European Nations Hike Cruise Taxes To Fund Infrastructure

Multiple European countries, including Greece, the UK, Spain, Italy, France, and Croatia, are implementing or planning significant increases in cruise passenger taxes and fees this year. This collective action is primarily driven by the need to manage overtourism and fund Read More …

Family Travel Is Strong With Focus On Value

The 2025 U.S. Family Travel Survey, conducted by the NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality and the Family Travel Association, indicates robust intent to travel among families. An impressive 92% of parents plan to travel with their children in the Read More …

Japan Revises Visa Fees Amidst Tourism Surge

Japan is planning to revise its visa application fees for the first time since 1978, a move aimed at aligning its charges with those of other major global economies. This decision is a direct response to a significant surge in Read More …

Florida Airports See Big Holiday Traffic Surges

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 …

Global Passports Show Europe’s Strength, USA Not So Much

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 …

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 …

MSC Cruises Orders Two More World Class Ships

MSC Cruises has placed an order for two additional World-class cruise ships, increasing the total number of vessels planned for this class to eight. The seventh and eighth ships are scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, respectively, and will Read More …

Hotel Room Replicates Beloved Childhood Storybook Setting

The Sheraton Boston Hotel has introduced a unique, family-friendly suite that is an exact replica of the bedroom featured in Margaret Wise Brown’s classic 1947 children’s book, Goodnight Moon. This special accommodation is a collaboration between HarperCollins and the author’s Read More …

Major US Hubs Face Slow Tourism Recovery

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 …