Wayne Hall is a travel journalist for The Traveler, specializing in travel news, aviation updates, and destination impacts.
Jet2’s biggest ever Greece programme for Summer 2026 brings 30,000 extra seats, new routes and longer seasons, giving UK travellers more regional departures and quieter shoulder-season escapes across 15 Greek airports.
From 30 January 2026, Singapore’s new No Boarding Directive will let airlines block Indian passengers before departure if passports, visas or SG Arrival Cards fail strict advance checks.
Wildfire smoke is rapidly redrawing the global travel map, forcing tourists, airlines and destinations from Canada to Australia to rethink peak seasons, safety planning and where climate smart travelers go next.
Jamaica’s tourism heartlands are rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa, with strict safety standards and resilient infrastructure as travel agents steer responsible visitors back to support long-term community recovery.
US travelers face a stricter “no permission, no travel” reality as the UK’s ETA, tougher US ESTA checks and new e visas across Brazil, Canada and Mexico reshape 2025–2026 trip planning.
Severe winter storms are hitting northern Morocco with red and orange alerts, bringing dangerous rain, mountain snow, and travel disruption from February 2 to 4, 2026, especially around Chefchaouen and Tangier.
Discover New Zealand’s Hokitika Wildfoods Festival, a remote March celebration where daring local ingredients, serious cooking and community spirit create one of the world’s most underrated culinary pilgrimages.
American Airlines faces fierce union backlash after Winter Storm Fern, with flight attendants alleging broken hotel guarantees, unpaid out‑of‑pocket stays and fatigue risks that could affect future operations and traveler confidence.
Uruguay’s choice of Playa del Carmen as its 2026 World Cup base camp boosts Riviera Maya sports tourism, blending elite Mayakoba facilities with easy Miami and Guadalajara access for traveling fans.
Luxury cabin construction is transforming Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains, as investors chase record tourism, high nightly rental rates and mountain-modern amenities from Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge and Wears Valley.
Walt Disney World’s Dinosaur ride roars its last at Animal Kingdom on February 2, 2026, as Disney clears DinoLand U.S.A. for an Indiana Jones overhaul and Tropical Americas expansion.
Riu Palace Swahili, a new adults only five star all inclusive on Zanzibar’s Nungwi Beach, debuts Elite Club villas with private pools and expands RIU’s Indian Ocean luxury footprint.
