airline news

Australian visitors to the US fell 6.5% in H1 2026 to 438,052 before a 5.6% June surge to 90,870 arrivals, supported by Qantas, American, and Alaska.

As Chinese tourists embrace independent travel, understanding tipping customs, service charges, and digital payments in the US and Thailand is key.

The US federal government defers $1B+ in Medicaid reimbursements to California ($867.5M) and Minnesota ($199M) amid compliance reviews.

State Department issues strict zero-intermediary rules for online passport renewals, warning against unofficial websites charging extra fees.

Explore Munich beyond Oktoberfest through Schwabing, Glockenbachviertel, Haidhausen, the Eisbach Wave, and year-round Bavarian culture.

Wally's opens a $40M, 53,000 sq ft flagship in Whitestown, Indiana, featuring 84 fuel pumps as Indiana hits 81.7M annual visitor trips.

WTE Miami 2026 convenes 70+ countries, 500+ exhibitors, and 7,000 buyers to target the high-spending US outbound travel market.

DFW charter operator Skyway marks 30 years as FMCSA data confirms a Satisfactory rating and 87.3% of US bus firms remain small operators.

Illinois passes legislation creating a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for autistic motorists, storing driving documents and guiding law enforcement stops.

Explore Paris Texas on a 105-mile road trip from Dallas featuring a free 65-foot Eiffel Tower crowned with a red cowboy hat and an 11.5-mile trail system.

Dubrovnik secures a 2026 Wanderlust Travel Award nomination as 4.28M overnight stays and Respect the City rules drive Croatia's tourism model.

Marion County approves 202 residential lots and 20 short-stay townhomes for IronCrest Phase One near Ocala, Florida.