Tourist Taxes Becoming The New Travel Norm

A global trend is seeing popular tourist destinations, including Japan, Canada, the U.S., Mexico, France, Italy, the U.K., and Germany, increasingly implement or raise tourist taxes and fees in 2025. This shift reflects a growing need to manage the impacts Read More …

Insane American Tariffs Risk $Billions To US Tourism

The U.S. travel and tourism industry is facing an unprecedented crisis in 2025, with projections indicating a steep decline in international visitor arrivals and spending. This downturn, unique among major global economies, is attributed primarily to a confluence of factors Read More …

Saudi Arabia: Tourist Alcohol Coming By 2026

In a significant policy shift tied to its Vision 2030 economic transformation plan, Saudi Arabia will permit limited alcohol consumption in approximately 600 designated tourist zones starting in 2026. This landmark decision aims to bolster the Kingdom’s appeal as a Read More …

Tariffs Impact Travel: WalletHub Offers Card Advice

With summer right around the corner, 45% of Americans say tariffs are affecting their travel plans, according to a new WalletHub survey. The survey is accompanied by WalletHub’s picks for 2025’s Best Credit Cards for Summer Travel, highlighting deals worth more than Read More …

Celebrate Trails Day Uplifts Trails’ Nationwide Impact

Rails to Trails Conservancy’s annual nationwide celebration of trails clearly illustrated the far-reaching benefits that connected walking and biking infrastructure deliver to people and places in all types of communities nationwide. As the U.S. Department of Transportation continues its review of nearly Read More …

On Princess: Sail Antarctica, Discover South American Cultures

Princess Cruises has unveiled its new 2026-27 South America and Antarctica season, now open for sale, offering guests epic landscapes and extraordinary adventures—from the birthplace of the tango to the home of playful penguins. New for the 2026-27 season, the 3,560-guest Read More …

Emirates PreEcon Now In More US Cities

With the deployment of the newly retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft, flights to and from 10 of the 12 gateways in Emirates’ US network now feature Premium Economy, providing even more opportunities for passengers to experience the elevated comfort. This means indulging Read More …

Details: Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day Mexico

– Important to Know– Royal Caribbean is significantly expanding its private destination offerings with the announcement of Perfect Day Mexico and Royal Beach Club Cozumel, set to enhance its “Ultimate Destinations” portfolio. Perfect Day Mexico, slated to open in fall Read More …

Russia: US Issues Level 4 Do Not Travel Warning

Important to Know The United States Department of State has reissued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for the Russian Federation, citing severe and increasing dangers for U.S. citizens. This is the highest level of warning and strongly urges Read More …