Tourism
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US Opens Nation’s First Remote Airport Terminal in June
Travelers wishing to avoid long security lines at Boston’s Logan International Airport in Massachusetts have a new option for TSA screening. On June 1st, Massport is set to officially open the Logan Airport Remote Terminal. This terminal, located at 19 Flutie Pass on Route 9 in Framingham, Massachusetts, will be a first-in-the-nation facility that moves…
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US Airline Passengers Fear Delays and Cancellations Becoming the New Normal
If you’re worried about US flight delays and cancellations interrupting your trips and vacations, then you’re not alone. A recent survey was conducted by Hopper Technology Solutions (HTS) with over 1,000 U.S. travelers planning to fly in the next 12 months. The survey has found that nearly 89% of them are concerned about either delays…
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Nashville, Tennessee Set to Host the 2030 Super Bowl LXIV
In the May 19th NFL Spring League Meeting in Orlando, it was officially announced that the 2030 Super Bowl LXIV will be played in Nashville, Tennessee. This will be the very first time that Tennessee has ever hosted the Super Bowl, becoming the 21st city in history to ever host one. “Hosting the Super Bowl…
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“Turbulence Tests” Have Become a Romantic Travel Trend
Would you go on vacation with someone you just met? A recent Booking.com survey discovered that nearly 37% of people are willing to go on multi-day vacations with potential partners to test their compatibility, with an additional 32% saying that they are open to the idea. These vacations have been dubbed “turbulence tests” by the…
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New Zealand Tourist Fined After Diving into Rome’s Trevi Fountain
A tourist visiting Trevi Fountain is drawing backlash after a viral TikTok video showed him diving into the iconic landmark while crowds watched on in disbelief. According to a report from The Telegraph, the man was identified as a 30-year-old tourist from New Zealand. A video on TikTok, which has been viewed more than 12.2…
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U.S. Travel Spending Expected to Top $1.4 Trillion as Industry Growth Continues
Domestic travel is expected to keep the U.S. tourism industry on a stable footing through 2030, even as inflation and global uncertainty continue to weigh on the broader economy. New projections are showing that travel spending growth is remaining modest but will be positive through 2028, with stronger gains anticipated later in the decade. According…
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Hiker Finds Ancient Gold Sword in Norway in Scene Straight Out of Excalibur
A man on a hike in Austrått, Norway, accidentally made a discovery straight out of a King Arthur legend. The Norwegian hiker, who has preferred to remain anonymous, said he noticed a tree felled by a recent storm, and began skimming and probing the ground around the fallen tree. “I like to explore and get…
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Record-Breaking Memorial Day Weekend Travel Expected
If you’re planning on driving somewhere this Memorial Day weekend, you might want to reconsider your travel plans. Even with climbing gas prices all across the country, the American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that nearly 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles away from home between May 21st and May 25th. If this…
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Ancient Roman Burials Found Under Popular Tourist Town
A new discovery in an Adriatic city gives us a new perspective on what life in ancient Rome might’ve looked like. Archaeologists have just uncovered ancient Roman graves in Croatia, a popular tourist destination on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The city of Zadar in Croatia is already well-known for its Roman ruins, but…
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Deadly Great White Shark Attack Near Island Resort in Western Australia
A 38-year-old man has died after a suspected great white shark attack near the popular tourist destination of Rottnest Island in Western Australia, according to local officials. The attack happened around 9:55 a.m. Saturday, May 16, near Horseshoe Reef, a well-known area off the island’s Northwest coast. In a statement, St. John WA Ambulance said…