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In a bid to tackle overtourism and ensure the city’s livability, Amsterdam officials have announced a bold new policy banning the building of new hotels in the bustling Dutch capital, The Washington Post reported. 

Whether it’s during the April 20 holiday or to have a little extra fun during a vacation to Mexico, more and more travelers are asking about the legality of purchasing and using recreational marijuana when south of the border.

The Mexican Navy announced that over 8,000 meters of anti-sargassum barriers are being installed this spring along the popular beaches of Quintana Roo.

The United Arab Emirates is used to oppressive heat but the Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest in the world, was not prepared for the unprecedented amount of rainfall this past week.

The small beachside city of Destin, Florida, suddenly finds itself a center of worldwide attention, thanks to its inclusion in the lyrics of one of Taylor Swift’s newest songs, “Florida!!!” on her “Tortured Poets Department” album that dropped on April 19.

Some rest for the weary.

On April 22, Snickers, a subsidiary of Mars Inc., launched its "Hungry Skies" campaign. 

As we recognize the importance of protecting our planet’s natural resources and bounty on Earth Day once more, we can also recognize the travel industry’s role in protecting those resources and limiting its negative impact on the world around us. 

As travelers continue booking summer vacations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new Heat and Health Initiative to protect Americans from heat exposure.

Amid the shifting landscape of post-pandemic life, travel has emerged as a top priority for seasoned travelers, with an increasing number of people placing greater value on travel experiences over material possessions. At least, so says a recent survey conducted among experienced travelers by The Global Rescue Companies, a leading provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel risk management services.

Update: April 15, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET 

While it may not seem like it given the rising cost of most things, travelers are actually living in the golden age of cheap flights.

United Airlines is reportedly developing a new class of seating, which is said to be a business class inside the existing business class.

Let me just say at the outset that I love tourism, and I love the idea of seeing new destinations.

As a result of the devastating fires on the island of Rhodes in 2023, the Greek government announced it would offer free hotel accommodations to impacted travelers.

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Yet another Boeing aircraft has encountered mechanical issues while flying passengers, this time on a Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to Houston in the morning of April 7. 

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. 

Spirit Airlines and Airbus have agreed to defer all its aircraft expected to be delivered in 2025 and 2026 to 2030-2031 as the airline seeks to improve its financial position following its failed merger with JetBlue. 

Princess Cruises and Brightline, the intercity rail system that connects major destinations in Central and South Florida, just announced a new partnership, which has produced the groundbreaking Rail & Sail program that’s set to revolutionize travel experiences for passengers embarking from ports in the Sunshine State. 

This article originally appeared in the March issue of AGENTatHOME magazine.  Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month.