On October 12, 2025, the EU officially launched its Entry/Exit System (EES)—a digital overhaul of border processing for non-EU visitors. As airports like Düsseldorf kick things off, travelers can expect the move to affect both security and the airport experience. Here’s what to expect, what to prepare for, and how your next Europe trip might feel a little different.
October 16, 2025If you’re planning to take off from Brussels in mid-October, here’s something you need to know: all departing flights from Brussels Airport are set to be canceled on October 14, 2025, thanks to a strike by security personnel protesting recent government reforms. This move is expected to shake up travel plans for thousands, but it could also spark positive changes in the industry.
October 14, 2025In August 2024, Avis Rent-A-Car experienced a serious data breach affecting about 300,000 customers, putting their personal data at risk. While this rattled confidence in the company and raised concerns over identity theft, it also led to essential improvements in cybersecurity across the travel industry and a more cautious approach among travelers. Here’s what happened and what it could mean for the way you rent and travel in the future.
September 21, 2025A recent data breach at Avis Rent-A-Car put nearly 300,000 customers’ sensitive details at risk, leaving many travelers anxious about identity theft and more cautious about sharing their information with travel companies. But could this event also spark better security and awareness for the whole travel industry? Here’s how it might impact your next trip and what the industry could do differently going forward.
September 17, 2025A major new U.S. visa fee arrives in 2025, sparking worries about fewer international travelers, economic losses, and changing travel habits. Wondering if the changes will affect your plans? Here's what experts are saying and what travelers need to know.
August 30, 2025Indian 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, 2025Travelers 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, 2025Travelers, rejoice! Starting July 8, 2025, you’ll no longer have to slip off your shoes at airport security in the United States. With new tech leading the way, TSA drops its infamous “shoe removal” rule. Here’s what this means for your travel days ahead and how it might change your airport experience.
August 1, 2025Just hours before the Paris Olympics kicked off in July 2024, thousands of travelers faced major train chaos due to coordinated arson attacks on France’s high-speed rail network. Here’s how the disruptions impacted Olympic visitors, what travelers experienced, and how France rallied to keep the Games—and tourism—on track.
July 26, 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.
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