ITB continues to expand: From 10 to 12 November 2026, ITB Americas will celebrate its debut as a B2B tourism trade show in Guadalajara, Mexico. Messe Berlin announced this today at a press conference at ITB Berlin and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mexican ambassador in Berlin and representatives of the State …
Potential Expansion of Travel Ban: U.S. to Implement Stringent Security Categories – Image Credit Unsplash The Trump administration is reportedly considering implementing a new travel ban that could include tiered security measures targeting business and leisure travelers. This executive order, which could be signed as early as this week, would expand on the 2017 travel …
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Spring Break Spending Soars Despite Economic Challenges – Image Credit Unsplash+ Despite economic uncertainties, data from Allianz Partners USA shows that Americans are increasing their spending on Spring Break travel in 2025, with an average of $5,325 per trip, marking a nearly 14% increase from the previous year. According to recent data from Allianz Partners …
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Image Credit Manus China-based AI agent Manus has stepped into the limelight with its ability to compile a comprehensive travel itinerary, showcasing the potential of AI agents to revolutionize the travel industry. In the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, a new player has emerged: Manus. Latin for ‘hand’, Manus is an AI agent that …
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International authorities are searching for a University of Pittsburgh student who vanished while on a spring break trip to the Dominican Republic last week. Sudiksha Konanki, 20, disappeared while traveling with a group of students in Punta Cana, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia, according to NBC News. “We now believe there …
Is your hotel taking advantage of TikTok’s massive reach? With over 1 billion active users, TikTok is changing how people discover new travel destinations, hotels, and experiences. It’s no longer just a platform for dancing—it’s a powerful marketing tool for hotels looking to connect with travelers in a fun, engaging way. From our perspective as …
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Is your hotel taking advantage of TikTok’s massive reach? With over 1 billion active users, TikTok is changing how people discover new travel destinations, hotels, and experiences. It’s no longer just a platform for dancing—it’s a powerful marketing tool for hotels looking to connect with travelers in a fun, engaging way. From our perspective as …
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According to Skift’s State of Travel 2024, social media is the preferred online source for trip planning for 32% of travelers, ahead of official sites, Google, review sites, travel influencers, offline sources like friends and family, etc. Stelico Consulting Group survey found out that 76% of US luxury travelers selected a hotel brand, cruise line, …
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Another government shutdown is looming. If there’s no deal by Friday, there will be a partial shutdown with major implications from military paychecks to air travel. Over the weekend, House Republicans released a plan to keep services running through Sept. 30. Read More
Download Full Size Image”> “Flag Friends: A Journey Through Similar Flags”, a new book by Ratish and Laya Krishnan, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. “Flag Friends: A Journey Through Similar Flags” is a unique and engaging way to introduce children to the flags of different countries. Follow along as a father and …
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