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Baja California Sur will raise its Embrace It tourist tax to 488 pesos in 2026, modestly increasing trip costs for foreign visitors while channeling more funds into conservation and local infrastructure.
FITUR 2026 in Madrid closes with 255,000 visitors, a 505 million euro economic boost and record international participation, cementing the fair’s status as a global tourism powerhouse.
TFWA is reinventing duty free and travel retail, turning its Cannes and Singapore events into innovation labs for digital-first concepts, experiential shopping and elevated food and beverage partnerships across the passenger journey.
Asian airports tighten Covid style health checks on India routes after a deadly Nipah outbreak in West Bengal, reviving temperature scans and medical screening that could reshape regional travel in 2026.
Northern Indiana travelers face hazardous roads, travel watches, and life threatening wind chills this morning as a powerful winter storm snarls routes from Lake Michigan’s shoreline to the Ohio state line.
Republic Day tourists in Himachal’s Kullu Manali face gridlock, power cuts and stranded cars as heavy snowfall shuts hundreds of roads and officials issue urgent travel warnings before another storm hits.
Stack rewards this week with Office Depot and OfficeMax’s $15 off $300 Visa gift card sale, turning activation fees into net savings for points collectors and everyday travelers alike.
Marion County escalates to a formal Travel Watch as a powerful January 2026 winter storm brings whiteout roads, dangerous wind chills and urges residents to stay home unless travel is truly essential.
GetJet Group’s 2026 rebrand unifies its Baltic aviation businesses, adds 200 jobs, expands its Airbus and Boeing fleet, and boosts MRO and training capacity for airlines across Europe and the Middle East.
A massive January 25 winter storm triggered nearly 10,000 U.S. flight cancellations, paralyzing New York, Boston, Washington and Chicago airports and leaving stranded travelers facing multi day delays and network wide fallout.
Navigate 2025–2026 Star Alliance changes with our guide to Aeroplan, MileagePlus and distance based holdouts, revealing which frequent flyer program now delivers the smartest mix of status perks and award value.
Meliá Hotels International and Grupo Puntacana plan Paradisus Miches, a 600 room luxury all inclusive resort that blends eco conscious design with immersive local experiences on the Dominican Republic’s emerging eastern coast.
