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The brush fires in Southern California have left several people dead and burnt homes and local businesses, with several major theme parks in the region forced to alter operations as a result of the wildfires.

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Qatar Airways has unveiled Sama, the world’s first AI-powered digital crew member influencer, on Instagram this week in what is certain to be the first of many of its kind on social media. 

Alaska – The Great Land. The 49th state has long been on the travel lists for many travelers, and it's not difficult to understand why. Whether they come seeking the awesome majesty of Alaska's glacier fields, the stupefying array of wildlife ranging from humpback whales to bears, moose, and everything in between, fascinating Indigenous culture or simply the never-ending vistas of pristine wilderness, Alaska has something to intrigue even the most jaded of travelers. 

Tauck is inviting solo travelers to join its 2025 European river cruises by waiving the single supplement on more than 250 departures this year.

If your New Year resolves to become a better and smarter traveler there are some simple steps you can take in 2025.

Travelers to Park City, Utah hoping to enjoy skiing and snowboarding on fresh powder might find it hard to do so this winter, as the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association continues a strike at Park City Resort that began December 27, 2024. 

Disney World lovers can experience more of the magic with the return of Walt Disney World’s 4-day Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket. 

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2025 is poised to be another colossal year for travel and tourism and many of those trips will include travel professionals such as advisors and suppliers and traversing the globe to meet and share ideas and insights.

With digital tools evolving at an astonishing speed, travelers are starting to rely on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to make trip planning easier and more enjoyable. According to Phocuswright’s latest report, Travelers and Tech 2024: GenAI, VR and More, GenAI is leading the way, becoming more popular than other high-tech tools like virtual and augmented reality among today’s digital-savvy travelers.

Elf on the Shelf (Photo Credit: Eric Bowman)

On December 10, the U.S. Department of State released new travel advisories to two Central American countries that are frequent cruise stops for American travelers during the winter Caribbean cruise season: Honduras and Costa Rica.

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Aerial view of The Aerial in British Virgin Islands. (Photo Credit: Rental Escapes)

A pivot toward Mexico for cultural and event experiences is the 2025 promotional focus of Guadalajara, Jalisco tourism authorities. Across Mexico's second-largest urban area, an eventful 2024 hopes to catalyze new interest from US travel advisors and their clients, especially those seeking iconic expressions of genuine Mexican culture alongside the latest popular music events by celebrated artists worldwide.

Citing security concerns, Italian officials are banning self-check-in options such as key boxes used by short-term rental owners.

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Teeth of the Dog golf course at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas. (Photo Credit: Casa de Campo Resort & Villas Media)

To celebrate the opening of Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry at Universal Epic Universe on May 22, 2025, Universal Orlando Resort is sharing a sneak peek inside the full-scale recreation of the British Ministry of Magic.

Portugal is one destination that continues to rise in the ranks amongst global travelers' interest.