News tagged tourism

When the Ground Shook Kamchatka: How a Massive Quake Sent Ripples Across Pacific Travel Plans

A powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula recently sent shockwaves, both literal and figurative, across the Pacific. The quake set off tsunami warnings stretching as far as Hawaii, turning what should have been dream vacations into rapidly shifting adventures for cruise passengers and island tourists. Here’s what travelers experienced and what could come next.

July 30, 2025

August Travel Bookings Surge: What U.S. Travelers Can Expect This Summer

As we approach August 2025, travel in the U.S. is heating up. After a slow start to the year, major airlines and hotel chains are reporting a surge in bookings—especially from those looking for deals and sticking close to home. While this bounce-back brings fresh choices and promos, travelers might face higher prices and bigger crowds. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of the summer rebound.

July 29, 2025

U.S. Business Leaders Set Out for China: What This Means for Your Future Travels

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, 2025

How France’s Train Trouble Clouded the Paris Olympics Opening Weekend

Just 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, 2025

Spain’s Big Holiday Rental Clean-Up: What Travelers Need to Know for 2025

Spain 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, 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

Wildfires Put Summer Travel Plans on Pause in Turkey and France

Summer 2025 brought intense wildfires to popular destinations in Turkey and France, causing havoc for travelers and locals alike. From canceled flights to city evacuations, here’s how these dramatic events affected journeys, and what travelers are now considering when it comes to future travel.

July 20, 2025

When Tech Takes a Timeout: The Global IT Meltdown that Grounded Travelers Worldwide

In 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, 2025

Should You Rethink Your Summer Trip? How the 2025 Measles Outbreak Is Shaking Up Global Travel

If you're planning to jet off this summer or fall, you'll want to read this: a sharp rise in measles cases is causing concerns, new rules, and unexpected costs for travelers and the travel industry alike. Here’s what you should know before making your next booking.

July 18, 2025

Thailand Presses “Pause” on Tourist Entry Fee: What It Means for Your Holiday Plans

If you’re thinking about a trip to Thailand soon, there’s some good news: that extra entry fee for foreign tourists is on hold until mid-2026! Here’s what the delay could mean for your travel budget and why the decision came about.

July 17, 2025