A POSITIVE VIEW OF GLOBAL TRAVEL NEWS
Digital Permit Secures UK Journeys In February 2026
The United Kingdom will begin strict enforcement of its new digital travel permit, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), starting February 25, 2026. This mandate will apply to visitors from 85 countries who are currently permitted to enter the UK without Read More …
Emirates And FlyDubai Partnership Rewards Global Travelers
The strategic partnership between Emirates and flydubai continues to deepen, offering travelers enhanced global connectivity and integrated benefits. The collaboration now encompasses a combined network of 245 destinations across 103 countries, allowing passengers to seamlessly connect between the two carriers. Read More …
Emirates Upgrades Fleet With Amazing New Technology
Emirates is launching the next phase of its extensive fleet retrofit program starting in August 2026, encompassing 111 additional aircraft—60 A380s and 51 Boeing 777s—as part of a broader commitment to upgrade 219 aircraft. The primary objective is to achieve Read More …
AmaWaterways Expands Its Africa Collection
AmaWaterways has announced a significant expansion of its Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruise program, introducing four new itineraries that will debut in August 2026. The new journeys combine a luxurious three-night cruise aboard the intimate, 24-passenger Zambezi Queen on the Read More …
New Study Finds Cheapest Days To Fly
A new study by Upgraded Points, which analyzed over 40,000 flights on the ten busiest U.S. domestic routes, confirms that flexibility in travel dates is key to avoiding significant holiday airfare surcharges. The data reveals that most days around Thanksgiving Read More …
Travel Smarter: Essential Tips For Street Security
This guide outlines essential strategies for travelers to prevent street theft, pickpocketing, and scams, emphasizing the importance of alertness and employing layered security measures. The foundational advice is to maintain awareness of your surroundings and avoid carrying excessive assets. Regarding Read More …
Global Conservationists Seek Protection For American Eel
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is urging Parties at the CITES CoP20 meeting in Samarkand to support Proposal 35, which seeks to list the American eel (Anguilla rostrata) on CITES Appendix II. This listing would ensure that international trade of Read More …
Three-Star Chef Kevin Fehling Joins EUROPA Voyages
Three-star chef Kevin Fehling, the acclaimed owner of Hamburg’s The Table, will once again grace the high seas, joining the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ EUROPA for eight select voyages in 2026. Fehling is the creative force behind The Globe, the specialty restaurant Read More …
US States Welcome Back Canadian Travel Friends
A significant trend has emerged in 2025 where numerous U.S. states, including California, Florida, Montana, New York, and Arizona, are launching highly targeted tourism campaigns to win back Canadian visitors. This strategic initiative is a direct response to a noticeable Read More …