April travel tips

A billion-dollar economic windfall looks set to sweep across the parts of the U.S. in the path of April 8’s total solar eclipse. From huge surges in demand for hotels, flights and rental cars to meals, the filling up of gas tanks at local gas stations, tickets for events, souvenirs and post-eclipse bottles of champagne, a welcome economic boon for local communities will trail in the wake of the moon’s dark shadow. It could be like having 50 Super Bowls happening at the same time across the country.

In a first step toward a broader legalization of cannabis, and after long delays due to strong opposition from lawmakers in the ruling coalition, Germany is set to approve the decriminalizing of cannabis for recreational use by parliament on Friday, paving the way to take effect on April 1 (and not an April Fool’s Day joke).

This spring, all eyes will gaze upward as the moon passes between the sun and earth, a celestial alignment best known as a total solar eclipse. When the skies momentarily darken on April 8, 2024, it will be the last time earthlings will be able to view the rare night sky phenomenon from the US mainland for the next 20 years.

Days Inn will fly two best friends in a helicopter to witness North America’s imminent total solar eclipse from an unparalleled vantage point in the path of totality.

If you don't have solar eclipse plans yet, here's an enticing opportunity to see the astronomical show of the year.

Delta Air Lines has revealed that it’s offering a special flight for travelers who want to experience a total solar eclipse from the sky. On April 8, Delta flight 1218 will depart from Austin and land in Detroit, offering passengers a chance to view the solar eclipse “at its peak,” promises Delta.

Parts of the country will experience the phenomenon of a solar eclipse in less than two months. Now, a major U.S. airline is tweaking its flight schedules to allow 130 lucky travelers the chance to see the event from a 30,000-foot vantage point.

“If you haven’t seen a total solar eclipse, you haven’t seen anything.” So ends NASA’s new trailer for what is arguably the celestial highlight not only of 2024 but of the entire decade—and possibly many Americans’ lifetimes.

Following the success of the inaugural Spain Sustainability Day in 2023, the Spanish Tourist Office (UK) has announced the event’s second edition taking place on 17 April 2024 at The Conduit, London.

Brazil has pushed back the implementation of its tourist visa requirement for citizens from Australia, Canada and the U.S., according to Embratur, Brazil’s tourism board.

Air Canada will begin flying to Singapore from Vancouver, connecting two global hubs.

2024 programme includes WTM Africa, ILTM Africa, and various bolt-on events, conferences, and awards ceremonies running concurrently

American Airlines is going live with its New Distribution Capability offers with global distribution system Sabre on April 3, marking the point of no return for its removal of 40 percent of its airfares from traditional retail channels.

The leisure and hospitality sector was among the largest job gainers in the U.S. in April, but the 31,000 jobs it added amounted to a deceleration from March, when it added 40,000 positions to the workforce.

The number of foreign tourists who arrived in India this year from January to April is 166 percent higherthan a year earlier, Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddysaid at the inaugural session of the fourth G20 tourism working group meeting in Goa. “India’s inbound travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic level in 2023,” he said. Last year, the country received 6.19 million foreign tourist arrivals. Earningsfrom tourism more than doubled from $8 billion in 2021 to $16.4 billion in 2022, according to the government’s provisional estimates.

As April unfolds its vibrant colours along the Amalfi Coast, a sense of renewal fills the air. With blossoming landscapes and moderate temperatures, this month offers a perfect blend of tranquillity and exploration. Read all about the weather in the Amalfi Coast in April.

Discover the captivating beauty of Rome and let us guide you through the intricacies of the weather in Rome in April. Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of a city awakening in the embrace of spring. From the mesmerising Vatican Museums to the artistic treasures of Villa Borghese, take advantage of the pleasant April climate for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Rome.

If you’re looking for a spring break that delivers culture, fine food and unforgettable art in equal measure, you might want to consider visiting Venice in April. Before you decide to take the plunge, arm yourselves with our guide to that very subject. It'll inform you about what to expect of the weather in Venice in April, and arm you with inspirational itinerary suggestions.

Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week.

Hilton announced early this year that there were significant changes coming to the Honors program, set to take effect on April 3. This is a reminder of what’s coming, and how it’s likely to affect you.

Following is our regular summary of the latest travel news and best frequent traveler promotions reviewed during the past week.