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Big Changes Coming to Tianjin: What Travelers Need to Know About the Upcoming SCO Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Tianjin, China, for the SCO Summit in late August 2025, and the city is getting ready for this major international event. While this means lots of excitement and upgrades for Tianjin, travelers might want to plan ahead to avoid some temporary bumps in the road. Here’s a friendly breakdown of what this event could mean for anyone thinking of exploring Tianjin around the summit dates.

August 22, 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

Sticker Shock: The Looming U.S. Visa Fee Hike and What It Could Mean For Travelers

As the U.S. gets ready to introduce a new $250 “visa integrity fee” in 2025, travelers from around the world may face not only higher costs but a tough choice: attend iconic events like the World Cup and Olympics, or look elsewhere? Here’s how experts think this fee could shake up your travel plans and the hospitality industry—plus some silver linings for the government’s bottom line.

August 6, 2025

“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

Singapore’s Skyline Set to Shine Even Brighter with $8 Billion Marina Bay Sands Expansion

Marina Bay Sands just started work on a gigantic new expansion, promising fresh options for luxury stays, big entertainment, and world-class events—if you can handle a little construction dust along the way.

July 16, 2025

Why Chicago’s Architecture Biennial 2025 Is a Must-See Event for Travelers

The next Chicago Architecture Biennial, themed "Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change," is set to unfold from September 2025 through February 2026. If you’re itching for a travel experience packed with free art, vibrant neighborhoods, and bustling energy, this major event might be for you. Here’s what visitors should know—both the exciting opportunities and the possible hassles.

July 6, 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

What Travelers Should Know: Speaker Mike Johnson’s Upcoming Visit to Israel and What It Means For Your Trip

With the U.S. House Speaker set to visit Israel in June 2025, Jerusalem is bracing for heightened security and possible disruptions. Here’s what visitors should expect, and how to navigate the city during this high-profile moment.

June 11, 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