A 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, 2025A recent outbreak of gastrointestinal illness on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas put over 130 vacationers under the weather. Here’s how it unfolded, what it means for cruise lovers, and how the industry may change moving forward.
July 21, 2025In July 2024, a security update gone wrong triggered massive IT failures around the globe, sending shockwaves through the travel and tourism world. Travelers faced grounded flights, stranded nights at airports, and disrupted plans—while the industry scrambled to recover and rethink its tech safety nets.
July 19, 2025The 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, 2025As political divides deepen in the U.S., more travelers are starting to let their values guide where—and how—they vacation. This analysis explores how ongoing polarization could transform travel decisions, from skipped cities to cruises with a political twist, and what that could mean for both adventurers and the hospitality industry in the near future.
June 23, 2025The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a significant expansion of its travel ban, potentially affecting travelers from 36 additional countries. If implemented, these changes could reshape travel plans, impact the tourism industry, and create plenty of questions for globetrotters and travel-dependent businesses. Here’s what travelers might need to watch for if the proposed policy takes effect.
June 16, 2025Accor and LVMH are teaming up to reimagine the historic Orient Express brand, expanding from legendary train journeys into sumptuous hotels and even grand sailing ships. Find out what this could mean for the future of luxury travel, from exclusive experiences to a new focus on sustainability.
June 10, 2025Alaska Airlines just announced a big leap: its first-ever non-stop flight from Seattle to Rome, starting May 2026. For travelers, this could mean easier European getaways and new perks—but there are a few things to keep in mind as the airline navigates pricing and operational hurdles. Here’s what you can expect from this future route and how it might change the way Pacific Northwest flyers explore the world.
June 9, 2025