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Iceland has declared a state of emergency and started evacuating tourists from impacted regions following another volcanic eruption over the weekend.

Rendering of Wynn Al Marjan Island. (Photo Credit: Wynn Resorts Media)

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. (Photo Credit: Walt Disney World Resort Media)

On Friday, Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed into law landmark legislation (SB 2919) that grants local governments the power to regulate short-term rentals to meet the needs of their communities. 

Hilton announced a new partnership with ResortPass to bring curated day pass packages to participating properties across the Americas.

For Halloween enthusiasts, Howl-O-Scream is returning to SeaWorld this fall, and the theme park company is offering a Mayhem sale to celebrate.

Several high-ranking members of the United States government have reached an agreement on a final bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for five years.

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) announced its disappointment in the new rules for airlines, which outline when to refund travelers for delays and how to disclose fees properly. 

AAA Travel announced that two hotels and four restaurants in the Dominican Republic, United States and Canada are the newest additions to the organization’s Five Diamonds list.

Whether it’s during the April 20 holiday or to have a little extra fun during a vacation to Mexico, more and more travelers are asking about the legality of purchasing and using recreational marijuana when south of the border.

The Mexican Navy announced that over 8,000 meters of anti-sargassum barriers are being installed this spring along the popular beaches of Quintana Roo.

Carnival Paradise crew members saving stranded sailors. (Photo Credit: Carnival Cruise Line Media)

As travelers continue booking summer vacations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new Heat and Health Initiative to protect Americans from heat exposure.

Delta Air Lines announced plans to begin testing a New Distribution Capability (NDC) process with several of the carrier’s key partners later in 2024.

The Carnival Corporation announced a major leadership change that will see Chief Maritime Officer Vice Admiral William R. Burke (Ret.) step down from the role and be replaced by Lars Ljoen, the current Chief Operations Officer for the Carnival Cruise Line brand.

As a result of the devastating fires on the island of Rhodes in 2023, the Greek government announced it would offer free hotel accommodations to impacted travelers.

Southwest Airlines announced the return of its Companion Pass promotion. 

As the world prepares for the 2024 Summer Olympics from Paris between July 26 and August 11, Air France is expanding service to the United States and North America to support the increased demand.

As Americans prepare to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a warning that the event could impact air travel at airports located in the path of totality.

Officials from Guinness World Records announced that SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has been named the “Largest Indoor Marine-Life Theme Park” in the world.

The Mexican government announced that additional personnel and lines of communication have been added for the busy Spring Break period to avoid potential travel disruptions at Cancun International Airport.