Tucked into a far corner of Europe, just two hours north of Lisbon, is one of my favorite beach towns: Nazaré, a Portuguese fishing town turned tourist retreat. Visitors are greeted by the energetic applause of the surf, widows with rooms to rent, and fishermen mending nets. This is a place to relax in the […]
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United Airlines will resume nonstop daily service between George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston and Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas starting August 11, the carrier announced this week — its first flights to Venezuela in nearly a decade after suspending service in June 2017. The route will operate on a Boeing 737 MAX 8, […]
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JetBlue has launched daily summer-seasonal nonstop service between Boston Milan, marking the carrier’s first-ever flights to Italy. The new route brings JetBlue’s transatlantic nonstop offerings from Boston to nine destinations for the summer season, joining year-round service to Amsterdam, London Heathrow, and Paris, as well as seasonal flights to Barcelona, Dublin, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, and […]
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Porter Airlines continues to grow its Toronto network with new service between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Nashville International Airport (BNA), as well as reintroducing service from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). Porter provides comprehensive flight schedules from both Toronto airports, emphasizing its continued investment […]
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Global travel & tourism is forecast to continue outpacing wider economic growth in 2026, with the sector expected to contribute $12TN to the world economy, accounting for 9.9 percent of global GDP, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council, sponsored by Chase Travel, Lead Research Partner. WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research […]
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Air Tahiti Nui, the flagship carrier of French Polynesia, has launched the Tiare Specialist Program, a new professional development and loyalty initiative designed exclusively for travel advisors selling Tahiti. Available through Air Tahiti Nui’s advisor portal, Nui Hub—which is currently featuring a May incentive promotion offering advisors the chance to earn points toward flights as […]
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Travel feels harder right now: airfares are climbing, options are tightening, and consumer sentiment on the economy is near record lows (based on the April University of Michigan Index). But for travelers looking to plan a trip in the back half of 2026 without breaking the bank, Going‘s data offers a practical place to start: […]
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Four in 10 Americans will not be taking a single trip this summer—with cost as the biggest reason why. The survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state and generation, looked at respondents’ 2026 travel plans, and it revealed 37 percent will not be traveling this summer. For these respondents, the majority are unable to […]
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The Westin Playa Vallarta, an All-Inclusive Resort has officially opened as Westin’s first all-inclusive property in Mexico. Located along the shores of Banderas Bay, the resort introduces a refined, experience-driven interpretation of all-inclusive travel—one shaped by thoughtful design, chef-led culinary experiences, and Westin’s commitment to well-being. Formerly The Westin Resort & Spa, Puerto Vallarta, the […]
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The World Travel & Tourism Council has released a sweeping new report drawing on four decades of global crisis data — and its central finding is as blunt as it is reassuring: no major tourism destination has ever permanently collapsed, and recovery is not the exception. It’s the rule. The report, “Accelerating Travel & Tourism […]