News tagged natural disaster

Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica: What Travelers Need to Know Right Now

As Hurricane Melissa, one of the fiercest storms in Jamaica’s history, battered the island in October 2025, travel plans were thrown into chaos and the tourism industry faced enormous challenges. Here’s a traveler-friendly wrap-up of the situation as it unfolds, and what it might mean for your future trips to Jamaica.

October 28, 2025

How Hurricane Erin Shook Up Transatlantic Travel in Summer 2025

In August 2025, Hurricane Erin, a fierce Category 5 storm, disrupted air and sea journeys between the US and Europe. From canceled flights and re-routed cruises to closed beaches, the travel world had to make some quick pivots for safety—offering important lessons for travelers and the tourism industry alike.

August 29, 2025