09.06.2026 13:15
U.S. Hotel Forecast Upgrade Shows Summer Travel Demand Is Outrunning Cost Concerns
CoStar and Tourism Economics upgraded their 2026 U.S. hotel outlook as domestic demand, business travel and major events keep lodging demand firm despite higher travel costs.
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Domestic Airfares Are Up for July Fourth, but Some International Trips Look Cheaper
Fresh airfare data shows U.S. domestic roundtrips are more expensive for July Fourth 2026 while some international fares are slightly lower. Here is what it means for travelers.
Read more09.06.2026 11:17
Amsterdam’s 20% Tourist Tax Plan Raises the Cost of a Popular Europe Trip for U.S. Travelers
Amsterdam’s new coalition wants to raise the tourist tax to 20% and close the city cruise terminal, a planning issue for U.S. Europe trips and cruises.
Read more09.06.2026 09:15
Southwest and Singapore Airlines Add One-Ticket Connections Across the U.S.
Southwest Airlines and Singapore Airlines have launched an interline partnership linking Singapore flights with Southwest’s U.S. network through LAX, SFO and Seattle.
Read more09.06.2026 08:14
New $750 Visitor Visa Interview Fee Could Reshape Last-Minute U.S. Travel
The State Department is testing a $750 expedited B-1/B-2 visitor visa interview fee from July through December 2026, a change with implications for U.S. inbound travel, World Cup...
Read more09.06.2026 07:19
Rising Costs Are Changing How Americans Book Summer Travel, Not Stopping It
Fresh travel surveys show Americans are still taking summer trips in 2026, but rising prices are pushing earlier booking, shorter trips and more domestic travel.
Read more09.06.2026 06:15
World Cup Visa Bond Waiver Eases One Entry Cost, but U.S. Host Cities Still Face Travel Pressure
The U.S. visa bond waiver for eligible FIFA World Cup travelers reduces one entry hurdle, but host cities still face airport, hotel and ground-transport pressure.
Read more09.06.2026 05:15
Hospitality Hiring Jump Shows U.S. Travel Is Staffing Up for a High-Pressure Summer
Fresh BLS data shows leisure and hospitality led U.S. job growth in May 2026, a sign that restaurants, hotels and travel services are staffing up for summer and...
Read more09.06.2026 04:24
Hawaii Visitor Spending Rises Even as Arrivals Slip, Raising Summer Cost Questions
Hawaii's April 2026 visitor data shows fewer arrivals but higher spending, with important signals for U.S. travelers planning summer trips to Honolulu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.
Read more09.06.2026 03:18
DFW and American Open Nine Terminal C Gates Ahead of Peak Summer Travel
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines opened nine new Terminal C gates on June 8, adding capacity and new boarding technology at American’s largest hub.
Read more09.06.2026 02:17
Middle East Security Alert Adds New Planning Risk for U.S. Travelers
A new U.S. security alert for the Middle East is a reminder for American travelers to check advisories, flight status and backup plans before summer trips or regional...
Read more09.06.2026 01:18
Cyprus Returns to Level 1 U.S. Travel Advisory as Summer Mediterranean Trips Build
The U.S. State Department has lowered Cyprus to Level 1, giving American travelers a more favorable safety signal after earlier conflict-related flight disruption concerns.
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