TOURISTS TO PAY MORE FOR HAWAII TOURISM EXPERIENCE

Andrew J. Wein -
Hawaii looks set to enact something pretty big: boosting taxes on hotels and rentals to pay for dealing with climate change and keeping the islands beautiful. Starting January 1, 2026, this tax bump i ...

DUBLIN IN BLOOM: SPRINGTIME WALKING TOURS YOU CAN’T MISS

Bill Alen -
As winter’s chill fades and the first warm breezes sweep through the streets, Dublin transforms into a vibrant canvas of color and life. Spring is perhaps the most magical season to experience the Iri ...

FRENCH AND SPANISH HOTELIERS UNITE AGAINST BOOKING.COM

Tomas Haupt -
Two law firms—Eskariam in Spain and Geradin Partners in Paris—are teaming up with hoteliers in France and Spain over what they call "excessive commissions" from Booking.com. ...

CONGRESS TOURISM IN VIENNA HIT RECORD HIGH IN 2024

Justin N. Froyd -
Vienna’s congress tourism scene really kicked into high gear in 2024. The city played host to 6,619 different congresses and corporate get-togethers, which—if you trust the Vienna Tourist Board—brough ...

LOST LUGGAGE: THE RISKIEST AND SAFEST AIRPORTS IN 2025

Vanderlei J. Pollack -
Lost luggage can quickly flip a dream vacation on its head. Travelers everywhere face this growing hassle, and it’s not simply a rare mishap anymore. Airadvisor—a pro when it comes to air passenger ri ...