Tourism
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The Top 10 Best America 250 Events in 2026
This year, celebrating America’s independence will go beyond just a single week in July. As Independence Day approaches, America 250 events are in full swing across the US. While most of the celebrations will be taking place on and around July 4th, there are also plenty of states across America hosting year-long celebrations and offerings…
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FIFA World Cup Tourists Are Going Viral for Loving America
For many tourists this summer, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become more than a sporting event, but a cultural exchange. As millions of international visitors travel across the United States, their genuine, unfiltered reactions to everyday American life and culture have become viral sensations on TikTok, Instagram, and X. Far from the scripted narratives…
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The Best Places to Travel in January – 20 Destinations That Deliver
January has a reputation problem. The holidays are over, the credit card bill has landed, and most people are content to stay home and stare at gray skies for four weeks. That’s actually good news if you travel. Flight prices tank after the holidays, crowds thin out at places that were packed all summer, and…
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American Airlines Suspends California Routes
Another United States airline is being forced to suspend flights due to rising gas prices. American Airlines Suspending Flights to California Due to Rising Gas Prices Last week, American Airlines announced that they will be cutting six routes in California that were scheduled for later this summer. The cuts will be on all three airports…
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Gas Prices Drop as Summer Travelers Hit the Road
US travelers hoping to reach their destinations by car this summer are finding modest relief at the pump. The national average for a gallon of gasoline fell 18 cents over the past week to $4.24. This marks the second consecutive weekly decline. However, with prolonged instability surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and its reopening timeline,…
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Airbnb-backed WeRoad Taking Travel Platform to the US After $58M Fundraiser
The group-travel platform WeRoad has just made its first move to expand into the US. WeRoad operates group adventure tours for travelers aged 25 to 49, with hubs servicing departures from Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Germany, and the United States. Through their international website, they service English-speaking travelers from across the globe. WeRoad has…
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Rising Costs and Domestic Tourism are Changing Canadian Summer Travel
Canada’s tourism sector generated a record-breaking, nearly $60 billion, between May and August 2025, boosted by domestic travelers. Last year was one of the strongest seasons on record for Canadian tourism, generating nearly $60 billion across May through August, which marked a 6% year-over-year increase. Key growth factors included a post-COVID travel bounce, a favorable…
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Third Fatal Shark Attack in Four Weeks Off Australia’s Coast
A 35-year-old man was killed Saturday morning while spearfishing with family off Michaelmas Island, near the port city of Albany in Western Australia, the third fatal shark attack in the country in under a month, according to police. The man was attacked before noon local time and brought by boat back to Albany, where paramedics…
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Tourism Businesses Prepare for More Maine Day Trips
In Maine, businesses statewide are bracing for a summer of shorter day trips as travelers navigate higher fuel prices and inflation. In Greenville, local businesses in the rural Moosehead Lake region report that tourism is one of the essential drivers of the rural economy. Businesses across Maine are seeing mixed booking numbers, though there is…
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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…