Top Challenges for Chinese Travel – and the Latest Booking Trends

After five years, the first phase of Portland International Airport’s (PDX) massive main terminal renovation, featuring streamlined ticket counters and security checkpoints, a light- and plant-filled lobby, a sprawling beer bar, and the return of the famous PDX carpet, is complete. The new terminal officially opened on August 14.

Riots have erupted throughout England and Northern Ireland over the past week in the wake of the killing of three children in a small town near Liverpool.A 17-year-old attacked the children with a knife while they attended a dance class. In
 addition to three dead, eight other kids were wounded in the incident, per media reports.While
 the alleged perpetrator was born and raised in Britain, rumors had initially circulated on social media that the individual was an immigrant.
 Since then, more than 400 people have been arrested in connection with violent riots taking place and the U.K.’s National Police Chiefs’ Council has implemented a “united and robust policing response” throughout the country.The
 riots in the country started in Southport, England, but have since spread to Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Leeds, Belfast, London, and other locations. Media reports have also indicated that the protestors have expressed anti-immigration and Islamophobic
 sentiments during the riots. Amid these protests, the media has released images of police in riot gear and backdrops of smoke and fire. And now, a flurry of countries have begun issuing travel advisories for the U.K. In an update issued as of August 5, Australia is recommending that its citizens “exercise a high degree of caution” when traveling to the United Kingdom. “Avoid areas where protests
 are occurring due to the potential for disruption and violence,” says the Australia advisory. “Monitor the media for information and updates. Follow the instructions of local authorities.”
 Additionally, the UAE, Nigeria, Malaysia, India, and Indonesia have issued new U.K. travel warnings amid the spate of violence.While the United States has not yet released its own updated advisory for the U.K., American travelers
 may naturally be wondering whether it’s safe to visit at the moment.

Heartland Travel, purveyors of private tours of Scotland, has partnered with Scotland Folk Tours to deliver a one-of-a-kind tour experience.

The coastal Thai city of Pattaya is embarking on an ambitious rebranding effort, aiming to distance itself from its associations with sex tourism and illegal gambling into a destination that appeals to families, while also positioning itself as Thailand’s first casino city.

Lodging brands like Hilton and Airbnb aren't exactly hurting for cash these days, but there are signs it's about to be lights out on the post-coronavirus pandemic boom of sky-high rates and an unlimited pool of people willing to pay.

The next U.S. president is going to preside over the one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and can influence how many travelers from abroad can come to the U.S.

Hilton’s growth strategy in Asia Pacific is multifaceted. It is the fastest growing hotel company in the region, with almost 1 in 4 hotel rooms under construction bearing a Hilton flag.

South Korea’s tourism industry is experiencing a significant revival. The country welcomed 7.7 million foreign arrivals in the first half of the year, a 74% increase from the same period in 2023.

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Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet is getting on the free Wi-Fi bandwagon.

In a shift in global mobility rankings, Singapore has claimed the top spot in the 2024 Henley Passport Index released on Wednesday, granting its citizens visa-free access to 195 countries.

A TikToker has racked up nearly a million views in a recent video that explained how Europe is becoming a hotbed for American tourists.