Roundup: This Week in Travel News

 
 

What a week! From geopolitical tensions around the globe to the end of the homegrown shutdown, we’ve kept our finger on the pulse of what’s happening and rounded it all up for you here.

It was a nail-biting 43 days for the travel industry—among many others—but the government shutdown finally came to a close. READ MORE

Global Guardian has created a Risk Map and a new analytical tool, the Global Guardian Terror Index (GGTI), which provides a snapshot of the current terrorism threat landscape. READ MORE

A first-hand look at the new Disney Destiny, which brings the legacies of Disney’s greatest heroes and villains to life through stunning design, immersive storytelling and heart-stealing details around every corner. READ MORE

Melissa might be out of the headlines, but there’s plenty of work still underway. Sandals Resorts International’s Executive Chairman, Adam Stewart, recently shared updates on what one of Jamaica’s foremost hoteliers is doing about it. READ MORE

Travel to the U.S. from our neighbors to the north continues its 10-month downward trend, costing us millions in lost revenue. READ MORE.