Donald Wood travel tips

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is now recommending that airlines perform inspections on mid-exit door plugs installed on another Boeing plane model.

For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.

Atlantis Paradise Island, the destination resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, announced that global icon Janet Jackson will take the stage at the resort’s Casuarina Beach on Saturday, April 27. 

The Transportation Security Administration has announced an expansion of its TSA PreCheck program with the addition of Norse Atlantic Airways, Lynx Air, Starlux Airlines, and Fiji Airways. 

United States citizens will soon get a taste of what it feels like for international travelers arriving in our country. Nations making up the European Union have been revamping how travelers outside of Europe pass through its borders.

Officials from Universal Studios confirmed plans to open the company’s first theme park in the United Kingdom.

A senior Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) official revealed Thursday that travel advisors would no longer receive commissions for the entire cruise fare on advanced bookings, starting in the first quarter of 2024.

As the travel industry looks back on a wild 2023, the Walt Disney World Resort is looking forward to 2024 with events, openings and tips for the new year.

The United States Department of State announced that processing times for passports have returned to the standard set before the coronavirus pandemic.

For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.

The city of Cancun said it will begin issuing tourist cards to visitors who rent cars later this month.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced that its Board of Directors unanimously determined the unsolicited exchange offer from Choice Hotels International to acquire all outstanding shares of the hospitality company is not in the best interests of its shareholders.

Choice Hotels International announced the completed integration of the Radisson Hotels Americas business, just 16 months after Choice acquired the brand in August 2022.

A tourism development company in Mexico announced plans to build an ultra-luxury resort and residential project on the coast of Jalisco, dubbed Xala, for around $1 billion.

Universal Orlando Resort announced that next year’s edition of the theme park’s Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval will return from February 3 through April 7, 2024.

A recent study found that the majority of travelers are hitting the road during the upcoming Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday travel period.

WHY IT RATES: The U.S. Travel Association is honoring some of the most influential people in the industry.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.

AAA projects that 55.4 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday 2023.

MSC Cruises has revealed a new and expanded Young and Teen Program across its entire fleet, accompanied by a new MSC Cruises’ original teen music video dedicated to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman Adam Stewart was named the 2023 Executive of the Year at this year’s Travvy Awards.

United Airlines announced the launch of its international winter schedule with 50 additional daily flights compared to last winter.