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Schengen Agreement: Transforming European Travel and Tourism since 1995 – Image Credit ITB Berlin    The Schengen Agreement, signed in 1985 and implemented in 1995, revolutionized travel in Europe by abolishing border controls among participating countries, significantly impacting tourism and cross-border mobility. The agreement has facilitated spontaneous travel and cultural exchange, enhancing the tourism industry by …

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In October 2025, the European Travel Commission (ETC) officially launched the “Unlock an Unexpected Upgrade” campaign at the Skift Transatlantic Summit in New York City. This initiative represents a pivotal shift in how responsible travel is communicated: moving away from the idea of sacrifice or compromise, and instead positioning sustainable choices as valuable enhancements to …

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Travel Interest Rises in Eastern Europe and New Zealand for 2026, According to KAYAK Data – Image Credit Kayak    KAYAK’s 2026 Travel Trends Forecast indicates increased travel interest and decreased airfares, with Eastern Europe and New Zealand emerging as key destinations. KAYAK has published its 2026 Travel Trends Forecast, revealing notable shifts in travel interest …

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A powerful storm system continues to disrupt travel, placing 64 million people under winter weather alerts that span the eastern two-thirds of the country. A string of tornadoes erupted in central Illinois on Sunday, with preliminary National Weather Service reports saying eight homes and a garage were destroyed and two other homes sustained significant structural …

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A powerful storm system continues to disrupt travel, placing 64 million people under winter weather alerts that span the eastern two-thirds of the country. A string of tornadoes erupted in central Illinois on Sunday, with preliminary National Weather Service reports saying eight homes and a garage were destroyed and two other homes sustained significant structural …

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched TravelGreenThailand.com, a government-backed digital platform designed to promote eco-friendly and responsible travel experiences across Thailand. The site aims to help visitors explore the country through a sustainable lens, highlighting ways to protect nature, support local communities, and enrich cultural engagement. The platform opened to the public in …

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Travel disruptions were ongoing Saturday following a Christmas-week snowstorm that dropped several inches of snow in the Northeast, as a new storm system sweeps across the country. Twenty-nine million people, from the Rockies to the Northeast, were under winter alerts Saturday evening. The alerts covered Minneapolis; Green Bay, Wisconsin; Duluth, Iowa; and Burlington, Vermont. The …

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South-east Asia has become the “ground zero” for the global online scamming industry, according to the UN, costing victims billions of US dollars each year. Scam operations are run by Chinese crime syndicates from fortified compounds in countries like Myanmar, which has been embroiled in a nationwide armed conflict since 2021. The size of the …

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched TravelGreenThailand.com, a government-backed digital platform designed to promote eco-friendly and responsible travel experiences across Thailand. The site aims to help visitors explore the country through a sustainable lens, highlighting ways to protect nature, support local communities, and enrich cultural engagement. The platform opened to the public in …

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