HAWAII’S GREEN TAX: A PIONEERING STEP TOWARD SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Justin N. Froyd -
Hawaii is poised to be the first state in the U.S. to enact a green tax specifically on tourism. Starting in 2026, stays at hotels, vacation rentals, and even cruises will have a bit extra tacked on. ...

RYANAIR CHANGES CABIN BAGGAGE SIZE FOR EUROPEAN FLIGHTS

Theodore Slate -
Ryanair, a leading European budget carrier, has rolled out some key changes concerning what you can bring onboard, starting in September. They've bumped up the size of the free "personal bag" you're a ...

ANTALYA’S TOURISM NUMBERS FAILED TO BREAK LAST YEAR'S RECORD

Antalya, a top spot on Turkey's coast, saw about 11.7 million tourists in the first 8 months of 2025. The data comes from the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism covering both Antalya Airpor ...

UK TOURISM CAME CLOSE TO PRE-COVID LEVELS

Theodore Slate -
In 2024, the United Kingdom pretty much cemented its status as a top global spot for tourists, drawing in roughly 42.6 million international visitors, according to the International Passenger Survey ( ...

ANGKOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK SEES SURGE IN CHINESE TOURISTS

Theodore Slate -
Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, Cambodia, a celebrated UNESCO site, has further cemented its status as a key draw for Southeast Asian tourism, noting a notable 14.5% climb in Chinese tourists ...