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Canada Waves a Red Flag: Future Travel to Venezuela Gets a Strong Warning

With a new advisory on deck for September 2025, the Canadian government is urging people to steer clear of Venezuela—citing safety risks, supply shortages, and more. Here’s what this could mean for tourists, hotel guests, and the broader South American travel scene.

September 1, 2025

All Aboard the Future: NextGen Acela Trains Hit the Tracks from August 2025

Starting August 28, 2025, Amtrak’s newest high-speed trains, the NextGen Acela, promise a travel experience upgrade along the bustling Northeast Corridor. With modern perks and faster travel, big changes are coming for travelers zipping between Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C.—but not all challenges are left behind.

August 28, 2025

Labor Day Weekend 2025: Biggest U.S. Airport Crowd in History? Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting to screen over 17 million passengers during Labor Day week 2025—a new record! If you’re planning to travel between August 28 and September 3, get ready for both excitement and a few challenges. Here’s what this busy travel surge could mean for your trip, your wallet, and your next hotel booking.

August 25, 2025

Is Richmond About to Become America’s Next Business Hotspot?

American Express has its eye on Richmond, VA, naming it a future star for business travel. Here’s what this could mean for travelers, locals, and the city itself.

August 20, 2025

Park City’s Big Moment: What to Expect from the SITE Mountain West Summit 2025

The SITE Mountain West Summit is coming to Park City in August 2025, bringing together professionals from the world of incentive travel. This preview dives into what this event could mean for travelers, the local scene, and why all eyes will be on Utah this summer.

August 17, 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

Chasing the Sun in October: How Cooler Autumn Beach Trips Are Changing the Travel Scene

As heatwaves and wildfires become more common, sun-seeking travelers are swapping summer beach getaways for milder October adventures. This shift is changing the way we all plan our holidays—and how the travel industry operates.

August 8, 2025

Marriott Reveals Mixed News: Strong Abroad, Some Stumbles at Home

Marriott just shared its outlook for 2025, and while it's great news for global travelers with strong hotel growth overseas, those planning U.S. getaways might see fewer deals and some changes in service. Here’s what it could mean for your next booking.

August 5, 2025