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Big Changes Coming to Tianjin: What Travelers Need to Know About the Upcoming SCO Summit

Indian 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, 2025

Stranded in the Skies: How the Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike Might Change Your Travel Plans

On August 16, 2025, over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants began a strike that could ground flights across Canada. Here’s a traveler-friendly look at how this future event might disrupt your journeys—and what it could mean for the industry.

August 16, 2025

Ready, Set, Ryanair: What Summer 2025 Could Hold for European Travelers

Ryanair's recent updates point to a potentially strong, traveler-friendly summer in 2025, with new routes, steady fares, and fresh destinations. Here's what European jet-setters could expect—and what to watch out for—as Ryanair expands into Albania and Sweden.

August 14, 2025

Expedia’s Upbeat Forecast Hints at a Season of Exciting—and Busy—Travel Ahead

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, 2025

Why Travelers Can’t Get Enough of Southeast Asia: What the Repeat Visitor Trend Could Mean for You

With 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, 2025

IHG Hits One Million Rooms: What This Means for Your Next Trip

On August 7, 2025, IHG Hotels & Resorts announced they've crossed the 1 million room mark worldwide. But what does this milestone mean for travelers hunting for the perfect hotel stay? Here’s a quick, easy-to-read breakdown of the buzz, the perks, and the possible pitfalls, especially for those who love variety, value, and a good loyalty program.

August 7, 2025

No More Bare Feet at the TSA! Americans Can Now Keep Their Shoes On at Airport Security

Travelers 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, 2025

No More Shoes-Off Shuffle: TSA Updates Security Rules at Airports

Travelers, 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, 2025

Thinking of Visiting China? What Travelers Need to Know About the Chikungunya Outbreak in 2025

If you're planning a trip to southern China this summer, especially Guangdong Province, there’s a health alert on the horizon: The CDC is weighing a travel notice because of a major spike in chikungunya cases. Here’s what this means for travelers—and how you can stay safe and informed.

July 31, 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