North America
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The World’s Longest Flight is About to Take Off
Qantas is launching the world’s very first direct flight from Sydney to London. Nearly eight years after its initial announcement, Qantas’ “Project Sunrise” is now slated to launch by late 2027. The 18 to 22-hour non-stop service from Sydney to London is set to break records, officially claiming the title of the world’s longest non-stop…
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Mexico Outperforms the US and Canada in 2025 Tourism Growth
In a new study, Mexico emerged as North America’s strongest Travel & Tourism performer in 2025. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) newest Economic Impact Research (EIR) study, Mexico’s Travel & Tourism GDP grew by 1.8% in 2025, outperforming growth rates in Canada (1.2%) and the United States (0.9%). Although US sector…
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US Travelers Abandoning Summer Plans This Year at Record High
Americans are ditching summer travel plans this year at a record rate. According to a recent Deloitte survey, only 45% of Americans are planning vacations with paid lodging, hitting a six-year low due to inflation, the K-shaped economy, and surging airfares. While lower and middle-income families delay or scale back their plans, affluent consumers are…
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Canada and the Bahamas Implement Travel Bans Amid Ebola Outbreak
New travel bans and restrictions are being put in place in an effort to stop the spread of Ebola. On May 26, both Canada and the Bahamas said they will be temporarily banning residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda amid the current Ebola outbreak. Starting on May 27th, residents…
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The Best US Travel Destinations Worth Adding to Your List Right Now
The United States covers more geographic and cultural ground than most people realize until they start moving through it. Desert canyons and Atlantic barrier islands. Bayou cities with French street names and Midwestern towns that run on bourbon and limestone. Urban architecture, you can spend a week photographing, and coastlines you’d fly across the country…
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The Best Aquariums in the US Worth Planning a Trip Around
There are many aquariums in the United States. Some are worth a few hours on a rainy afternoon, others are the kind of place you build an actual itinerary around, the kind where you look up and realize three hours passed. This list is about the second kind, the ones that show up consistently across…
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International Visitors are “America’s Greatest Ambassadors” in Recent Study
While US international travel is on the decline, the data shows that international travelers who do decide to visit enjoy their time in the country. A new survey from the US Travel Association of 1,200+ recent international visitors to the US reveals that nearly 91% of them were satisfied with their trip. Meanwhile, 83% felt…
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US Hotel Rates Reach New Heights
There has been a recent rise in demand for both travel and hotel booking around the globe, but US hotels specifically have been more in demand than ever before. In an interview with NewsNation, HotelPlanner CEO Tim Hentschel said, “We’re seeing robust, year-over-year demand for more than five years now.” A recent industry report shows…
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The Only Official Royal Castle in America
The US isn’t typically the country travelers think of when they want to explore palaces, but the US does actually have a single official royal palace within its borders. Located on Oahu, Iolani Palace still stands tall to this day. Originally built in 1882, Iolani Palace served as the royal residence for Hawaii’s final monarchs—King…
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United Airlines Launches New European Destinations for the Summer
While many airlines grapple with flight cancellations due to the rising costs of jet fuel, United Airlines is setting records for expansion. Just like last year, United Airlines is prepared to ramp up its flight offerings over the summer months. This month, United Airlines has launched five new summer seasonal destinations, many of which aren’t…