Federal Court Puts a Pause on Hawaii’s Controversial Cruise Tax A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked Hawaii from enforcing a controversial 11% cruise passenger tax. The tax was set…
Vietnam’s Tourism Surge: Hotel Occupancy Soars in Major Cities Vietnam’s tourism industry is witnessing an extraordinary surge in early 2026. Both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are reporting hotel…
STARLUX Airlines Welcomes First Airbus A350-1000 Featuring Innovative New Livery STARLUX Airlines, based in Taiwan, proudly took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 on January 6, 2026. This milestone event…
Hawaiian Airlines Announces $600M Kahu’ewai Hawai’i Investment Plan for Travel Modernization Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled its ambitious Kahu’ewai Hawai’i Investment Plan, committing over $600 million in the next five years…
Alpine Adventures and Wellness ‘Glowcations’: The Future of Travel in 2026 Travel trends for 2026 are shifting away from traditional beach holidays. According to new data from Skyscanner, a staggering…
Anticipating a Record-Breaking 5.2 Billion Air Passengers in 2026, Says IATA The global aviation industry is poised for another robust year in 2026. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts…
Unprecedented Travel Disruption in the Caribbean: Thousands Left Stranded Amid Venezuela Conflict On Sunday, January 4, 2026, airlines throughout the Eastern Caribbean were in disarray, scrambling to accommodate tens of…
Entry Fee for Rome’s Trevi Fountain: €2 from February Starting February 1, 2026, a €2 ($2.35) entry fee will be implemented for tourists visiting Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain. This fee…
Hyatt Finalizes Monumental $2 Billion Caribbean Resort Portfolio Sale Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially sealed the deal on its $2 billion sale of the Playa Hotels & Resorts real estate…
Last-Minute Ruling Halts Hawaii’s 11% Cruise Tax In a dramatic New Year’s Eve decision, a federal appeals court has temporarily blocked Hawaii from enforcing its controversial 11% climate change tax…
Unprecedented Expansion of International Routes by Major U.S. Airlines in 2026 Major U.S. carriers are launching an unprecedented wave of new international routes in 2026. This expansion offers travelers nonstop…
World’s Longest Cable Car Set to Revolutionize Tourism in Dominica by 2026 Dominica is poised to revolutionize Caribbean tourism with the unveiling of the world’s longest cable car system in…
Unveiling American Airlines’ Ambitious Expansion: 15 New U.S. Routes for Summer 2026 American Airlines has announced an ambitious expansion plan for 2026, revealing 15 new routes across the United States.…
Disney Cruise Line Discontinues Resort & Ticket Bundles Effective from January 2, 2026, Disney Cruise Line has ceased the option to include Walt Disney World resort stays and theme park…
Unprecedented Air Travel Surge: Airlines Anticipate a Record-Breaking 5.2 Billion Passengers The global tourism industry is poised for a significant boost in 2026, with air travel playing a pivotal role…
Bulgaria Embraces Euro: A New Chapter in Travel Convenience Bulgaria officially transitioned to the euro on January 1, 2026, replacing its national currency, the lev. This significant shift makes Bulgaria…
Hawaii’s Green Fee Overcomes Legal Hurdle, Set to Commence January 1 In a significant development for Hawaii tourism, a federal judge has declined to block the state’s controversial Green Fee…
Ho Chi Minh City Aims for 61 Million Tourists by 2026 After a record-breaking 2025, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has set forth an ambitious tourism strategy. The city aims…
Entry Fee of €2 to be Charged at Rome’s Iconic Trevi Fountain from February 2026 In an effort to tackle the issue of overtourism, Rome has decided to impose a…
Record-Breaking H1 2025 Growth Sees Abu Dhabi Tourism Soar by 47% Abu Dhabi is fortifying its status as a leading global destination for cultural tourism. The emirate’s cultural and heritage…
