News tagged tourism

Record-Breaking Tourist Rush in Europe: Why Your Next Trip Might Look Different

In 2024, Europe’s most beloved travel destinations saw a record number of international visitors, sparking changes to how cities handle crowds, housing, and the traveler experience. Read on to see how these shifts could shape your next adventure.

June 22, 2025

France's New Online Visa System: What Travelers Need to Know for 2025

Starting June 2025, France will require all travelers to use a mandatory online appointment system for visa applications. This digital move aims to simplify the process, boost transparency, and cut down on fraud—but it also introduces new challenges for some travelers. Here’s what you should expect and how it could shape your journey to France and beyond.

June 20, 2025

Turbulence in the Middle East: What Travelers Need to Know About the Ongoing Israel-Iran Conflict

As tensions flare between Israel and Iran, travel across the Middle East has become complicated and uncertain. This analysis explores how the ongoing conflict is affecting travelers—sharing both challenges and a few silver linings for cautious globetrotters.

June 19, 2025

Could Your Next U.S. Trip Be at Risk? What Travelers Need to Know About the Proposed Expansion of the U.S. Travel Ban

The 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, 2025

Stranded in the Sun: What Travelers Need to Know About El Al's Big Flight Cancellations

As conflict escalates between Israel and Iran, El Al Airlines has suspended flights to several major cities until June 23, 2025, leaving thousands of travelers in limbo and upending the region’s tourism industry. Here’s how this developing situation may affect your travel plans and what the road ahead could look like.

June 15, 2025

How a Devastating Air India Crash is Shaking Up Travel – and What It Could Mean for Your Next Trip

The recent crash of Air India Flight 171 sent shockwaves through the travel community, raising safety concerns, causing disruptions, and sparking changes that could shape the future of flying and tourism. Here’s what travelers like you need to know about the incident’s wide-ranging impacts—and why there might be hope for a safer, stronger future.

June 12, 2025

Seattle to Rome, No Layovers: Alaska Airlines Sets Sights on Its First Non-Stop Transatlantic Adventure

Alaska 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

Seattle to Rome, No Layovers: Alaska Airlines Plots a Direct Path for Travelers in 2026

Alaska Airlines is taking a big leap across the pond with its first-ever nonstop flight from Seattle to Rome, scheduled to begin in May 2026. Get a sneak peek at what this means for Pacific Northwest travelers, jet setters, and the tourism industry on both sides of the Atlantic.

June 8, 2025

America’s New Travel Ban: What Every Traveler Should Know Before Summer 2025

The U.S. government has announced a travel ban targeting citizens from 12 countries, effective June 9, 2025. As debate swirls, travelers, tourists, and the hospitality industry are bracing for impacts ranging from holiday headaches to economic hits. Here’s what you need to know—and what you might expect as global travel patterns begin to shift.

June 6, 2025

Is America Shutting Its Doors? What Trump’s New Travel Ban Could Mean for Global Travelers

As President Trump prepares to introduce a sweeping travel ban on visitors from 19 countries, the travel and hospitality world is buzzing with questions. Kicking in June 9, 2025, the new policy is already raising concerns about shrinking tourism, big economic losses, and a colder welcome for global tourists—even as the U.S. government points to national security.

June 5, 2025