Accor Raises Asia-Pacific ALL+ Explorer Membership Fees: What Travelers Need to Know About the New Pricing and October Bonus Points

French hospitality giant Accor has implemented a price increase for its ALL+ Explorer subscription programme across the Asia-Pacific region, effective October 1, 2026. The upward adjustment affects new memberships and…

Intrepid Travel Raises the Bar on Industry Accountability by Tracking Cradle-to-Grave Carbon Emissions Including Customer Flights

The global travel and tourism industry stands at a critical juncture regarding environmental accountability, prompting leading operators to rethink traditional sustainability metrics. At the recent Skift Global Forum, Darrell Wade,…

Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant Detained by ICE in Nashville Raises Questions on Asylum Status and Employment Eligibility

The detention of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Nashville International Airport (BNA) has ignited a complex legal and public debate regarding the…

Carnival Cruise Line Documentation Dispute in New Orleans Raises Questions Regarding Birth Certificate Requirements and Travel Protection Limitations

The intricacies of international maritime travel documentation recently took center stage at the Port of New Orleans when a veteran traveler was denied boarding for a Western Caribbean cruise, despite…

Travel Industry Raises Alarm Over Homeland Security Threat to Halt Customs at Sanctuary Cities Ahead of World Cup

The travel industry is sounding a dire warning against unprecedented threats from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to halt customs operations at designated "sanctuary cities" across the U.S., a mere…

United Flight Attendants Ratify Landmark Five-Year Contract Securing Significant Raises and Improved Working Conditions

After years of arduous negotiations and persistent advocacy from its flight attendants, United Airlines has reached a new five-year labor agreement that promises substantial improvements in compensation and working conditions…

United Airlines Joins Industry Trend, Raises Baggage Fees Amid Surging Fuel Costs and Geopolitical Tensions

United Airlines has announced it will increase baggage fees, becoming the latest major U.S. carrier to implement such a change amidst a challenging economic landscape marked by escalating operational costs,…