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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Important To Know: The U.S. travel industry is facing a potential crisis in 2025 as a “perfect storm” of economic pressures—soaring tariffs, surging inflation, and widespread recession panic—severely impacts consumer spending. With consumer confidence plummeting to historic lows, as evidenced Read More …