How Travelers Can Help Preserve Europe’s Cities

Travelers exploring Europe are becoming key partners in helping to preserve the beauty and heritage of the continent’s most beloved cities. A new guide offers fascinating insight into how different destinations are inviting tourists to contribute to a sustainable future Read More …

Beer: A Savvy Traveler’s Guide To Airport Value

For savvy travelers looking to make the most of their vacation budget, a fantastic new guide reveals the best value airports across North America. By comparing key travel costs like parking, nearby hotels, and a pre-flight beer, this insightful report Read More …

US Tourism Declines As Inflation Deters Global Visitors

Several prominent US states, including New York, Nevada, California, Florida, and Michigan, are experiencing a significant downturn in tourism in 2025. This decline is primarily driven by a sharp drop in international arrivals and the impact of rising inflation on Read More …

Bahamas Joins Other Nations With New Cruise Taxes, Rules

The Bahamas is set to implement a new suite of cruise tourism taxes and regulations, joining a growing coalition of countries across the Americas and the Caribbean—including the US, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Belize, Barbados, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—that are Read More …

US, Canada Travel: Airlines Shift Loyalty, Fees, Routes

The final week of May 2025 saw a flurry of significant announcements and strategic shifts across the U.S. and Canadian travel industries as airlines moved to optimize operations, enhance loyalty programs, and address financial pressures ahead of the peak summer Read More …

Nations Hike Tourist Taxes; Italy Penalizes Weekend Visitors

A growing number of popular tourist destinations, including Italy, Greece, Japan, Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Netherlands, are implementing or increasing tourist taxes and fees to combat overtourism, fund infrastructure, and protect local communities and environments. While the specific mechanisms 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 …

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 …

Insane American Tariffs Risk $Billions To US Tourism

The U.S. travel and tourism industry is facing an unprecedented crisis in 2025, with projections indicating a steep decline in international visitor arrivals and spending. This downturn, unique among major global economies, is attributed primarily to a confluence of factors Read More …