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Destinations
U.S. Issues Shelter-in-Place Warnings for Popular Tourist Destinations in Mexico After Major Cartel Leader Is Killed
The United States Department of State has issued shelter-in-place warnings for Americans at several popular tourist destinations in Mexico.
The official alert was issued on Sunday, Feb. 22, for the Mexican state of Jalisco — which includes popular tourist spots such as Puerto Vallarta, Chapala and Guadalajara — as well as the states of Tamaulipas, Michoacan, Guerrero and Nuevo Leon.…
— People Magazine
Greece Just Broke All Tourism Records, Here’s Why It’s The Hottest Destination You Can’t Miss
Greece’s tourism reached record levels in 2025, with over 35 million visitors and €22 billion in receipts. The booming industry showcases the country’s strong global…
— Travel and Tour World
Tours and Activities
Indigenous Women Leading Australia’s Cultural Tourism Transformation
Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Discover Aboriginal Experiences celebrates the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who lead, teach and nurture culture across Australia – guiding visitors not only through landscapes, but through knowledge systems sustained for more than 65,000…
— Breaking Travel News
Global Sports Tourism Market Set to Reach $1,212 Billion by 2032 with Rising Popularity of Experiential Travel and Mega Sporting Events
The global sports tourism market is set to reach $1,212 billion by 2032, driven by the popularity of mega sporting events, active…
— Travel And Tour World
Cruise
The Most Anticipated New Cruise Ships of 2026
It’s a thrilling year for cruise ship launches as major luxury hotel brands Four Seasons and Orient Express prepare to make their seafaring debut, among other exciting new…
— AFAR
AmaWaterways Launches Booking Incentives for Solos and Groups
AmaWaterways has presented incentives on select 2027 departures, valid for new bookings made before March 31, 2026. The promos apply to single and group travel and are meant to support travel advisors in capturing what the company says is strong demand across both segments, the company said in a…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
Australia’s first high-speed bullet train has officially been given the green light
A $230 million funding boost from the Australian Government has put a Sydney to Newcastle bullet train one step closer to…
— TImeOut Australia
DHS to suspend TSA PreCheck, Global Entry programs amid shutdown
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it intended to pause two of its programs meant to expedite the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) airport screening process starting Sunday as a shutdown of the agency stretches into a second week, according to the…
— The Hill
Lodging
These 7 Hong Kong hotels are among the best in the world, according to Forbes
Forbes Travel Guide has released its 2026 Star Awards, and Hong Kong is still very much in the game. Out of the 13 hotels rated in our city, seven have earned the highest five-star rating, awarded through an anonymous, objective inspection process that evaluates consistent exceptional service, amenities, and the overall guest…
— TimeOut Hong Kong
A new Dolly Parton hotel, new Delta flights: Travel news you missed
New airline routes, Dolly Parton hotel and theme park updates, and more travel…
— AOL
Other and Odd
Historic blizzard slams US north-east as NYC bans all travel
The nor'easter storm already has left tens of thousands without power and led to thousands of cancelled…
— BBC
British Couple On Worldwide Motorcycle Trip Sentenced to 10 Years in Iran for ‘Espionage’
A British couple on a journey to ride from Spain to Australia were recently sentenced to ten years in prison in…
— Travel Awaits
Today in History
The Battle of Los Angeles
On February 23, 1942, only months after the United States entered World War II as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a Japanese submarine fired on an oil refinery in Santa Barbara. Only minimal damage was inflicted, but concern over a possible invasion of the West Coast ran high. On February 24, 1942 reports of Japanese airplanes over Los Angeles began to come into military commands. Air raid sirens began to wail and a blackout was ordered. Late that evening, the military began to fire anti-aircraft missiles at "unidentified aircraft". The shelling continued into the next day and a total of 1,400 shells were fired into the air. Three civilians were killed and some property damage occurred. Within hours of the end of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Opulence By OutsideAgents.com Hosts First 2026 City Event
Jacksonville, FL, February 19, 2026 – OutsideAgents.com, America’s premier host agency, recently hosted its first 2026 Opulence By OutsideAgents.com City Event at the Conrad Hotel in Orlando, FL. The Opulence By OutsideAgents.com city events serve as a distinguished gathering of Opulence By OutsideAgents.com member agents and preferred luxury vendor representatives for a two-day event. The city events also include a reception the night before providing additional networking opportunities between the agents and preferred…
— Travel Research Online
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