The Biggest Travel Trends That Shaped the Industry in 2024

As we near the end of 2024, it’s fascinating to reflect on how travel trends have evolved, shaping the industry in exciting and transformative ways. This year saw travelers embracing sustainability, technology, and personal experiences like never before. Here’s a look at the key trends that defined travel in 2024 and what they tell us […]
Four dead with suspected methanol poisoning after drinking ‘free shots’ in Laos

“According to reports, six British travellers are among those being treated in Laos, after falling ill last week.” – news.sky.com
Algarve, Portugal hit by flash floods due to DANA 5-minute rainfall

“More bad weather news due to yet another DANA. Algarve, Portugal – a popular destination for tourists and expats – experienced severe flooding after reportedly just five minutes of heavy rainfall.” – euroweeklynews.com
Haiti: Commercial flights hit by gunfire as new prime minister pledges to stop gang violence

“One of the airliners was hit while coming into land at Port-au-Prince, the other while it was heading away from the airport.” – news.sky.com
Flights to Bali canceled after erupting volcano unleashes ash clouds

“Several Australian airlines have canceled flights to and from the popular Indonesian vacation island of Bali after an erupting volcano gushed a column of hot ash miles into the sky.” – edition.cnn.com
‘Extreme danger’ red alert for Barcelona warns of more rain on the way – with Spain still reeling from deadly floods

“As communities continue to reel from the catastrophic floods in the Valencia region – and mourn their losses – more torrential rain has hit parts of Spain on Monday.” – news.sky.com
Spain floods latest: ‘Spain weeps’ as more than 70 killed by flash floods

“Deadly flash flooding has hit eastern Spain, piling up cars in the streets and tearing down the walls of homes. “”British foreign office issues warning to travellers” – https://news.sky.com
Passenger, 66, falls overboard on Taylor Swift-themed cruise in the Bahamas

“A search is underway for a passenger who fell overboard while on a Taylor Swift-themed Royal Caribbean cruise in the Bahamas, officials said.” – nypost.com
Reflecting on a Year Since IGLTA40: A Renewed Commitment to LGBTQ+ Travel Safety

With the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) Convention being hosted this week in Osaka, Japan, International LifeLine reflects on our attendance at the 40th Anniversary (#IGLTA40) held in San Juan, Puerto Rico last year—a milestone event in the world of LGBTQ+ travel and tourism. Reflecting on this year-long anniversary, the significance of what […]
The Spending Power of Black U.S. Travelers Is Over $100 Billion — and This Is What They Want

“A new report released by Tripadvisor and Group Black sheds light on the travel preferences of Black travelers in the U.S.” – travelandleisure.com