With Expedia forecasting a surge in travel bookings and U.S. travel bouncing back, the coming months could mean more options, better deals, and enhanced experiences for travelers—but also busier destinations and possible price hikes. Here’s what you might expect if these industry predictions pan out.
August 13, 2025With 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, 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, 2025Spain has ordered the removal of over 65,000 holiday rentals from platforms like Airbnb in a major push to regulate short-term stays. This move, set for 2025, could change the way you plan your next Spanish getaway—from fewer rental options and possibly higher prices, to safer, better-regulated lodging.
July 24, 2025The Singapore Oceanarium, opening July 23, 2025, will transform Sentosa’s marine attraction landscape. As a much-anticipated future event, this massive upgrade promises dazzling marine encounters, educational initiatives, and a tourism boom—though, naturally, there are concerns to consider. Here’s what savvy travelers and hotel guests should know before planning their visit!
July 23, 2025In the lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, expectations were sky-high for Paris’s luxury hotels. But rather than a mad dash for reservations, many plush Parisian pads found themselves with more empty suites than anticipated. Why? Affluent travelers changed course, heading to quieter spots like the French Riviera and London instead. Here’s a quick look at the upsides and downsides—and what it means for future travel to Paris.
July 10, 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, 2025Travel and hospitality experts expect an unprecedented surge in travel between June 28 and July 6, 2025, for Independence Day. The predicted boom could give a serious boost to local economies but may also bring crowded roads, bustling airports, and higher hotel prices. Here’s what travelers might experience during this high-traffic summer week.
July 1, 2025Recent military clashes between the U.S. and Iran have shaken up global air travel, causing flight cancellations, rerouted journeys, and escalated airport security. Here’s what this could mean for travelers, the tourism industry, and your next hotel booking.
June 28, 2025A 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.
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