Great Lakes Cruises Reach New Record Highs

Important Topics To Know The Great Lakes are preparing for a historic transformation in 2026 as cruise tourism reaches unprecedented heights. Projections indicate a record-breaking 175,000 passenger visits across this vast freshwater expanse shared by the United States and Canada. Read More …

US Tourism Declines: States Reevaluate Visitor Strategies

Numerous US states, including New Mexico, North Dakota, Michigan, Arkansas, Indiana, and Illinois, have experienced a successive decline in tourism for ten consecutive months in 2025. This downturn is attributed to a combination of seasonal trends, broader economic shifts, and Read More …

Holiday Travel: Americans Balance Budgets, Distance

Upgraded Points conducted a survey of over 2,300 US adults regarding their travel intentions between Thanksgiving and New Year’s 2025, revealing how various factors are shaping holiday plans. The study found that celebrating at home remains the preference for the Read More …