Whether it’s domestic or international, travel has underwent significant changes, even some permanent ones. Covid may no longer be a huge concern at a majority of destinations worldwide, but its impact is still being felt across different sectors of the industry, where staff shortages are contributing to a summer of travel chaos. Flight disruption is …
The world may have reopened and travel demand may be back to pre-pandemic levels, but the hotly anticipated Covid-free summer is again under threat – this time around, not due to the virus itself. Record levels of travel disruption are being reported in the United States, with nearly 9000 flights either delayed or cancelled this …
Now that Covid has finally been controlled and more countries are feeling the impetus to reopen for tourism, international travel is back with a vengeance. Passenger numbers for 2022 already (far) exceed the the last two years, and amid the surge, some pretty interesting travel trends are emerging: the growing fascination with solo travel is …
Planning a long weekend in Vegas? You may want to hurry up with bookings as Sin City is about to receive a record number of visitors this summer – and hotel prices could increase even further. In fact, the number of passengers transiting Harry Reid International, the main airport serving the city, is now up …
After endless months of being ordered to stay at home and follow strict health protocols, people are desperate to travel again. Options may have increased dramatically since late 2021, with lots of countries in Europe and the Americas now welcoming tourists, Mexico remains the top pick for a majority of sunseekers. If visitor numbers are …
The first official post-Covid summer is not going exactly as planned. Even though many travelers had high hopes for the current season, now that virtually all of the top tourist destinations in the world finally reopened, those were unceremoniously dashed as soon as airlines started cancelling flights… En masse. Over in Europe, the situation is …
Summer is already in full swing at American Airlines. After resuming operations on this incredibly popular sunny destination across the pond, the U.S. carrier is now ramping up service to the Caribbean. More specifically, new flights are being added to Cozumel, one of the top rated beach areas in Mexico, and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Additionally, …
If you were one of those planning on taking a little hiking trip to Yellowstone National Park over summer, there is a strong possibility you might have to change your plans. Earlier this week, the popular natural attraction was battered by a torrential rain, destroying a large swathe of land that is now completely off-limits …
Despite having originated from grassroots movements in the 20th century, led by LGBTQ+ people fighting for their rights, Pride has evolved into more of a mainstream celebration in recent years. All across Europe and the Americas, it attracts millions of visitors and, in some places, even surpasses Carnival as the most hotly anticipated event of …
After months of being pressured to drop the test requirement for incoming travelers, the Biden Administration finally scrapped the much criticized pre-departure testing rule, allowing both returning Americans, and tourists, to enter the country testing-free. Despite the exciting news, there is one huge downside now facing American travelers. Prior to the announcement, millions of Americans …
It seems as if German authorities can’t make up their minds. After announcing on May 26 that all Covid entry requirements would be removed on June 1, officially joining an extensive list of European nations that have reopened, Germany backtracked and decided to not only keep restrictions in place, but also tighten them. For the …
Following two years of tightening the grip on social freedoms, as a result of Covid, Thailand seems to be pushing for more liberal policies. Soon after allowing bars and clubs in the country to resume operations and announcing an end to some of its most severe pandemic restrictions, the country is now lifting a long-standing …