Norway Tourist Tax To Fund Sustainable Travel

In a wonderfully proactive move to protect its stunning natural beauty, Norway is taking a significant and positive step to enhance the travel experience for everyone. As of Thursday, Norwegian lawmakers have approved the introduction of a new tourist tax, Read More …

Security Alert: Do Not Travel to Venezuela

The U.S. Embassies in Colombia, Guyana, Brazil, Aruba and the Venezuelan Affairs Unit released a Security Alert warning U.S. citizens of the significant risks associated with traveling to Venezuela. The State Department reissued its Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory for Venezuela, found on travel.state.gov. Additional points attributable Read More …

Copenhagen, AIDA Cruises Spark New Greener Era

On June 2, 2025, Copenhagen marked a significant step towards maritime sustainability with the inauguration of its new shore power plant at the Oceankaj cruise terminal. The event, graced by H.M. King Frederik X of Denmark, saw AIDA Cruises’ AIDAnova 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 …

American Airlines: TSA PreCheck Touchless ID For AAdvantage

Starting May 29, AAdvantage® members traveling through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) will be eligible to enjoy a streamlined process at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Read More …

Brazil Ends US Visa-Free Entry As Caribbean Tightens Rules

A global recalibration of entry requirements is affecting U.S. travelers in 2025, with several key destinations either reinstating or maintaining visa mandates, while others are tightening their visa-free access rules. This trend reflects a complex interplay of diplomatic reciprocity, security Read More …

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 …

New Era: Royal Caribbean’s Mexico Destination

-Important To Know- A major new private beach resort is being developed on the Caribbean coast of Mahahual, Mexico (Costa Maya region), slated to open in fall 2027. With a reported investment exceeding $600 million, this destination, part of a Read More …

Border Woes: Tariffs Cut Canadian Travel

The United States is confronting a severe tourism crisis in early 2025, marked by a dramatic collapse in travel from Canada. This downturn is attributed to a confluence of factors, including new U.S. tariffs, heightened political tensions, stringent border scrutiny, Read More …