The United States is implementing major changes to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for travelers from 42 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries, including key allies such as the UK, France, Germany, and Japan. These new, stricter regulations, set Read More …
Moab Adventure Center has introduced a new planning resource, the “Adventures by Age” Guide, designed to simplify the selection of outdoor activities for families, friends, and multigenerational travel groups visiting Utah’s red-rock paradise. The guide organizes numerous excursions based on Read More …
A new analysis by Luxury Link, utilizing 2024 TSA data, offers insights into the expected surge in passenger traffic across U.S. airports during the upcoming holiday season. The report highlights the recovery of air travel since the pandemic, noting that Read More …
The Global Passport Index 2025, published by Global Citizen Solutions (GCS), reveals a significant shift in global mobility leadership, with Europe firmly establishing its dominance. The Index assesses passports using three dimensions—Enhanced Mobility, Quality of Life, and Investment Attractiveness—to provide Read More …
Virgin Voyages has publicly announced support for passengers affected by the ongoing U.S. airline delays and cancellations stemming from the government shutdown. Recognizing that many cruisers rely on air travel to reach their departure ports, the cruise line has offered Read More …
The fallout from the recent federal government shutdown continues to impact the U.S. travel industry, causing a prolonged tourism slump in states vital to the national economy, including Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Colorado, and New York. Although the government has reopened Read More …
A significant coalition of US states, including Florida, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, and Idaho, is proactively uniting to safeguard and supercharge American tourism despite the severe economic pressures imposed by the federal government shutdown. This collaborative effort represents Read More …
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a mandate to cut thousands of flights across the U.S. starting Friday, November 7, as the government shutdown continues, leading to air traffic controller shortages. This measure, implemented at 40 “high impact” airports, Read More …
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 …