Morocco aims to add 25,000 new hotel rooms through a four billion dollar investment drive before co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The initiative represents one of the largest and fastest hotel capacity expansions in the kingdom’s history. It seeks to increase overall hotel supply by one fifth as the country positions itself as Africa’s…
Hotel operators across U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup register room reservations running below early projections. The American Hotel & Lodging Association notes actual bookings lag forecasts even as FIFA reports strong ticket sales for the tournament. Room block cancellations surfaced in several markets over recent weeks. Association president and CEO Rosanna…
The ongoing Iran conflict has triggered sharp rises in tourist cancellations and slowed new bookings for early summer travel to Cyprus. Short-term rental cancellation rates climbed from around 15 percent before the escalation to peaks of 100 percent in the immediate aftermath of strikes, including a drone incident near a British base on the island….
The US State Department designates Iran as a Level 4 Do Not Travel destination due to high risks of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of US citizens, and wrongful detention. The advisory lists 19 countries at this highest warning level, including Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Haiti, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar,…
Several U.S. airports operating under the Screening Partnership Program continue to process passengers with average security wait times under 10 minutes despite the ongoing partial government shutdown that has strained TSA staffing at federal checkpoints. These airports rely on private contracted screeners rather than direct TSA employees, shielding them from widespread callouts tied to unpaid…
United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA reached a tentative agreement covering its 30,000 flight attendants. The deal delivers the first pay raises in roughly six years, with immediate increases upon ratification by union members. Top wage rates climb to $100 per hour by the end of the contract term, positioning United flight attendants…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Level 1 travel health notice warning spring break travelers of rising dengue fever cases across more than 15 destinations. Countries on the alert include popular spots such as the Maldives. Dengue spreads through mosquito bites and can cause severe illness in one in 20 infected individuals,…
The U.S. Department of State will expand online presence review for visa applicants effective March 30, 2026. The change adds several nonimmigrant visa classifications to those already subject to social media and public online checks. Applicants must set relevant accounts to public or open access during the vetting process. Newly included categories encompass A-3, C-3…
The U.S. State Department issued several elevated travel advisories for destinations across the Middle East in March 2026. Countries including Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Cyprus, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Azerbaijan now carry Level 3 warnings that urge travelers to reconsider plans due to the threat of armed conflict. Iran, Iraq,…
MGM Resorts International introduced a new vacation bundle that combines hotel stays, resort fees, dining, entertainment, and parking into one upfront price at two Las Vegas Strip properties. The package targets spring and summer travelers seeking predictable costs without separate charges for common add-ons. Bookings opened March 25, 2026, for stays beginning April 6, 2026,…