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Blame it on the hurricanes. After weeks of falling fuel prices, two hurricanes within two weeks of each other cause the slight rise in gas prices.

Last week saw major moves that will impact tourism in the Mexican Caribbean region.

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Royal Caribbean International passengers can expect slightly higher costs on their next voyage, as the cruise line has announced it will raise its gratuity rates next month. 

Elliott Investment Management has ramped up its battle with Southwest Airlines by formally calling for a special shareholder meeting on December 10, during which shareholders could vote for a new set of directors to steer the company’s strategy. 

Ancillary fees were once a nice little add-on for airlines. Now they are becoming more and more of a revenue driver.

The European Union's new Entry/Exit System or EES was set to go into effect for travelers entering as many as 29 participating countries across the bloc next month.

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. 

Rendering of The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure. (Photo Credit: Walt Disney World Resort Media)

After a month-long standoff between the Boeing Company and its striking machinists comes a new twist.

Recognizing that families that travel together, stay together, Destination by Hyatt has introduced a ‘Roots to Reunion’ program to inspire rekindling familial connections in unique ways while on vacation.

In an effort to improve driver experiences, Lyft announced significant earnings improvements designed to address drivers’ biggest frustrations and help maximize their time behind the wheel. 

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Airplanes are supposed to come in hot, but not this hot.

Update: October 8, 2024, at 1:40 p.m. ET

Nothing seduces like power, not even money. It is the ultimate aphrodisiac.

Universal Studios Hollywood said this week it will bring two anime experiences to life.

The new Barbuda International Airport was officially opened on October 3, 2024 signaling the start of a new chapter for the country’s connectivity, tourism and economic growth, solidifying the twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda as a premier luxury destination.

To many younger LGBTQ travelers, going on a gay cruise often means setting sail on a large 3,000+ passenger ship in the Caribbean, with days of onboard EDM concerts, sun-kissed ports of call, and maybe a bit of foolishness during the evening hours. But today’s queer cruise market is diverse in nature, and there’s also a growing need for luxury itineraries to ports of call in places like Vietnam, Egypt, Norway, and the Seychelles. 

Norwegian Cruise Line is now the official cruise line of the National Hockey League.

5-day forecast cone for Hurricane Milton. (Photo Credit: National Hurricane Center)