Tourist access to Machu Picchu has been disrupted again as a long-running dispute between bus operators sparks protests, blockades, and emergency evacuations in Aguas Calientes.
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.
Azerbaijan will open a permanent tourism office in China in 2026, aiming to deepen market engagement, expand cultural exchange, and significantly grow Chinese visitor arrivals.
A record-breaking 81.8 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving, even as the country recovers from a prolonged shutdown that disrupted flights and fueled last-minute itinerary changes.
The FAA is easing flight restrictions after the record US shutdown, reducing mandatory cuts and signaling the first steps toward stabilizing the nation’s strained aviation system.
The GCC has approved the first phase of a one-stop travel system, beginning with a UAE–Bahrain airport trial designed to simplify travel procedures for Gulf citizens.
TSA officers are receiving a $10,000 bonus for working through the 43-day U.S. government shutdown, recognizing their service during the historic disruption.
The longest government shutdown in US history has officially ended, yet travelers continue to face flight disruptions and planning challenges as the holiday travel season kicks into gear.
Amid the US government shutdown, flight disruptions are pushing millions of Americans to switch to trains, buses, and car rentals ahead of Thanksgiving.
Nearly 500 travel organizations have urged Congress to reopen the government before the Thanksgiving rush, warning of massive delays, cancellations, and severe economic losses if the shutdown continues.
ASTA has opened voting for its first-ever Globes Awards, set to honor outstanding travel advisors and industry leaders at a Chicago ceremony in January 2026.
Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism has launched a coordinated recovery plan to fully restore tourism operations by December 15 following Hurricane Melissa’s impact.
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm of 2025, has caused widespread destruction across Jamaica and Cuba, grounding flights, shutting ports, and displacing hundreds of thousands.
Japan is set to raise visa charges, departure levies and tax-free shopping rules in 2026 as travel demand surges and authorities shift toward sustainable tourism.
Following the ceasefire agreement and ongoing recovery efforts, Israel’s tourism industry is experiencing a powerful resurgence, welcoming visitors back to its historic cities and sacred landmarks.