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 …

Viking Star Celebrates Ten Years of Sailing

Here are four of the most important points from this exciting journey: Here’s a look back at a decade of excellence as Viking Cruises celebrates the 10th anniversary of its magnificent flagship, the Viking Star! This isn’t just a milestone Read More …

Carnival Launches Ticketless Excursion Platform

Streamlining the guest experience for cruisers joining excursions ashore, Carnival Cruise Line announced plans today to bring an innovative digital platform to its tour operator partners that eliminates physical tickets and provides enhanced functionality. Carnival is now piloting its new mobile application with select Read More …

United Invests in Power-to-Liquid Fuels Company

United today announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Read More …