Peru will raise the visitor cap for Machu Picchu

Peru will raise the daily number of visitors allowed at Machu Picchu in 2024.  Right now, the current number of visitors allowed to visit the Incan citadel everyday is 3,800.  Starting Jan. 1, Peru will allow up to 4,500 visitors […]

Five wellness trends to keep an eye on in 2024

The Global Wellness Institute recently revealed that consumer spending on wellness continues to grow, with the global wellness economy projected to expand at an annual rate of 8.6%. By 2027, it is expected to reach $8.5 trillion with wellness tourism […]

Five wellness trends to keep an eye on in 2024

The Global Wellness Institute recently revealed that consumer spending on wellness continues to grow, with the global wellness economy projected to expand at an annual rate of 8.6%. By 2027, it is expected to reach $8.5 trillion with wellness tourism […]

Hilton opens its first hotel in Congo

Hilton has partnered with global management company Valor Hospitality Partners for the opening of the Hilton Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This hotel is Valor Hospitality Partners’ first property in Central Africa and Hilton’s first in the […]

House passes another short-term extension for the FAA

The House has passed a bill that would extend the funding and authority of the Federal Aviation Administration through March 8.  The short-term extension passed 376-15 with broad bipartisan support. The Senate must now pass a companion bill to ensure […]

Orlando resort pools give parks a run for their money

Sneaking in one last dip at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, I overheard a father tell his young daughter, whose heart was clearly set on cannonballs, “No honey, this isn’t the pool for that.” I asked if they’d tried the new waterpark […]

At Alaska Media Road Show, talk of a busier offseason

LAS VEGAS — While the summer cruise season remains Alaska’s busiest, off-season travel is on the rise in the 49th State. That was one of the trends that had tour operators and destination officials talking at the 20th Alaska Media […]