Statistics & Trends
Honolulu Hotel Industry Powers $12 Billion in Local Economic Activity
The Honolulu hotel industry generates $12 billion in economic activity and supports nearly 64,000 jobs, underscoring its central role in Hawaiʻi’s economy.
Travel & Visa News
Stay updated with the latest visa changes, travel alerts, and policy updates
Airline Updates
United to Run Record 750 Daily Flights from Chicago O’Hare in Summer 2026
United 750 daily flights from Chicago O'Hare will mark the largest single-airline schedule at ORD, with 222 nonstop destinations and roughly 2,500 new hires.
Airline Updates
WestJet Disruptions Ground Travelers in Canada, Cuba and Mexico
WestJet disruptions have left travelers grounded across Canada, Cuba and Mexico, with 15 cancellations and 77 delays affecting major airports.
Destination News
TUI Romania Launches with 1,500+ Holiday Packages
TUI Romania launches with over 1,500 package holidays, giving Romanian travellers access to a wide range of destinations including Turkey, Greece, Spain and more exotic options.
Destination News
Why Coachella Valley, New Mexico and Baja Are Must-Visit Destinations in 2026
Coachella Valley, New Mexico and Baja are emerging as top must-visit destinations in 2026, offering new wellness resorts, culinary standouts and adventure-driven openings.
Destination News
Sydney, Queenstown and the Great Barrier Reef Lead Valentine's Day 2026 Getaway Boom
Valentine's Day 2026 is driving a sharp increase in bookings, with Sydney, Queenstown, the Great Barrier Reef and Auckland emerging as top romantic destinations.
Travel Alerts
EES and ETIAS: Why France and Spain Are Toughening Entry for Americans
The rollout of the EES has introduced biometric checks at Schengen borders, meaning U.S. travellers now face automated fingerprinting and facial scans when entering France and Spain.
Destination News
Cuba’s Tourism Crisis 2026: Fuel Shortages and Hotel Closures Disrupt Travel
Cuba tourism crisis 2026: Fuel shortages have grounded flights, forced hotel closures and triggered widespread blackouts, upending travel and the island’s visitor economy.
Destination News
Germany Joins Portugal, Georgia and Others as Top European Hotspots for Nigerians
European hotspots for Nigerians are shifting as Germany, Portugal, Georgia, Latvia, Slovakia, Romania and Cyprus offer lower visa fees, manageable living costs and simpler residency pathways.
Airline Updates
US Flight Delays: 57 Cancellations and 2,305 Flights Affected
US flight delays left 2,305 flights delayed and 57 cancelled across major hubs including New York, Miami and Orlando, stranding travellers and creating ripple effects abroad.
Travel Alerts
Aruba Airport Shutdown from JetBlue Security Incident Disrupts Tourism Flow
Aruba airport shutdown after a JetBlue security incident briefly closed Queen Beatrix International Airport, delaying flights and disrupting tourism arrivals.
Travel Alerts
Solving Travel’s Paradox: Why AI Coordination, Not Just Intelligence, Matters
AI coordination could end the fragmented traveler experience, say industry leaders launching the Agentic Tourism Initiative to enable autonomous AI agents to coordinate across airlines, hotels and destinations.