Cuba Halts Airline Refueling as Energy Crisis Deepens
Cuba has suspended jet fuel refueling at nine airports, disrupting long-haul routes and adding new strain to a tourism sector already hit by an escalating energy crisis.
Association of Destination Wedding Professionals (IADWP)
The Association of Destination Wedding Professionals (IADWP) is an international organization that supports professionals specializing in destination weddings. It provides education, certification, and industry standards for planners, venues, and service providers. Travelers planning a destination wedding may encounter IADWP-certified professionals when organizing their event abroad.
IHG Brings Vignette Collection to India as Luxury Demand Accelerates
IHG Hotels and Resorts is introducing its Vignette Collection brand to India, signaling growing confidence in the country’s luxury travel market and evolving guest expectations.
Four Seasons Opens Its Third Colombia Property With Historic Cartagena Debut
Four Seasons is set to open a landmark hotel in Cartagena, Colombia, transforming centuries-old historic buildings into a luxury hospitality destination in the heart of Getsemaní.
Trump, International Travel and the Politics Reshaping Global Tourism
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 4 mins read
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is reshaping international travel patterns, with political rhetoric, security concerns and foreign policy tensions influencing where – and whether – travelers choose to go.
Sofitel Unveils Global Repositioning, Embracing French Heritage With ‘French Zest’
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Sofitel is returning to its French roots with a refreshed global brand vision centered on ‘French Zest,’ bringing new rituals, design collaborations, and elevated guest experiences to properties worldwide.
Taylor Swift’s Ocean House Wedding Plans Put Luxury Travel Spotlight on Rhode Island
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Taylor Swift’s reported wedding plans at Rhode Island’s Ocean House are poised to boost luxury tourism, elevate Watch Hill’s global profile, and spark renewed travel interest along New England’s coast.
Why Young Travelers Are Choosing Destinations Based on Events
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
A growing number of young adults are planning trips around concerts, sports games and festivals. New data from Arival shows event-driven travel shaping how millennials and Gen Z choose their destinations.
VISIT USA Act Aims to Restore Brand USA Funding Ahead of Major Global Events
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
A new bipartisan bill seeks to restore critical funding to Brand USA, ensuring the United States can fully capitalize on upcoming major global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup, America 250, and the 2028 Olympics.
Marriott Opens First Dual-Branded AC and Element Hotel in Symphony Park Las Vegas
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 4 mins read
Marriott has opened its first dual-branded AC Hotel and Element by Westin in Las Vegas’s Symphony Park, a non-gaming property offering design-forward stays, extensive event space, and cultural access.
Venice Collects €5 Million in Day-Tripper Fees in 2025 – But Did It Ease Overtourism?
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Overtourism remains a challenge in Venice as the city’s expanded day-tripper fee raised over €5 million in 2025, sparking debate over whether it truly curbed crowds or just generated revenue.