CARIBBEAN CRUISE
European Nations Face Interesting Tourism Surge
A wave of “overtourism” is sweeping through popular Southern European destinations like Spain, Greece, France, Italy, and Portugal in 2025, leading to strained local resources, soaring living costs for residents, and significant community resistance. In response, these nations are implementing Read More …
Safe Now: US Eases Travel Advisory for Jamaica
The U.S. Department of State has recently issued a series of new or updated travel advisories for several countries, including notable destinations like Brazil and Jamaica, which have now joined nations such as France, India, the Netherlands, the UAE, the Read More …
US, Canada Travel: Airlines Shift Loyalty, Fees, Routes
The final week of May 2025 saw a flurry of significant announcements and strategic shifts across the U.S. and Canadian travel industries as airlines moved to optimize operations, enhance loyalty programs, and address financial pressures ahead of the peak summer Read More …
Nations Hike Tourist Taxes; Italy Penalizes Weekend Visitors
A growing number of popular tourist destinations, including Italy, Greece, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Netherlands, are implementing or increasing tourist taxes and fees to combat overtourism, fund infrastructure, and protect local communities and environments. While the specific mechanisms Read More …
Canada Tourism Revives: RVC, Airline Shifts, Rail Expansion
Canada’s tourism sector is experiencing a significant revival in 2025, highlighted by Winnipeg hosting Rendez-vous Canada (RVC) 2025, the nation’s premier tourism tradeshow, starting May 27th. This pivotal event gathers over 1,400 industry leaders and global buyers, underscoring a surge Read More …
US Travel Warnings Issued For Traditionally Safe Destinations
The U.S. Department of State has issued a series of new or updated travel advisories for several popular international destinations, including Brazil, Jamaica, France, India, the Netherlands, the UAE, the UK, and Germany. These warnings highlight mounting risks to American Read More …
#USTourismCrisis: Inbound Canadians Plunge
A sharp and widespread decline in Canadian tourism to the United States was recorded in April 2025, with at least nine key states—North Carolina, Oregon, Florida, New York, Nevada, Arizona, California, Alaska, and Maine—reporting steep drops in visitor numbers. This Read More …
Growing Need: Communicate US Border Advice
Increased scrutiny at U.S. borders is causing significant anxiety and operational challenges for international business travelers and their employers in 2025. Global mobility specialist Vialto Partners reports a sharp rise in emergency calls related to U.S. entry issues, with weekly Read More …
United Crew Starts Wearing New Uniform Today
The rollout of United Airlines’ (UA) new uniforms, designed by Tracy Reese and Brooks Brothers, represents a bold step toward modernizing the airline’s brand. United Airlines (UA) has officially launched its new designer flight attendant uniforms on May 28, 2025. After Read More …