skies could be good news in the long run.

May 30, 2025