The United States stands to lose about $30 billion in international tourism this year, as the country's political environment and strong dollar continue to deter foreign travelers from visiting. In early 2025, the U.S. Travel Association projected foreign travel spending would rise to $200.8 billion this year. However, noting a "sharp and widespread" drop in…
Nan Palmero was at a rehearsal dinner in Mexico City's trendy Roma Norte neighborhood, ahead of a wedding of two American friends, when he heard a "rumbling" outside. From the restaurant's second story, Palmero described seeing a large group of people moving through the streets, some holding placards, shouting "Gringos leave." He later learned that…
Some travelers may need to pay more to enter parts of Europe come 2026. The price for travel authorization under the European Travel Information and Authorisation System is set to nearly triple, according to an announcement from the European Commission Friday. The system, known as ETIAS, hasn't been implemented yet. The authorization, which was adopted in…
Traveler wait in a long security line at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images The Transportation Security Administration will let many travelers leave their shoes on at U.S. airport checkpoints, ending a roughly 20-year-old rule, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem…
Participants march in the Reclaim Pride Coalition's seventh annual Queer Liberation March in New York, June 29, 2025. Erik McGregor | Lightrocket | Getty Images Canadian citizen Robert Sharp was planning to visit Provincetown, Massachusetts — one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly places in America — for his friend's milestone birthday in July. But against a…
We have two airline industries in America. There are larger carriers, led by the Big Three oligopoly of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. And then we have smaller low-fare carriers, like Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. The Big Three want to charge you the highest fares, so they'd love to…
We’ll concede that one of the most difficult times to remain patient during air travel is in that seemingly interminable stretch between when the plane lands and when you can get up from your seat. Something about being so close to the end of the flight really makes those final minutes drag, especially if you…
The FAA Air Traffic Control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey on May 7, 2025. Kena Betancur | AFP | Getty Images American Airlines chief financial officer said Thursday that some travelers are avoiding Newark Liberty International Airport for other options in the area after a spate…
Inexpensive hotels and swaying palm trees have long attracted travelers to Southeast Asia, but Singapore is doubling down on a different strategy — focusing on increasing tourism receipts instead of traveler arrivals. Officials on Friday outlined a plan to increase tourism revenue in the city-state from a record-breaking $29.8 billion in 2024 to $47 billion-$50…
Kristin Herman said using a "buy now, pay later" service to pay for a last-minute trip to Miami felt like a lifesaver. She said the approval was quick, and there were no upfront costs — but she accidentally skipped a scheduled payment. "One missed reminder turned into fees," she told CNBC Travel. Rane Teo, however,…