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By the time a Gen Zer in the U.S. reaches age 30, they’ll have spent approximately $145,000 on rent on average. In comparison, millennials spent roughly $127,000 by the same age.

Update: April 3, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. ET

Did you know the City of Las Vegas is not the Las Vegas Strip? For that, you would have to go to the unincorporated City of Paradise.

Hawaii is at a crossroads concerning the future of short-term vacation rentals, with potential legislation now in play that could reshape the tourism landscape of the islands. Newly proposed legislation could mean that booking stays through platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo may cease to be in option in the future. 

The American Cruise Lines fleet is growing again: Less than a week after announcing it had purchased four former American Queen Voyages ships, American Cruise Lines has revealed that it’s building two additional ships.

In the 15th century, the Chapultepec Forest in Mexico City was laid out by aqueducts that carried water from the streams to the baths and temazcales (a steam bath). At that time, it was the greenest area in the basin.

The U.S. Travel Association revealed a sneak peek of the return its Daily Getaways program, which is set to officially launch on April 15.

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Southwest Airlines announced the return of its Companion Pass promotion. 

Although a federal judge dashed his hopes for a merger with JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines’ chief commercial officer still believes that more airline consolidation will come.

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.

MGM Resorts International's sparkling Bellagio Fountain Club is set to make a triumphant return for the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024, promising race enthusiasts an unparalleled VIP experience at one of the circuit's most anticipated events.

Southern California’s Disneyland Resort has just released fresh details about the offerings guests can expect to see during the highly anticipated Season of the Force limited-time event, coming April 5 through June 2, 2024. The celebration of all things Star Wars universe will feature new experiences, including attraction overlays, nighttime spectaculars, character encounters, and themed food, beverages and merchandise.

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Your next hotel room stay may not be as secure as you hope it is.A group of security researchers who were invited to a Las Vegas hotel to identify digital security vulnerabilities discovered a technique that would enable intruders to open “millions of hotel rooms worldwide in seconds, with just two taps,” according to a new report from Wired.The team of security researchers, who spoke with Wired, have dubbed the hotel room keycard hacking technique “Unsaflok.”It is based on what Wired describes as “a collection of security vulnerabilities that would allow a hacker to almost instantly open several models of Saflok-brand RFID-based keycard locks sold by the Swiss lock maker Dormakaba.”More than 3 million hotel room doors around the globe, throughout 13,000 properties in 131 countries, use these types of Saflok systems, per Wired.Hackers are able to exploit weaknesses in keycard's encryption and underlying RFID system, the article goes on to explain.

A rep shows off tech device accessories. (Photo Credit: Lark Gould)

One of Playa del Carmen’s most popular stretches of pristine Blue Flag beach has been earmarked as a location for inclusion in an infrastructure scheme that will connect Cozumel to mainland Mexico.

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.

WHY IT RATES: The fresh faces should only help in the foundation's efforts to improve the hospitality industry.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior Editor

The W New Orleans - French Quarter debuts its 97 newly renovated guest rooms and carriage houses as it finishes its multi-million dollar renovation, led by Canadian design firm Chapi Chapo Design.