The World Travel & Tourism Council is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak affecting parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on May 17,  2026. WTTC emphasizes that this is a localized public health challenge, and at this stage, the […]

China’s travel & tourism sector is undergoing a phase of accelerated expansion, positioning it as an example of sustained tourism growth, and placing the country on track to become the world’s leading T&T economy in the coming years, if current trends continue. According to new 2026 Economic Impact Research data from the World Travel & […]

The legal and social landscape for LGBTQ people has deteriorated in several countries over the past year, exposing travelers to heightened legal and societal risks abroad, according to the LGBTQ Risk Map 2026 released by Safeture in partnership with Riskline. The map assesses conditions for LGBTQ travelers across 233 countries and territories, classifying 91 as […]

Princess Cruises has unveiled its most expansive Europe season for 2028, with 291 departures across 150 unique itineraries aboard six ships sailing throughout Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and on Transatlantic voyages. Now on sale, the season includes seven- to 53-day sailings, visiting 128 destinations in 37 countries, access to 101 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and […]

Jamaica‘s tourism sector is entering a new era of transformation under the banner of Tourism 3.0, a bold strategy aimed at repositioning the destination for sustained growth, enhanced competitiveness and greater benefits for Jamaican workers and communities. Speaking at the opening of CTO Caribbean Week in New York on June 1, Minister of Tourism, Edmund […]

Upgraded Points released a new study analyzing Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) data over the past three years to reveal exactly which major U.S. airports and airlines report the highest rates of departure and arrival delays during the Independence Day travel rush. “Independence Day is a cornerstone of summer travel, but a large number of […]

Nearly all Americans are concerned about rising prices across critical household expenses, and many are changing their daily routines in response, according to new findings from Trade Winds, a consumer sentiment program from Reach3 Insights powered by Rival Technologies. One year after tariffs first emerged as a major economic concern, the latest wave shows consumers […]

Newark Liberty International (EWR) has led all major northeast airports so far this year with the most on-time flights in 2026. That’s a notable achievement given the airport’s ranking about a year ago. United Airlines, EWR’s largest carrier, achieved its best-ever on-time rate in April and May at Newark, while flying nearly 5.8 million passengers. […]

Americans are increasingly building their summer trips around live entertainment, with half of travelers saying they are likely to attend a ticketed concert, festival or performing arts event while away, according to the latest Global Travel Confidence Index from Allianz Partners and Ipsos.  One in three travelers said attending a ticketed event is the primary […]

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has warned that any reduction in Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations or staffing at major U.S. airports could make entry into the United States slower and more difficult for international travelers, hurting business travel, tourism and the broader U.S. economy. In a statement, Suzanne Neufang, CEO, Global Business […]