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Tour operator Unforgettable Greece says Greece bookings are up 76% year over year. Photo Credit: Unforgettable Greece Tours Already an epic vacation destination, ‘Odyssey’ stokes demand for GreeceOperators have designed themed itineraries and are reporting a rise in Greece bookings due to the blockbuster movie.

Crude oil surged to over $100 per barrel on Thursday amid the renewed Iran war.

Aviation Southwest and American lower profit forecasts due to fuel-price spikeA 30% jump in fuel prices in the past three weeks has altered the airlines' outlook for the rest of the year.

Canadian visitation to the U.S. in 2026 is projected to grow roughly 4% year over year.

USA / Canada U.S. plans tourism marketing push in CanadaThe decision to re-engage follows a sharp decline in Canadian visitation to the U.S. that began in early 2025.

The Explora III is the longest ship in Explora's fleet.

Cruise Explora Journeys takes delivery of third shipThe Explora III's inaugural season includes voyages through Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland and North America, with no repeated itineraries.

USA / Canada U.S. visitor forecast for 2026 scaled backTourism Economics is now projecting 69.9 million international arrivals for 2026, down from 70.6 million in its March forecast.

While attendance across the broader Orlando market began to soften in June, Epic Universe continues to perform well.

Hotel News Universal theme park attendance was softer than expected in Q2During parent company Comcast's Q2 earnings call, CEO Mike Cavanagh attributed the decline to higher fuel prices and weaker consumer sentiment.

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IATA hires Saadia Zahidi to be its next director generalZahidi, a managing director of the World Economic Forum, will be the first woman to lead the airline trade group.

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The Hard Rock Cancun will update guestrooms, public spaces and meeting facilities.

Two Hard Rock hotels in Mexico close for renovationsThe Hard Rock Hotel Cancun and Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta are pausing operations, with both properties planning to reopen in late December.

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The 165-room property will include two restaurants, a spa and wellness facilities.

A Fairmont ski resort is coming to JapanThe Fairmont Niseko is scheduled to open in 2028 at the Niseko ski resort on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido.

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Aer Lingus plans to cut capacity 6% by removing poor-performing routes.

Aer Lingus to cut three U.S. routes this fallThe Irish carrier will halt flights from Dublin to Denver, Minneapolis and Las Vegas.

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U.S. airlines will fly to Lebanon for the first time since 1985.

FAA to lift ban on U.S. airline flights to LebanonPresident Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post after meeting with Lebanese president Joseph Aoun.

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Royal Caribbean's private destination in Haiti, Labadee.

Royal Caribbean extends pause on calls to its private destination in HaitiThe cruise line, which hasn't visited Labadee since April 2025, stretched the pause through next June.

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The two-level infinity pool at the Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos overlooks the Sea of Cortes and boasts beautiful mosaic tiles of turquoise and green. Photo Credit: Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos

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A different side of Mexico in Los CabosThe region was once a remote outpost for sportfishing and surfing, evolving over the decades into one of Mexico’s most exclusive resort destinations.

Franklin, the author’s pet minipoodle, strikes a pose in his bathrobe during his stay at the Plaza Hotel in New York. Photo Credit: Brinley Hineman

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Pampered pets: A tail of luxuryHotels, restaurants and even some airlines are going out of their way these days to welcome guests’ fur babies.

The adults-only Cocos Hotel Antigua Resort has 44 screen-free, hillside cottages. Photo Credit: Cocos Hotel Antigua Resort

Caribbean Travel

Unplugged in paradise: Low-tech luxury in the CaribbeanA number of properties in the islands are fulfilling guests' desire to truly disconnect on vacation.

Highlights

Guests pedal past corn fields in France's northwestern region of Brittany.

Europe Travel Biking through France's Normandy region with BackroadsA guided trip through Normandy and Brittany brings active travelers to sites like Omaha Beach and Mont-Saint-Michel.

The view from Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island, looking across the harbor to Kowloon.

In its neighborhoods and vistas, Hong Kong deliversThe region welcomes visitors to a place that feels cosmopolitan yet profoundly human, somewhere they feel is going to draw them back again and again.

The Marbella Garden area at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort in Puerto Rico.

Unexpected pleasures at Wyndham Grand Rio MarA $70 million renovation included the total makeover of all rooms and suites; common areas, including the main lobby and entrance; pool areas; and all four restaurants as well as seven casual dining options and two lounges.

A&K uses an Embraer Legacy 600 or similarly sized plane for its small-jet journeys.

Exclusivity is at the center of A&K small-jet tour of Spain and MoroccoGroups are immersed in Moorish culture, zipping from Granada to Morocco. A Sahara Desert camp experience is the most memorable stay.

Opinion

From the Window Seat Welcome to Country (Australia and World Cup edition)On a recent trip to Australia, I found that a ubiquitous local practice increased my engagement significantly. The U.S. can do it, too.

Lessons in pricing from the Hopper rulingThe FTC's complaint centers on the Hopper app, but the lessons also apply to websites and even to telephone and email price quotes and sales.

Curacao's historic Pietermaai District, a designated Unesco World Heritage Site, is one of many attractions on the island.

World Cup appearance spotlights Curacao's growing tourismMillions of viewers were introduced to the Caribbean island of Curacao, the smallest nation to ever qualify for the tournament.

Barry Diller in conversation with Travel + Leisure editor in chief Jacqui Gifford during the World’s Best Summit.

Barry Diller's insight on the resilience of travelThe businessman recalled that the Expedia acquisition happened right before 9/11. An escape hatch was available but not used.

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Treasure Beach Village's 15,000-square-foot infinity-edge, lagoon-style pool is the centerpiece of Beaches' new "resort-within-a-resort" in Turks & Caicos. Photo Credit: Beaches Treasure Beach Village

Many pleasures at Beaches' Treasure Beach VillageSince debuting in 1997, Beaches Turks & Caicos has steadily evolved. And now, the family-focused beachfront property unveiled its latest addition: Treasure Beach Village..

The action-packed dinner show "Tournament of Kings" at Excalibur includes jousting on horseback. Photo Credit: MGM Resorts International

How to visit Las Vegas with teenagersFamilies with teens can create memories beyond the resort pools at attractions like the Pinball Hall of Fame, Grand Prix Plaza and the Sphere.

Palaiokastro is a 13th century Frankish castle ruin situated above Nestor's Cave. The sights are an easy drive from the Costa Navarino resorts. Photo Credit: Costa Navarino

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