A POSITIVE VIEW OF GLOBAL TRAVEL NEWS
Europe: Rentals Boom, Record Summer Demand
Important to Know Europe’s short-term rental market is experiencing a significant boom for the summer of 2025, with several countries, including the United Kingdom, Poland, Czech Republic, Norway, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, and particularly Greece, leading the charge with record-breaking booking Read More …
Orlando: Most Visited US Destination In 2024
Orlando welcomed 75.333 million visitors in 2024, marking a 1.8% increase over 2023, as announced by Visit Orlando, the Official Tourism Association® for the destination. This growth underscores Orlando’s continued appeal as a leading global tourist destination. Domestic visitation saw Read More …
Explore Scotland’s Wild Beauty Wilderness Scotland
Wilderness Scotland, the award-winning adventure travel company and leader in sustainable tourism, offers unparalleled opportunities to experience the serene beauty of Scotland’s iconic landscapes through its many expertly guided tours. From the iconic Highlands to the enchanting islands, travelers can Read More …
Safe Travels? America First Policy Kills Global Arrivals
This is not the first time an “America First” movement has happened, as we see in the archive photos accompanying this post. The United States is uniquely projected to face a significant decline in tourism revenue in 2025, a stark Read More …
US Memorial Day Cruise Surge: Millions Expected
The U.S. cruise industry is experiencing an unprecedented surge for Memorial Day weekend 2025, signaling a full-throttle revival and a potential turning point for American cruise tourism. Major lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and Disney, along with luxury and 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 …
USA Struggles With Tourism, Others Rise And Excel
The global travel landscape in summer 2025 is marked by significant shifts in tourist preferences, driven by a demand for affordability, authentic experiences, and value, leading to the rise of destinations like the Bahamas, Jamaica, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Read More …
MSC Dining Revamp: Fixed Price, Custom Packages
MSC Cruises is overhauling its specialty dining offerings across its fleet to enhance guest choice, value, and convenience. The core of this transformation is a new fixed-fee menu structure for most specialty restaurants, allowing guests to select from a wide Read More …
U.S. Virgin Islands Honor Veterans, Calls for End To Injustices
On Memorial Day, Teri Helenese, the U.S. Virgin Islands’ Director of State-Federal Relations and Washington Representative, issued a powerful call for federal lawmakers to end the colonial framework that denies full democratic rights to U.S. citizens in territories. While honoring Read More …