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All Aboard! Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Train Reconnects New Orleans and Mobile After 20 Years

Amtrak has launched its new Mardi Gras Service, bringing back passenger trains between New Orleans and Mobile for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. This twice-daily service makes city-hopping easier than ever and could change the way travelers experience the Gulf Coast, but it hasn’t come without hurdles.

August 18, 2025

Park City’s Big Moment: What to Expect from the SITE Mountain West Summit 2025

The SITE Mountain West Summit is coming to Park City in August 2025, bringing together professionals from the world of incentive travel. This preview dives into what this event could mean for travelers, the local scene, and why all eyes will be on Utah this summer.

August 17, 2025

Stranded in the Skies: How the Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike Might Change Your Travel Plans

On August 16, 2025, over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants began a strike that could ground flights across Canada. Here’s a traveler-friendly look at how this future event might disrupt your journeys—and what it could mean for the industry.

August 16, 2025

Ready, Set, Ryanair: What Summer 2025 Could Hold for European Travelers

Ryanair's recent updates point to a potentially strong, traveler-friendly summer in 2025, with new routes, steady fares, and fresh destinations. Here's what European jet-setters could expect—and what to watch out for—as Ryanair expands into Albania and Sweden.

August 14, 2025

When the Unexpected Happens: What Travelers Can Learn from the Cairns Helicopter Crash

On August 12, 2024, travelers at Cairns’ DoubleTree by Hilton faced a shocking ordeal when a helicopter crashed onto the hotel’s roof. While tragic, the event shines a spotlight on what tourists should know about safety and how the travel industry might change in response.

August 12, 2025

Travel Plans Upset: What China Southern Airlines’ Mass Cancellations Mean for Your Next Trip

On August 10, 2025, China Southern Airlines called off numerous flights in leading cities like Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu, causing headaches for travelers while spotlighting alternative ways to get around. Here’s an easy guide to how these cancellations may shape your travel plans–from the stress of delays to the surprising upsides for China’s famous high-speed rail.

August 10, 2025

Why Travelers Can’t Get Enough of Southeast Asia: What the Repeat Visitor Trend Could Mean for You

With analysts predicting a jump in repeat visitors to hotspots like Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia in 2025, the travel scene is gearing up for some big changes. Here’s what this could mean for your next getaway and for the world of online hotel bookings.

August 9, 2025

Chasing the Sun in October: How Cooler Autumn Beach Trips Are Changing the Travel Scene

As heatwaves and wildfires become more common, sun-seeking travelers are swapping summer beach getaways for milder October adventures. This shift is changing the way we all plan our holidays—and how the travel industry operates.

August 8, 2025

“G’day, World!”: Australia’s Big Tourism Push Hopes to Welcome You Back Down Under

Australia 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, 2025

No More Bare Feet at the TSA! Americans Can Now Keep Their Shoes On at Airport Security

Travelers 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, 2025