Donald Wood travel tips

Travelers looking to book their next adventure through Southwest Vacations can save up to $200 when booking the company’s latest promotion.

Frontier Airlines announced 22 new routes across its United States network, launching in December. 

Delta Air Lines announced five new routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, starting in March 2025.

The Walt Disney World Resort announced that travelers can save up to $200 per night for 2025 vacations when booking a three-night, two-day room and ticket package.

Economy budget brand Motel 6 announced that it would be sold to Indian-based travel company OYO for $525 million.

Playa Hotels & Resorts announced reservations are open for Kimpton Tres Rios, the company’s latest all-inclusive property, for stays in early 2025.

WHY IT RATES: Travel agents and advisors should familiarize themselves with the Huna Totem Corporation and its new vice president, Susan Bell.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.

Expedia Group unveiled over 100 new Travel Shops curated by social media creators, tastemakers and brands.

WHY IT RATES: The major U.S. carrier announced an addition to the leadership team.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.

Tourism officials in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo announced plans to entice more international travelers to visit despite a lackluster summer period and an increased warning from the United States government.

As summer comes to an end and fall temperatures take over, new data from AAA Travel has highlighted where people in the United States plan on traveling before the winter holiday period.

Officials from Boeing announced that key production milestones for its 737 MAX airplanes would be delayed by around six months.

The Gulf Coast of the United States is preparing for Tropical Storm Francine, which is forecast to become a hurricane on Tuesday.

Government officials in Sri Lanka announced that citizens from 35 countries—including the United States—will be granted visa-free entry into the Asian nation, according to the Times of India.

A new study found that cybercriminals are capitalizing on the travel and hospitality industry's peak season by using increased traffic to mask attacks.

Frontier Airlines unveiled 11 new routes across 15 airports that are scheduled to launch in October and November.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a company affiliate has completed the sale of the 1,641-room Hyatt Regency Orlando and adjacent 45 acres of land to affiliates for approximately $1.07 billion.

The Labor Day holiday travel period is approaching fast, and AAA booking data suggests cruising to Alaska and flying to Seattle are two of the most popular options for 2024.

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive that requires inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliners following a scary incident in March that saw a LATAM Airlines plane nose dive, leaving more than 50 passengers injured.

United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued a letter to the chief executive officers of the nation’s 10 largest airlines to reinforce the need to provide customers with cash refunds when appropriate.

WHY IT RATES: It’s never too early to start preparing for winter travel with Avanti Destinations.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.