Lacey Pfalz travel tips

Returning home is probably the least exciting part of anyone’s trip. 

Delta Air Lines unveiled new photos of its updated cabin interior design that will be debuting later this fall on narrowbody Boeing 757 aircraft flying domestic and short-haul international routes.  

Hotels and resorts can now become wellness certified, thanks to the industry’s first program focusing on ways that accommodations amplify and offer ways for their guests to be well, launched by Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT). 

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Sphere Entertainment Co. announced a partnership on October 15 that will bring the world’s second sphere to the city in the United Arab Emirates. 

A new report from leading global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, found that while travelers are more aware of sustainability than ever before, there’s a gap between that awareness and action when it comes to their travel. 

Host Agency Reviews (HAR), which is a leading resource for travel advisors, has launched a new resource that functions like its host agency profiles, but for travel agency software, called Travel Agency Software Profiles. 

Photograph from the U.S. Coast Guard Crown Princess Rescue. (Photo Credit: The United States Coast Guard - Hawaii Pacific)

TTC Tour Brands, the global collection of tour operators including Trafalgar, Brendan Vacations, Costsaver, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold, is offering an exclusive 10 percent discount on select tours for 2025 for travelers who use a travel advisor to book their next tours. 

The Future of Food 2025 report highlights ten culinary trends Marriott expects to grow next year. (Photo Credit: Marriott International)

Just in time for the next big travel season, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs made an official statement saying that passport processing is now taking an average of 4-6 six weeks, well below the previous 6-8 week window they’ve been suggesting for several months. 

Hotel contracts with hospitality union UNITE HERE are ending this month, and if hotel workers don’t receive the better benefits and higher wages they’re asking for, an estimated 10,000+ workers could go on strike across the country in what could be the biggest hotel strike in American history. 

Delta Air Lines has launched a new rewards program specifically for frequent business fliers, called Delta Business Traveler. 

Delta Air Lines became the official airline of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) on August 20, extending the two organizations’ partnership and the airline’s focus on supporting women’s athletics. 

Sonder The Abbey Miami (Photo Credit: Sonder The Abbey Miami)

American Airlines has not offered flights to Tel Aviv, Israel since the conflict began in the country in October 2023, and the airline has announced that it doesn’t plan on operating any flights between the U.S. and Israel until the end of March 2025. 

As the days turn shorter and the world begins to cool, travelers everywhere begin to consider where they should visit next. 

Alaska Airlines has renewed its partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI) to help optimize the airline’s use of artificial intelligence, along with its path towards reaching its sustainability goals, including its net zero carbon emissions goal. 

Virgin Voyages has launched a new itinerary category, the Marvelous Voyages, to launch in 2026, including two first-ever Eclipse Voyages, which offer travelers the opportunity to observe the 2026 full solar eclipse onboard. 

Delta Air Lines is now rolling out fast, free Wi-Fi by T-Mobile on select long-haul international routes, with most transatlantic flights to be in service with free Wi-Fi by the end of the summer. 

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event being held in Anaheim, California announced several new Disney projects, from four new Disney Cruise Line ships to news about Hong Kong Disneyland Resort’s extended Marvel-themed area, which will soon feature a new story surrounding Spider-Man and Stark Industries. 

If you’re on social media or follow the latest travel trends, it’s likely you’ve seen or heard about an increasingly popular trend of travelers visiting grocery stores during their trip as a way to immerse themselves in local culture, especially in international destinations.