West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou: UNESCO Facts
UNESCO facts about Hangzhou’s West Lake Cultural Landscape, its World Heritage listing and the features the designation covers.
Jetstar Will Charge A$25 to A$52 for Overhead Carry-On Bags From February 2027
Jetstar will end its free overhead carry-on allowance from 2 February 2027, charging A$25 to A$52 for Priority Carry-on while keeping one free underseat bag on the cheapest fares.
Southwest Business Priority Launches 2027: Preferred Reaccommodation, Priority Boarding
Southwest Airlines announced on August 3, 2026, that it would introduce a new product called “Business Priority” designed specifically for corporate and business travelers.
Southwest Airlines Boards 5 Minutes Earlier August 1—How Baggage Fees Changed Everything
Southwest Airlines implemented an operational change on August 1, 2026, that will affect millions of passengers: the airline moved up boarding times by five
Mount Teide Eco-Tax 2026: 4M Visitors Face €28 Fee While Solar Cable Car Saves 618 Tonnes CO2
Mount Teide National Park, Spain’s most visited natural site welcoming over 4 million annual visitors, introduces eco-taxes for non-residents starting 2026. The Tenerife Cabildo confirmed the conservation levy follows mounting overtourism pressures
Tejal Somvanshi
Copenhagen Expands CopenPay to 90 Free Attractions After 75K Tourists Triggered 29% Bike Rental Spike
Copenhagen is taking a fresh approach to encourage environmentally conscious tourism. The city’s CopenPay program, which gives visitors free activities for making green choices, is coming back bigger this summer after its
Sonali Tiwary
Airbnb Adds 10 On-Demand Services and Relaunches Experiences With Celebrities Across 650 Global Cities
In a clear move to compete with hotels and capture more of the travel market, Airbnb has unveiled what it calls the “2025 Summer Release.” The company is expanding beyond its core
Sunita Somvanshi
Memorial Day 2024 Travel Hits 45.1 Million as Gas Prices Fall and Cruise Surge Adds 8.5% More Travelers
A historic 45.1 million Americans will pack their bags for Memorial Day weekend this year, setting a new travel record for the holiday. The previous record of 44 million travelers was set
SEA LIFE Florida Opens With 3,000+ Marine Animals in World’s First Theme Park Under Sea Design
SEA LIFE Florida at LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven marked a significant milestone in marine education and conservation with its announcement to open for Annual Passholders on May 23, 2025, followed
India Suspends Travel to Turkey-Azerbaijan as $10.4B Trade Partnership Faces Threat
The recent escalation between India and Pakistan has sent ripples through India’s trade relationships with Turkey and Azerbaijan. With bilateral trade worth over $12 billion collectively, these partnerships face scrutiny after both
CDC Issues Fiji Dengue Alert: 800+ Weekly Cases Spike Triples Normal Rate, Travelers Warned to Take Precautions
Fiji now faces a serious dengue fever outbreak. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has placed the popular island destination under a Level 1 travel notice. This lowest-level advisory tells
Bali Blackout Affects 940,000 Customers as Island Records 25.4% Tourism Growth in Q1 2025
When Bali lost power at 4 p.m. on May 2, 2025, approximately 940,000 customers experienced an outage as reported by ANTARA News. The blackout occurred when a fault on a 150 kV
Tulip Time 2025: Holland’s 10-Day Festival to Feature 6 Million Tulips, World Award, and 90th Dance Anniversary
The 96th Tulip Time Festival runs May 2–11, 2025 in Holland, Michigan. This 10-day celebration showcases millions of tulips while offering cultural experiences, and educational opportunities for visitors of all ages .
NZ Passport Fees Climbing May 2 for Access to 185+ Countries
New Zealand travelers will pay more for their passports starting May 2, 2025. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has announced price increases for both adult and child passports. The New Prices