Tourism

China is gearing up for a strong travel rebound as new data shows rising tourism activity and higher passenger volumes across major routes. According to the report, both domestic and international travel are expected to surge as policies stabilize and consumer confidence...

Southwest Airlines will launch a new seasonal nonstop route between Indianapolis and San Juan, Puerto Rico, starting June 4, 2026, with service operating on Saturdays through August 3. The move expands the airline’s Caribbean network and strengthens air connectivity between the...

Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service to Anchorage, Alaska, starting in May 2026, marking its first-ever entry into the state’s market. The airline will operate daily flights from Anchorage to Denver and Las Vegas, expanding its domestic network to 122 airports and...

The U.S. Transportation Department has ordered Delta Air Lines and Aeroméxico to terminate their nearly nine-year joint venture by January 1, 2026, citing ongoing anticompetitive effects in U.S.–Mexico City markets. The DOT found that the partnership’s scheduling, pricing, and...

Intrigued by global travel shifts? This The Missoulian story on Montana Tourism Fluctuations delivers some interesting insights that match what I've noticed during my recent trips to Missoula and Glacier. While tourism numbers in Missoula have dipped a bit, especially with fewer...

I was reading about how Florida’s small coastal businesses are really struggling this summer, even though overall visitor numbers look steady. Restaurants and water sport rentals are reporting big revenue drops, some up to 30%. It seems like travelers, especially younger ones,...

Can we talk about how fast the landscape of travel is shifting? Europe’s new ETIAS fee just jumped from €7 to €20, and now Greece is charging cruisers island-by-island. Meanwhile, Mexico’s Baja California Sur now asks for $25 from overnight tourists. Feels like every trip needs...

This is wild. If this plan goes through, Hawaii’s cruise scene might shrink by 75% in the next decade. On one hand, I get it- fewer giant ships means lower emissions. But man, that's a huge hit to local businesses that rely on those cruise visitors. Hawaii isn’t really built for...