U.S. Tourism Slumps as High Costs Drive Away International Travelers

New York, Nevada, California, and Other States Feel the Pinch as Global Visitors Look Elsewhere June 4, 2025 — A growing list of U.S. states — including New York, Nevada, California, Florida, and Michigan — are experiencing a sharp decline in tourism as international arrivals dwindle and inflation continues to erode the appeal of the […]

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Europe Braces for Summer Travel Chaos as Coordinated Strikes to Sweep Continent

LONDON, June 4, 2025 — With the peak summer travel season approaching, a wave of coordinated industrial action across Europe threatens to upend holiday plans for millions of travelers. Strikes involving transport workers in France, Italy, the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain are poised to cause widespread disruptions across airlines, railways, ferry services, and […]

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Trade Barriers and Aircraft Delays Threaten Global Aviation Growth Despite Record Passenger Demand

Monday, June 2, 2025 – The global aviation industry is facing mounting challenges as growing trade barriers and persistent aircraft delivery delays threaten expansion plans, despite record-breaking passenger numbers. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that restrictive trade policies and supply chain issues could hinder the sector’s ability to sustain growth and meet […]

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Severe Storm Halts All Flights at Dallas Fort Worth, Triggering Nationwide Travel Chaos

May 29, 2025 — Dallas, TX — One of the busiest airports in the world ground to a complete halt early Wednesday morning as a powerful thunderstorm system swept through North Texas, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose an emergency ground stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The disruption is rippling […]

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Global Tourism Soars in Early 2025, Driven by Strong Demand in Europe, Asia, and South America

May 29, 2025 — International tourism has made a robust start in 2025, with global tourist arrivals increasing by 5% in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, according to the latest World Tourism Barometer released by UN Tourism. The sector saw over 300 million international travelers between January and March 2025, […]

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FlixTrain Announces €2.4 Billion Investment in 65 New High-Speed Trains

Munich, Germany — May 29, 2025 — FlixTrain, Germany’s leading open-access rail operator, has unveiled plans to invest up to €2.4 billion in a new fleet of 65 high-speed trains, marking its most significant expansion to date. The order includes 30 confirmed units valued at €1.06 billion, with the remaining 35 units subject to future […]

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EASA publishes new recommendations on managing risks of lithium batteries

COLOGNE, May 28, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a new Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) highlighting the risks to safe air travel which can posed by lithium batteries. The SIB was issued in response to an increased number of safety events involving lithium batteries carried by passengers on board commercial passenger […]

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Saudi Arabia to Permit Alcohol in 600 Tourist Zones by 2026 Under Vision 2030 Reforms

Controlled Rollout in Line with Cultural Values and Tourism Goals Saudi Arabia will allow alcohol consumption in 600 designated tourist zones by 2026, in a tightly controlled policy shift aligned with Vision 2030 — the Kingdom’s national strategy to diversify its economy and boost tourism. The initiative, confirmed by sources aligned with the Saudi Ministry […]

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EASA launches drone economy dashboard in fourth release of Innovative Air Mobility Hub

COLOGNE, May 23, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the fourth release of its digital space for the exchange of information on drones and electric aircraft, the Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) Hub. The new release focuses on updated EU statistics, EASA Member States (MSs) population density and land use data, […]

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Austria Confirms €19.7 Billion Infrastructure Spend for 2025–2030

Vienna, Austria – May 2025 — The Austrian Federal Government has confirmed a significant investment in the country’s rail infrastructure, allocating €19.7 billion to Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) for the period between 2025 and 2030. The funding package, announced this week, underscores Austria’s continued commitment to sustainable transportation, regional connectivity, and modernized public transport systems. […]

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