A POSITIVE VIEW OF GLOBAL TRAVEL NEWS
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 …
Travel Gets More Delicious: American Unveils PHL Culinary
Travelers flying out of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) have two new delicious reasons to show up early. American Airlines is gearing up to open its new Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges in Terminal A-West this summer, and both spaces will bring next-level Read More …
Disney World: Two New Shows + Nighttime Parade
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida is launching “Cool Kid Summer,” a limited-time celebration running from May 27 to September 1, 2025, packed with new entertainment, interactive experiences, and special offers across its four theme parks and select resort hotels. Read More …
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara Debuts: New Luxury, Destinations
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is set to expand its ultra-luxury offerings with its third superyacht, Luminara, which successfully completed sea trials and is preparing for its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome on July 3, 2025. This new vessel Read More …
British Isles This Summer? Strike Looms At Edinburgh, Glasgow Airports
A significant threat of strike action looms over Scotland’s two largest airports, Edinburgh and Glasgow, potentially causing widespread disruption during the peak summer holiday season. The Unite union has issued a stark warning following the overwhelming rejection of separate pay Read More …
Southwest Air Today: Everyone Pays For Bags
Southwest Airlines, a carrier long celebrated for its customer-friendly perks, has announced a monumental shift in its operational strategy: the end of its iconic “bags fly free” policy. This decision marks a significant departure from a practice that has defined Read More …
St. John Celebration 2025 Honors History, Culture
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in partnership with the Division of Festivals, is proud to announce the 2025 St. John Celebration, will be taking place from June 28 through July 4, 2025 under the vibrant theme: “History and Culture Come Alive for Read More …
In Germany: Monks & Maultaschen at Maulbronn Monastery
The State Palaces and Gardens of Baden-Württemberg, the heritage agency of Southwest Germany, reveals extraordinary stories when it opens the doors to Southwest Germany’s most historic and beautiful cultural monuments. Visitors from North America and around the world can truly Read More …
USA Issues Travel Warning For Italy
Just before Memorial Day, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Italy, urging American citizens to “Exercise Increased Caution” due to a heightened risk of terrorism. This precautionary measure comes as concerns grow over Read More …