Air India Plane Carrying 242 Crashes After Takeoff
Air India flight AI171, headed to Britain’s Gatwick Airport, crashed just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad with 242 on board. READ MORE
Tourists Traveling to Europe May Encounter Protests
A group called the Southern Europe Network Against Touristification (SET Network) is organizing protests on June 15 in Italy, Portugal and Spain, in destinations including Venice, Lisbon, Palermo, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. READ MORE
GOP Budget Bill Would Slash Brand USA Funding by 80%
The Republicans’ “One Big Beautiful Bill” would hobble Brand USA’s efforts to renew global interest in travel to the U.S., dampened by this administration’s immigration and border security policies. READ MORE
Travel Trends Shift Amid Consumer Concerns
A new survey of advisors affiliated with TRAVELSAVERS and NEST revealed that advisors are taking a measured view of bookings, as economic factors and geopolitical tensions heighten client unpredictability. READ MORE
Travel Guard Launches LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Initiative
Travel insurance and assistance services provider Travel Guard has launched a program designed to support LGBTQ+ travelers with educational resources and guidance, helping them navigate the unique challenges they may encounter while traveling abroad. READ MORE
