Delta Air Lines announced it would launch a new nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne, Australia (MEL), beginning December 2025.
04.02.2025 - 18:58 / travelpulse.com / North America / Lacey Pfalz / Justin Trudeau
The US Travel Association warned that the Trump Administration’s tariffs on Canada could impact Canadian visitation to and spending within the United States, with even a 10 percent reduction in Canadian travel leading to a loss of 14,000 American jobs and $2.1 billion less in spending.
On February 1, President Trump signed an executive order pronouncing 25 percent tariffs on the majority of goods from Canada, with oil, gas and electricity taxed at a 10 percent rate.
In response, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau matched the 25 percent tariffs on American goods, which include Wisconsin dairy products, Florida oranges and Kentucky bourbon.
Trudeau also urged Canadians to travel and spend their dollars domestically, in act boycotting Americans goods, services and destinations: “Now is the time to choose Canada...It might mean changing your summer vacation plans to stay here in Canada and explore the many national and provincial parks, historical sites and tourist destinations our great country has to offer.”
Canada is a huge international source market for the United States travel industry, with its 20.4 million visitors generating $20.5 billion in spending in 2024 and supporting 14,000 American jobs. Canadians typically visit Florida, California, Nevada, New York and Texas, and it’s these destinations that would see the biggest declines in revenue should Canadians take part in Trudeau’s boycott of American destinations.
The Trump trade war has begun, and the American travel and tourism industry will not be left unaffected.
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Delta Air Lines announced it would launch a new nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne, Australia (MEL), beginning December 2025.
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On January 23, North Carolina Congressman Addison McDowell, along with a few other House Republicans, introduced a bill that would rename Washington D.C.’s Dulles International Airport after President Trump, which, if signed into law, would be renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport.
Planet Hollywood is coming back to New York City.A major tourist attraction in the 1980s and early 1990s, the restaurant was owned by, among others, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.The start power was palpable. But, the allure quickly died off, like many chain restaurants.The doors on 42nd Street opened on Monday. There was a $20 million investment in the new property.According to the eatery, the restaurant redefines Hollywood glamor beneath a 360-degree canopy of state-of-the-art, high-definition screens. Encircling the entire perimeter is an impressive array of over 692 video tiles delivering cutting-edge dining and event experiences through dynamic and interactive displays."We're relaunching Planet Hollywood in Times Square not just as a restaurant but as an all-encompassing sensory experience that magnificently combines innovative technology with the unique flair of Hollywood," said Robert Earl, Founder and CEO of Planet Hollywood and Earl Enterprises. "This venue is poised to deliver exceptional entertainment and dining in the spirit of New York's celebrated theatrical grandeur."Instead of traditional memorabilia, an all-encompassing audio-visual experience brings Hollywood to life through synchronized video projections, soundscapes, and interactive elements that turn dining into a fully sensory affair. Every detail of the space has been thoughtfully curated to provide guests with a unique dining adventure that feels fresh. The venue is slated to be a hotspot for the late-night scene, with the mood on the second and third floors becoming very different when they transform following dinner service.Culinary creativity remains at the core of the Planet Hollywood experience featuring an elevated, yet approachable variety of appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and entrees. Culinary highlights include Kobe Cheesesteak Empanadas, Prime Rib Sliders, Chicken Caesar Salad, All-American Double Smash Cheeseburger, Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, NY Strip Steak, and Lobster Pot Pie. Guests can also enjoy the nostalgic "1993 Icons" section with beloved classics that pay homage to Planet Hollywood’s original menu including the World-Famous Chicken Crunch, Planet Nachos Grande, L.A. Lasagna, and St. Louis BBQ Ribs.The new Planet Hollywood will be within walking distance of other nightclubs and Madison Square Garden.
Just days after President Donald Trump took office for the second time, he signed an executive order making it U.S. government policy to only recognize male and female sex. Quickly thereafter, the U.S. State Department suspended the processing of passports for applicants who selected “X” as their preferred gender. Now, the State Department has also removed the letters «TQ» from its official travel website, which now reads, «LGB.»
A spike in seismic activity has raised concerns of a potentially powerful earthquake on the Greek island of Santorini, prompting some residents and travelers to evacuate as a preemptive safety measure.
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will launch its first-ever Alaska season onboard Luminara in 2026.
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The Walt Disney World Resort announced the performers booked for the 2025 Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.