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The latest data from travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth paints a complex picture of U.S. tourism recovery: while international visitor numbers have finally eclipsed pre-pandemic levels, their spending power hasn’t caught up. For travel advisors, this discrepancy signals a shift in inbound client behavior. The “revenge travel” spending spree may be settling into a more budget-conscious […]

Spirit Airlines has revealed the top searched 2026 spring break beach destinations on spirit.com, and beautiful coastal cities, from Fort Lauderdale to St. Thomas, have surfed their way to the top of the list. Spirit’s Top 10 Searched 2026 Spring Break Beach Destinations Fort Lauderdale (FLL) San Juan (SJU) Miami (MIA) Fort Myers (RSW) Cancun (CUN) Myrtle […]

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to adopt a balanced and practical approach as it evaluates significant proposed changes to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) requirements. On February 6, 2026, GBTA filed formal comments with CBP outlining the potential competitive, operational and economic consequences of […]

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) successfully implemented its new modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA ConfirmID, resulting in a promising increase of REAL ID compliance. Based on early data reports, 95-99 percent of travelers are presenting REAL IDs or other acceptable forms of identification at airport security checkpoints, an encouraging improvement in compliance since TSA ConfirmID was announced in December 2025. Passengers without […]

Travelers planning cruise vacations are increasingly prioritizing travel insurance. New data from InsureMyTrip shows cruise-related searches account for 11.3 percent of all searches on InsureMyTrip.com, and “Cruise” is the single most searched keyword on the site.  Meanwhile, Google search volume for “travel insurance for cruises” jumped 125 percent year over year (Dec. 2024 vs. Dec. 2025).   At the same time, InsureMyTrip data shows the average cost of a […]

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an expansion of its upscale and lifestyle offerings through a new multi-hotel deal with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The agreement brings four Choctaw Casino & Resorts properties, representing nearly 2,000 rooms, into the Wyndham portfolio. Led by Choctaw’s flagship resort, Choctaw Casino & Resort–Durant, now part of the […]

Hard Rock International has announced a partnership with Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management, and The Interfin Companies to develop the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan. The $850 million new-build project is slated to open in 2029, with construction commencing mid-2026. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s first Puerto Rico destination and residence project will be […]

Holland America Line is opening new voyages across some of the most sought-after vacation regions, with nearly three dozen itineraries in 2027-2028 spanning Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal and the Pacific Coast. The new season showcases longer stays in Honolulu, Hawaii, and extended exploration of Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. Guests will travel aboard Koningsdam, Eurodam, Nieuw […]

Nestled on the Rhine across the border from Germany, Strasbourg offers your best chance to experience the urban side of France‘s Alsace region. Each time I walk its people-friendly streets, I’m struck by how progressive and livable the city feels, with generous space devoted to pedestrians and bikes, sleek trams, and meandering waterways. With delightful […]

A new cost analysis of the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics reveals that the remote alpine town of Livigno—not the fashion capital of Milan—may be the most expensive destination for spectators attending the Games. The report, released by PlayersTime, breaks down the real-world costs for two people attending the Games for three days, including tickets, […]