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30.05.2026 18:14

MV Hondius Extra Cleaning Turns Rare Cruise Outbreak Into a Planning Lesson

The MV Hondius was ordered into additional cleaning after a deadly Andes virus outbreak, underscoring sanitation, schedule and insurance questions for U.S. expedition cruise travelers.

30.05.2026 17:15

New DOT Data Show Airline Reliability Slipped Before the Summer Travel Rush

DOT’s May 2026 Air Travel Consumer Report shows U.S. airlines’ March on-time performance fell to 73.4%, a warning sign for summer travelers.

30.05.2026 16:16

Southwest’s Long-Haul and Lounge Plans Signal a Bigger Shift for U.S. Flyers

Southwest CEO Bob Jordan says the airline is exploring long-haul international flying, airport lounges and more premium products, adding another layer to its U.S. travel-market reinvention.

30.05.2026 15:14

Carnival Data Breach Puts Cruise Travelers on Alert for Identity and Passport Fraud

Carnival has begun notifying people affected by an April 2026 cybersecurity incident involving personal data, including contact details and government ID numbers.

30.05.2026 14:13

FAA’s $523 Million Airport Grant Round Targets Runways, Terminals and Summer Travel Reliability

The FAA’s fresh $523 million airport infrastructure grant round will fund 332 projects in 43 states, including runway, terminal, taxiway and baggage upgrades at major U.S. travel gateways.

30.05.2026 13:14

FIFA Ticketing Probe Adds New Cost Questions for U.S. World Cup Travelers

New York and New Jersey have subpoenaed FIFA over 2026 World Cup ticketing practices, adding a new planning issue for U.S. travelers booking flights, hotels and transfers.

30.05.2026 12:15

Hantavirus Cruise Outbreak Keeps U.S. Travelers Focused on Health Rules for Expedition Trips

A deadly Andes virus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has prompted monitoring of U.S. passengers and new WHO updates. Here is what it means for...

30.05.2026 11:14

U.S. Inbound Tourism Forecast Shows World Cup Lift May Not Close the Visitor Gap

NTTO expects U.S. international arrivals to rebound in 2026, helped by the World Cup, but remain below 2024 and pre-pandemic peaks.

30.05.2026 10:14

U.S. Inbound Travel Forecast Shows a Slower Recovery Even With the World Cup Ahead

NTTO’s latest forecast points to only modest U.S. inbound travel growth in 2026, even with the FIFA World Cup expected to lift demand.

30.05.2026 09:14

Hotel Rates, Not Occupancy, Are Driving the Latest U.S. Travel Market Gains

Fresh CoStar and STR data show U.S. hotel revenue rose during the week ending May 23, 2026, led by higher room rates, Memorial Day demand and major events...

30.05.2026 08:16

CBP’s AI and Biometric Push Adds a New Layer to U.S. Airport Arrivals Before the World Cup

CBP is expanding AI and biometric traveler-processing technology ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, raising practical questions for U.S. airport arrivals.

30.05.2026 07:14

U.S. Hotels Start Summer With Higher Rates as Memorial Day and Major Events Lift Demand

Fresh CoStar data shows U.S. hotel occupancy, ADR and RevPAR rose around Memorial Day 2026, with Tampa and Las Vegas posting major event-driven gains.