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Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, June 20, 2024. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

As prices soar, some parents are emptying their bank accounts for a trip to Disney. Others are maxing out their credit cards.

This June, Somabay is celebrating Ocean Month with an exciting programme of sustainability-focused events. From marine conservation panel talks to educational boat trips in the Red Sea, the programme has been carefully curated to educate guests on the importance of protecting our oceans.

Apple Maps is making it easier to get outside this summer with updates to help travelers navigate national parks and create custom walking and hiking routes.

Apple is on a mission to replace your physical wallet with a digital one.

Siri will soon be able to help users plan trips. Not complicated tasks like booking flights — yet — but the AI-enhanced Siri will be able to pull context from across apps to plan dinner in time for an event, or share real-time flight information. 

Nothing says summer in the USA like heading to the lake. The only challenge is finding the perfect place to make all your summer vacation dreams come true. We asked our expert writers and staff to share their favorite lakes for a vacation, and here are 11 amazing options. 

As a parent of kids with food allergies, traveling can be stressful. I worry about what they will eat and whether they will be safe when we are outside the comfort of our home.

The Galapagos Islands offer unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for all travelers. Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the delicate islands are a longstanding labyrinth rich with flora and fauna waiting to be explored—and protected—by its visitors.

Thailand’s government on June 4 approved a new tax break for companies organizing local conventions and seminars to boost domestic tourism during the country’s low tourism season. 

Chances are, you’ve heard of the hit Australian kids’ TV show, Bluey. But have you heard a Bluey-themed theme park is opening in Brisbane this November, and that Tourism & Events Queensland is offering one lucky family a 12-night trip to visit the Bluey’s World in real life? 

Our private luxury tours are popular with families looking to enjoy an exclusive holiday on the Amalfi Coast.