Shortage In Tourist Hotspots: 1 Toilet For Every 100K Visitors

A new analysis by Nationwide Waste Service, a leading provider of portable sanitary solutions, reveals that despite drawing millions of visitors annually, many of America’s most iconic tourist hotspots are struggling to meet a basic need—public restroom access. According to this Read More …

UK Arrival Hall: ETA Required For Visa-Free Countries

The United Kingdom has implemented a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, aligning with a global trend of countries requiring pre-travel clearance for visa-exempt visitors. Effective April 2, 2025, most European nationals, excluding Irish citizens, will need to obtain an Read More …

United Breaks Ground On $177M Ground Facility

United announced another investment in its Houston hub today by breaking ground on a new 140,000-square-foot Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Maintenance Facility at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and opening a new, state-of-the-art Technical Operations Training Center at the airport that will Read More …

Holland America Expands Whiskey Program

Holland America Line is announcing a significant expansion of its single barrel whiskey program, distinguishing itself from other cruise lines in the industry. The onboard program is evolving starting this spring from a single barrel of Buffalo Trace to an impressive Read More …

Visa Fee Hikes: UK Travel Industry Concerned

A major travel industry group in the UK, UKinbound, is worried about recently announced increases in visa fees. The British government plans to raise the amount travelers, students, and workers have to pay for certain types of visas. Businesses that Read More …

Slam Dunk Deal: American Airlines Celebrates Punta Cana’s March Map-ness

As spring basketball marches on, American Airlines has already scored a perfect March Map-ness bracket, with fans choosing Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as their favorite destination from among 16 vacation spots. To celebrate, American is offering flights to Punta Cana Read More …

Euro Travel Warning Over New, Strict US Entry Requirements

France has joined a growing list of European nations, including Germany, the UK, Finland, Denmark, and Canada, in issuing travel warnings to their citizens planning to visit the United States. These warnings stem from stricter entry rules implemented under the Read More …

US Border Crisis: Tourism Impact?

The U.S. tourism industry is facing a severe crisis due to increasingly stringent and opaque border control measures, leading to prolonged detentions of European and other international tourists with valid travel documents. These detentions, often lacking clear justification, are creating Read More …

Celestyal Discovery Returns to Service After Major Refit

Celestyal Discovery has returned to service following a major refit in Athens over the winter period.   The ship is part of the Celestyal, a boutique line offering unmissable experiences on land and at sea, two-ship fleet. The 1,360-guest ship set sail Read More …