ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – More US tourists are heading to Europe this summer than any other destination. According to travel insurance aggregator, Squaremouth.com, travel to European countries is approaching, and in some cases, surpassing levels that haven’t been seen since 2019. Squaremouth analyzed travel data to reveal the current trends …
Read More »Research Shows European Summer Trips Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Travel insurance aggregator Squaremouth.com released new research that shows travel to Europe is beginning to rival 2019 levels. In fact, more U.S. tourists are heading to Europe this summer than any other destination. Before the pandemic, approximately 50 percent of all summer trips insured through Squaremouth were travel to Europe. …
Read More »Quintana Too Among Mexican States To Receive $30 Million Investment
The tourist-friendly state of Quintana Roo will be part of a $30 million investment recently announced for the southeastern region of Mexico. According to U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar, the investment will take place through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In addition to Quintana Roo—comprising destinations such as …
Read More »Budapest revealed as Europe’s best hen do hot spot for 2022
As hen dos today are far more elaborate than they once were, with many using them as the perfect excuse to head away for some sunshine and partying, swimwear retailer Pour Moi has analysed everything needed for a great hen do, including accommodation costs, the number of bars and clubs …
Read More »Florida Tourism Bounces Back in a Big Way
Back in December of 2021, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed committing $50 million in recurring funding for Visit Florida, the state’s main tourism marketing arm, as part of the 2022-23 fiscal year budget. If the early returns are any indication, he might want to think about increasing that. An estimated …
Read More »The Easiest Caribbean Destinations To Visit This Summer
With the vast majority of the world having reopened or confirmed a reopening date for international tourists this spring, summer travelers will have plenty of excellent options. One region that’s sure to be top of mind for vacationers is the Caribbean, where sun-kissed and culture-rich islands and seaside locales are welcoming …
Read More »‘Live Boricua’ Launch Highlights Surging Puerto Rico Arrivals
Puerto Rico emerged from the post-outbreak travel environment as a high-value travel destination, with the numbers to prove it. Through the end of April, passenger arrivals into San Juan’s Luis Marin International Airport are up 29 percent from one year ago, officials said this week. The airport’s total capacity for …
Read More »Middle Eastern destinations still on the way to recovery
DUBAI – Mabrian Technologies, a leading tourism intelligence company, has analyzed data for the main destinations in the Middle East in view of its participation in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) fair that is being held this week in Dubai. To this end Mabrian has looked at connectivity data for …
Read More »Airlines Expanding Jamaica Flights From US Cities
Officials at Delta Airlines this week told members of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)’s leadership it increased the country’s airline seat capacity for the 2022/23 season by more than one percent compared with the same period in pre-pandemic 2019/20. Delta also re-launched daily Jamaica flights from Detroit and Minneapolis during …
Read More »Panama City Beach Unveils Accessible Travel Campaign
Visit Panama City Beach unveiled the “Fun.For.All.” campaign, which puts the spotlight on the destination’s myriad accessible travel options. Launched in tandem with National Mobility Awareness Month, the initiative aligns with Visit Florida’s “Limitless Florida” campaign promoting accessible statewide resources and activities. “Accessible travel is a top priority for our …
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