Once one of the strictest countries in the world regarding pandemic management, Thailand is proposing to declare Covid an endemic disease in three major tourist hotspots. Soon, tourists may enjoy a much freer Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Chang, ahead of a wider relaxation in rules already set to take place later in the year. …

In the last year, the consumer price index for airline tickets has shot up by 25% — the largest jump since the Federal Reserve of St. Louis began tracking the index in 1989. In April alone, airfares spiked by 18.6%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Even though airline prices are soaring, Americans aren’t …

Low exchange rates have always been a tempting reason for travelers to visit a destination. The cost of souvenirs, hotel stays, restaurants, and even splurging on a private tour doesn’t hit as hard when your home currency in a foreign country gives you more bang for your buck. And as the exchange rate between the …

Beverage prices across airports in New York and New Jersey are set to face a cap in the wake of a viral tweet about extortionate beer prices. Whilst most travelers around the world have resigned themselves to the fact that the prices of food and drinks on the other side of security at airports are …

A regional airline in the U.S. is trying to make some changes that could result in the pilot of your next flight being less experienced than you may be used to. The pandemic has affected travel in several ways to date, from having to wear masks on flights to a range of different entry rules …

Standing up for its tourism sector, currently plagued by numerous reports of increased violence in popular destinations, the Mexican Government has formally asked the United States to not ‘generalize’ when issuing travel advisories. Namely, it has suggested any alerts affecting whole cities and/or states should be more specific. Although Mexico unarguably remains a top rated …

Airlines are ramping up flights to new destinations around the world, and Canadian airlines are no different. This week, the major Canada-based airlines WestJet and Air Transat announced the launch of some inaugural nonstop routes to European destinations. The new flights include services to Rome, Amsterdam, and London’s Gatwick International Airport. We’ve got all the …

Covid hasn’t gone away, yet many countries across the globe have adopted policies that are aimed at making living with Covid a real possibility. Countries are realizing that the only way to combat Covid is to learn to live with it – and that means open borders. For 2 years now, much of the world …

During the past few weeks, the American company Airbnb has been making important announcements—like major platform updates and going 100% remote— and has also been sharing valuable information about the travel industry regarding travelers’ behavior and modern travel. On Wednesday, the company published the Airbnb 2022 Summer Release highlights and shared the Airbnb 2022 summer …

Delivering on an ambitious promise to improve waiting times at Cancun Airport, Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism Miguel Torruco Marqués has proudly announced a considerable reduction has been achieved due to reinforcement in personnel. Now, visitors will no longer have to wait for hours until they are through security during peak seasons. Pandemic or not, Cancun …

Global hotel giants Hilton have opened one of their largest all inclusive resorts to date in Tulum, Mexico. The hotel, called the Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, was officially opened just this week, and looks set to offer travelers a world class resort experience fit to match the stunning natural surroundings that have made …

The carrier will upgrade its wifi service, add more USB chargers, increase carry-on space, and provide more options for passengers The American airline Southwest announced several new changes and service improvements on Wednesday in a press release. The carrier will develop a 5-year plan to optimize customer experience and will invest over two billion dollars …