Relief is on the way for frequent international travelers after the Trump administration announced it would restore the Global Entry program early Wednesday morning, following a weeks-long suspension tied to an ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. According to CNN, a DHS spokesperson confirmed the program would be reactivated at 5:00 a.m. […]

When more than a third of consumers say they trust artificial intelligence to plan travel more than any other task — above shopping, above getting medical advice, above help at work — hotel brands are paying attention. Hilton is now acting on it. The hospitality giant this week announced the Hilton AI Planner, a generative […]

With my intense travel schedule, I savor detours where I put away the schedule and notes and simply enjoy the moment. And for me, there’s no better detour in Europe than visiting a public bath or spa for a relaxing, good soak. Some Americans are prudish when it comes to enjoying public baths in Europe—especially […]

Qatar Airways’ scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of the airspace. A further update will be provided later on March 9. Following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a limited […]

Contiki is expanding its active trips portfolio with the launch of new small-group tours in Nepal. Designed for travelers seeking bucket-list ventures without logistical stress, the new itineraries combine culture, wildlife, adventure, and must-see landmarks. “We’re seeing a real shift in how Gen Z and millennial travelers define a great vacation,” Tom O’Hara, head of […]

Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aéreas has announced the introduction of widebody aircraft to its fleet with the initial delivery of up to five Airbus A330-900. With capacity for close to 300 passengers and range of up to 15 hours, the aircraft will enable the company to begin intercontinental operations connecting Brazil to destinations in Europe […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors has taken a bold step in the fight for fair pay, making its Hotel Watch List publicly available for the first time in a bid to hold hotels accountable for unpaid advisor commissions. Previously accessible only to ASTA members, the list is now open for anyone to view through […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors has issued guidance to its members advising them to closely monitor rapidly evolving conditions in the Middle East following escalating regional conflict and updated U.S. Department of State travel warnings affecting dozens of destinations. The State Department has issued advisories urging U.S. citizens to exercise caution when traveling worldwide, […]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has taken delivery of Norwegian Luna, the 21st ship in its fleet, from Fincantieri at its shipyard in Marghera, Italy. As the second ship in the next-generation Prima Plus Class, Norwegian Luna measures 156,000 gross tons. The 3,565‑passenger ship features 1,809 staterooms and a collection of intentionally designed venues and experiences. […]

A $35,000 Rolex. A fully assembled robot. A suitcase packed with rat poison. Those are among the items Unclaimed Baggage, a retailer of lost airline luggage, says it pulled from orphaned bags over the past year. The Scottsboro, Alabama-based company released its third annual “Found Report” Wednesday, cataloguing the strangest and most valuable discoveries from […]