1 day ago Travelers may be slapped with 'ridiculous' new fees as popular city seeks millions per year Galway City in Ireland is considering a nightly tourist tax that could raise $2.1 million a year, drawing both support and sharp criticism from local leaders.
1 day ago Daughter of missing American woman touches down in Bahamas, slams stepdad after he fled amid investigation The daughter of missing Bahamas woman Lynette Hooker arrived on Great Abaco Island and lashed out at stepfather Brian Hooker, who left for the U.S. abruptly.
1 day ago Pilots accidentally broadcast 'meowing' over Reagan National Airport frequency Pilots were heard making meow and animal noises over an open air traffic control frequency at Reagan National Airport, drawing concern and amusement.
2 days ago California hiker's body found naked in Big Sur backcountry Hikers found the body of 37-year-old Joanna Shields in California's Big Sur with reported strangulation marks. Toxicology results are still pending.
2 days ago American travelers warned about popular low-cost beach destination as global tensions rise U.S. officials have issued a travel advisory for Tirana, Albania, urging American tourists to exercise increased vigilance amid ongoing Iran-related tensions.
2 days ago Las Vegas ‘pricing problem' is scaring off tourists from 'greatest city in the world,' says Rick Harrison Las Vegas tourism dropped 7.5% last year, according to the LVCVA. Rick Harrison of "Pawn Stars" says more casinos must lower prices to keep attracting visitors to Vegas.
2 days ago LA hotel leaders warn Mayor Bass' $30 wage mandate is killing business ahead of World Cup, Olympics Los Angeles hotels are "sounding alarm bells" over a $30-per-hour minimum wage law, according to an AHLA report citing reduced hiring and canceled investments.
2 days ago Husband of missing American woman returns to US after Bahamas jail release, source says Lynette Hooker might never be found in the Bahamas as the country's military says it is ending the search. Her husband, Brian Hooker, plans to search on his own.
2 days ago Airline unveils stacked bunk bed 'pods' as backlash builds over pricey, cramped way to fly Air New Zealand is launching Skynest, a first-of-its-kind lie-flat sleeping pod option for economy travelers on its longest international flights. Travelers had mixed reactions.
3 days ago Rescuers free stranded humpback after it becomes stuck in shallow waters Rescue teams from multiple agencies work together to rescue a nine-meter humpback whale after it became stuck in a shallow river channel, helping return it safely into deeper waters.