On January 14, 2026, air travel across the United States faced significant interruptions as a major winter storm moved from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Airlines reported a total of 1,134 delays and 54 cancellations, impacting thousands of passengers Read More …
Amtrak operations faced a mix of successes and disruptions during the holiday travel period ending January 4, 2026. While the majority of the network functioned as intended despite severe weather across the United States, specific long-distance and corridor routes encountered Read More …
New York City is poised to solidify its standing alongside Miami, Los Angeles, and Orlando as a dominant force in the global tourism landscape for 2026. While the “Big Apple” has long been a favorite, projections indicate it will join Read More …
Railbookers Group, operating under its Amtrak Vacations brand, has unveiled the “Stars and Stripes Collection,” a new series of 23 rail vacation itineraries. This collection is specifically designed to showcase the beauty and history of the United States by train Read More …
I’m just full of bad news today. A rising trend across major U.S. destinations involves cities increasing their hotel taxes, variously termed bed, occupancy, or tourist taxes, which significantly drives up the total cost of an overnight stay. Industry analysis Read More …
Despite the temporary challenges of the 2025 US federal government shutdown, a group of resilient cities demonstrated exceptional strength in maintaining a thriving tourism sector. San Francisco, Houston, Philadelphia, Orlando, Midland, and Washington successfully navigated the disruption, proving that local Read More …
Culinary Backstreets, a leader in narrative-driven food tours, has enthusiastically expanded its offerings in South America with two wonderful new full-day experiences. “Backstreet Bites of Buenos Aires: Cafés, Parrillas and Beyond” successfully launched on September 10, 2025, and “Discovering the Read More …
The ongoing US government shutdown, while a challenging situation, is being handled with commendable dedication by the vast majority of essential personnel who keep the nation’s travel infrastructure operational. Despite a lack of pay, over 74,000 workers, including Air Traffic Read More …
The current US government shutdown is undeniably creating a challenging environment for the American tourism industry, but the underlying strength and resilience of the sector and its essential workers deserve recognition. While the situation has led to significant disruptions, the Read More …