Passengers on a plane locked a crying toddler in a bathroom. The airline said her grandma gave them permission.

Don't ask me how, but August is leaving and September is knocking — and while there are technically still a few weeks of summer left, I'm already dreading its end. This summer has been a good one for me, full of travel, friends and family. This month has been full of hotel news, too, including a few exciting things you might have missed.

United Airlines restored its Los Angeles to Shanghai nonstop service on Thursday, becoming the only U.S. carrier to fly the route. 

The Skift Travel Health Index has continued to trend upward: The latest reading of 104 indicates 4% growth over July 2023. Countries in the Asia Pacific dominate and China showed the biggest jump – 21% above a year ago.

Ranked consistently as one of the best places to reside after retirement, projected to be the most visited destination in the world by 2040, and voted year after year in the Readers’ Choice Awards as one of our readers’ favorite countries, living in Spain is an aspiration for many. Now, following the announcement of a new digital nomad program, eligible remote workers could be paid to move to Spain's picturesque countryside.

Over the last few years, Burning Man has become known as a haven for Silicon Valley tech bros and Instagram influencers who cough up thousands of dollars to party in "Mad Max" desert cosplay. 

Despite 481 orders from airlines around the world, Boeing can't sell US carriers on its new widebody jetliner.

Did you know: In 2022, the number of domestic tourists who visited Indian pilgrimage sites was more than India’s population – 1.43 billion. 

Immense waterfalls, scenic train rides, and cities that feel like Europe — I experienced them all during my first trip to Canada. 

China’s senior travelers are changing the game in the travel industry. Trip.com Group reported that these users have spent over RMB 1.6 billion ($224.6 million) on its platform so far. To cater to this demographic, the company launched the Old Friends Club last quarter, targeting those aged 50 and above.

Hostels are my preferred option when I'm traveling alone.

Thoughts of fall travel might conjure up images of cozy cabins and hiking through fiery red foliage. This autumn, however, a wave of new airline routes from the US is shaking up the usual pumpkin-spice-laced doldrums and offering easy new ways to access exciting destinations. Think city escapes in Northern Africa, beaches on tiny Caribbean islands, and lush nature in Oceania.

It once was one of the South's best-kept secrets, but now the word is out.