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UNWTO at FITUR 2024: Investments, Sustainable Tourism and Collaboration

UNWTO will return to FITUR 2024 (Madrid, 23-26 January). With Ecuador as the official partner country, the leading travel and tourism trade fair will once again serve as a top platform for global tourism innovation and collaboration.

Source : www.unwto.org Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:55

International Tourism to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024

Following a strong 2023, international tourism is well on track to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024.

Source : www.unwto.org Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:52

UNWTO Becomes “UN Tourism” to Mark A New Era for Global Sector

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) enters a new era today with a new name and brand: UN Tourism.

Source : www.unwto.org Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:50

UN Tourism Opens Calls for Best Tourism Villages 2024

UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2024 edition of its “Best Tourism Villages” initiative.

Source : www.unwto.org Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:48

UN Tourism Celebrates High-Level Support after Productive FITUR 2024

UN Tourism has celebrated the first major tourism event of 2024, FITUR travel trade fair in Madrid, advancing its priorities for the sector for the year ahead.

Source : www.unwto.org Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:46

These 'Wave Season' Cruise Deals Include Discounted Trips, and More

Major cruise lines are offering deals, perks and discounts on 2024 trips and beyond.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:33

Nevada Is Getting a New State Park This Month — With Fossils, Trails, and a Life-size Mammoth Sculpture

Meet Nevada's newest park, Ice Age Fossils State Park, set to open on January 20, 2024. Here's what visitors need to know.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:31

These 6 Passports Are the Most Powerful in 2024

According to the newest Henley Passport Index, six countries around the world have tied for first place for the most powerful passport.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:28

Qatar Airways' Latest Sale Has $350 Off Flights Around the World

Qatar Airways' latest sale has discounts of up to $350 off the price of a ticket to Dubai, Bangkok, and more.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:26

Kind Passenger Knits Beanie for Baby Sitting Next to Her In Viral Video

Yes, flying can still be a kind space. Watch this woman quickly knit an adorable beanie for an equally adorable baby.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:25

Iceland's Blue Lagoon Fully Reopens for the First Time Since November

The Blue Lagoon has once again re-opened to visitors in south Iceland following the volcano eruption that caused weeks of closures.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:24

Delays Expected at This Major U.S. Airport Until July

San Francisco International Airport has advised passengers to expect delays over the next several months as a planned runway closure goes into effect.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:22

Hundreds of Flights Canceled As Winter Storm Slams Midwest

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled or delayed due to extreme winter weather throughout the midwest and northeast.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:21

These Are the Most Turbulent Flight Routes in the U.S.

A new report from Turbli calculates the turbulence levels by assigning each route an "eddy dissipation rate," which is scientific for the level of turbulence intensity.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:19

Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club Debuts at NYC's LaGuardia Airport

The newest addition to New York City’s LaGuardia Airport is Chase Sapphire Lounge by the Club in Terminal B.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:17

Thousands of Flights Canceled As Winter Weather Sweeps U.S.

Snowy and frigid weather swept the country from Texas and the Midwest to the Northeast, canceling and delaying thousands of flights.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:16

Southwest Has Flights to Las Vegas, Miami, and More Starting at Just $39

Southwest Airlines wants to help travelers get away this winter by offering a nationwide sale that has one-way flights starting at just $39.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:12

FAA to Ground Boeing 737-9 Max Planes Amid 'Extensive' Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will keep the beleaguered Boeing 737-9 Max planes grounded until it approves the aircraft manufacturer’s inspection and maintenance process.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:11

Why the JetBlue/Spirit Merger Block Is Good News for Fliers

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a much-anticipated merger between JetBlue and Spirit Airlines, but that may be good news for travelers.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:10

Lucky Traveler Just Won $1M on Las Vegas Airport Slot Machine

A lucky traveler hit the jackpot at the airport in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:08

Venice Starts Selling Tickets for Day Visitors — How to Book

Venice has started selling tickets online for day visitors to access the canal city in a long-planned effort to charge day travelers and limit tourism.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:07

Your Marriott Status Could Soon Score You Major Perks These Famed Las Vegas Hotels

Marriott International and MGM Resorts released more details about their upcoming partnership.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:05

Arnold Schwarzenegger Was Just Detained at Munich Airport

Arnold Schwarzenegger was temporarily detained at an airport in Germany after he failed to declare a pricey watch, caught in a little-talked-about travel snag.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:04

Score $50 Off Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass Right Now

Amtrak is helping travelers criss-cross the country for less by offering $50 off the purchase of a USA Rail Pass.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:03

These U.S. Airlines Have the Most and Least Legroom

A recent study analyzed the amount of available legroom on varying airlines’ most popular routes, and ranked them in order of most legroom to least legroom.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:01

1 Hotels Is Offering 40% Off Stays, Food and Beverage Credit, and More for a Limited Time

1 Hotels' "Winter Solstice" sale is offering discounted stays and food and beverage credit.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:39:00

Score a Discounted Flight to London, Paris, Milan, and More

British Airways is making a European vacation easier — and cheaper — with a sale offering flights from the United States starting at under $500.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:59

American Airlines’ New Amenity Box Gets Mixed Reviews Online

American Airlines sparked controversy this week when the carrier swapped its high-end brand amenity kit for a boxed kit.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:58

Japan's Official 2024 Cherry Blossom Forecast Is Here

The Japan Meteorological Corporation announced the date they expect the nation's famed cherry blossoms to return, and it's sooner than expected.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:56

It Just Got More Expensive to Stay at These Las Vegas Hotels

MGM Resorts recently increased resort fees at many of their properties

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:55

Air France Is Launching Flights From Paris to Phoenix for the First Time

Air France is saying bonjour to Phoenix by making the Arizona city its newest gateway city in the United States.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:50

Alaska, United CEOs on Future Moves With Boeing

CEOs of both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have expressed frustrations with Boeing weeks after a mid-air blowout forced the airline to ground dozens of its planes.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:47

What to Know About the Proposed Tourist Fee in Hawaii

Hawaii’s governor proposed charging travelers checking into hotels or short term rentals a fee when they visit, becoming the latest destination to tax tourists.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:46

Brightline West Is Officially in the Works

High-speed rail company Brightline is starting its field investigation work in southern California to prepare for a rail corridor connecting the state with Las Vegas.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:43

Frontier's Latest Sale Has $19 Flights to Dozens of Its New Destinations

Frontier Airlines recently announced the expansion of new routes to 38 different airports across the country.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:42

The Boeing 737 Max 9 Plane May Return to Service As Soon As Tomorrow

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has laid out a path for the beleaguered Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft to return to service as soon as Friday after a mid-air blowout grounded the planes.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:41

United Launches Route to Athens From This U.S. Airport

United Airlines will launch daily service between Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport and Athens starting on May 23.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:38

This Southwest Vacations Sale Will Score You $200 Off 2024 Trips

Southwest Vacations recently announced a semi-annual sale with discounts as much as $200 off vacation packages purchased directly with the company.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-29 07:38:37

What to Know About Tonight's Quadrantid Meteor Shower

The Quadrantid Meteor Shower will peak between midnight and dawn in the Northern Hemisphere.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-12 14:32:30

JetBlue’s Winter Sale Has Major Savings on Airfare

JetBlue is welcoming 2024 with a winter sale that has majorly discounted airfare across the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-12 14:32:28

Amtrak Is Running a BOGO Sale for Travel Throughout New York State

Amtrak's BOGO sale is valid for travel throughout New York State and is running until Feb. 28.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-12 14:32:26

These Are the Safest Airlines in the World for 2024

AirlineRatings.com's annual ranking has been released with one carrier returning to the top spot.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-12 14:32:25

Delta Has Flights Starting at Just 7,000 SkyMiles Right Now

Delta's latest list of SkyMiles deals has flights across the U.S. for as low as

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-12 14:32:24

Disney+ Subscribers Can Now Eat for Free at Walt Disney World — Here's How

Disney+ subscribers can now get a free Disney Dining Plan when visiting Disney World.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-12 14:32:22

Alaska Airlines' Latest Sale Has Flights for As Low As $39

Alaska Airlines is kicking off the new year with discounts on airfare for nearly its whole network.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-12 14:32:21

Newark Airport Has a New Sensory Room for Neurodiverse Travelers

A new pre-security sensory room at a New Jersey airport is aiming to make it easier for neurodiverse travelers, providing them with a space to wait for their flight as well as an easier way to get through security screening

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-12 14:32:20

Now Is the Best Time to Book 2024 Travel, According to Hopper

Hopper data shows that January will be the cheapest time to purchase a flight for this year.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-12 14:32:19

Airlines Issue Travel Alerts Ahead of Predicted Winter Storm in the Northeast

Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines each issued travel alerts of this weekend's predicted winter storm.

Source : www.travelandleisure.com Updated: 2024-01-12 14:32:18