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Air Canada flights affected as attendants go on strike

More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants went on strike, after the airline and the union representing them failed to reach a deal ahead of the deadline. With a work stoppage now in effect, Air Canada estimates that 130,000 customers...

CBC News

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Understanding beach flags; Staying safe from rip currents

American Lifeguard Association's Wyatt Werneth joins the AccuWeather Network to explain the beach flag system and what each colored flag means. He also explains the dangers of rip currents.

AccuWeather

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What's driving the overtourism backlash?

Summer is here and crowds are getting ⁠booed ⁠in some places in the world. ⁠Ciara Lee looks at the economic ⁠trade-offs⁠ at play in mass tourism as backlash grows in places like Spain and Japan.

Reuters

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France launches new sailboat service to Isle of Groix

In Brittany, sailing boat transport has continued to develop. Just recently, a new line has opened from Lorient to the Isle of Groix.

France 24

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Brussels Airport staff boycott Tel Aviv flights in protest over Gaza war

Trade unions at Brussels Airport have called on their members not to handle flights to Tel Aviv. The move is in protest against Israel's war on Gaza and the deteriorating humanitarian conditions there. It comes amid growing dissent and d...

Al Jazeera

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Spirit says low demand for domestic travel raises business concerns

When Spirit Airlines announced that it might not survive another year in business, one of the reasons it pointed to was low demand for domestic leisure travel.

CBS America

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Why Croatia is no longer a budget-friendly destination

Croatia was long seen a budget-friendly Adriatic vacation destination. But that's been changing in recent years. What impact is this having on its attraction for foreign visitors -- and locals, too?

DW News

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U.S. advises increased caution for citizens traveling to Mexico

The U.S. State Department has updated it's travel advisory for Mexico to a level 2. This is due to both terrorism crime and kidnappings.

Fox News

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Viral outbreak in China prompts Canada to upgrade travel advisory

Health officials in China are dealing with an outbreak of a viral infection called Chikungunya. The outbreak has sickened over 8,000 people in the southern part of the country in just a few weeks.

CBC News

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National park visits hit record high

The latest numbers show nearly 332 million visits to National Park Service sites last year, a new record high. The statistics count all NPS sites, including places like recreation areas, historic parks and battlefields. But we wondered w...

The Weather Channel

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United Airlines flights resume after it resolves tech glitch

United Airlines said a tech problem that caused flight groundings and major delays across U.S. airports on August 6 has been fixed.

Reuters

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Spirit Airlines announces two new Caribbean destinations

Spirit will add flights to Belize and Grand Cayman by the end of 2025.

Fox News

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Morocco’s Marhaba 2025 operation brings surge of returning expatriates

The Marhaba operation, now in its 24th year, is a cornerstone of Morocco’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with its diaspora and facilitating their return during the busy summer months.

Africanews

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Where Canadians are travelling instead of the U.S.

New data suggests Canadians are packing their bags for destinations other than the U.S., with Buenos Aires, Osaka, Japan, and Copenhagen all seeing 100 per cent increase in spending by Canadian visitors.

CBC News

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Couple displaced by L.A. wildfires now traveling U.S. in RV

For more than 10 weeks, David and Jacquie Israel have been crisscrossing the U.S. in an RV, rolling with the changes that have come since their home burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires. Maurice DuBois reports.

CBS America

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Influencer takes on challenge to visit every NYC museum

An influencer has set herself an unusual challenge: to visit every museum in New York. Since 2021, she has been documenting each visit on social media. With 200 museums listed and 64 more to go, the city that never sleeps offers endless ...

France 24

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China eases travel rules to boost tourism post-pandemic

Citizens from 75 countries can now visit China with minimal paperwork. Some no longer need tourist visas for up to 30 days, while others enjoy longer, paperless transit options. This move is part of Beijing’s push to attract more foreign...

France 24

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U.S. could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist visas

The U.S. could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, a government notice said, an effort that aims to crack down on visitors who overstay their visas.

Reuters

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Malawi, Zambia tourists among first to face $15,000 U.S. visa bonds

The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.

Africanews

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Las Vegas facing tourism slump

A new report says the drop in tourism in Las Vegas is due to fewer visitors from California.

Fox News

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This one thing could get you flagged by TSA

The adrenaline and anxiety of making your way through airport security could end up setting off a surprising and potentially embarrassing reason for an extra screening or pat down. Here's what the TSA says can cause a false alarm on bod...

The Weather Channel

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10 million people are expected to visit Athens in 2025

Surrounded by a hubbub of blaring music, restaurant terraces and rumbling suitcase wheels slaloming between overflowing litter bins, Giorgos Zafeiriou believes surging tourism has made his historic Athens neighbourhood unrecognisable.

France 24

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Travel trends highlight increased demand for cruises

Travel experts report a surge in cruise bookings and a growing interest in active, immersive vacations. Companies are offering new experiences and flexible payment options to meet changing traveler preferences.

Fox News

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Northern MN tourism impacted by smoky air quality

Economies relying on outdoor recreation are working under constant air quality alerts spurred by wildfire smoke from Canada. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest on how businesses in northern Minnesota are trying to move forward.

Fox News

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Tourist hit with steep bill after AZ bat incident

A Massachusetts woman got more than she bargained during her trip to Arizona. During her trip, a bat flew into her mouth, but that was just the beginning of her problems.

Fox News

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Americans seeking retirement overseas

A lower cost of living, and a sense of adventure, are leading more and more Americans to retire overseas. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with ex-pats who now live fulltime on the Mediterranean island of Gozo, part of the Maltese archipel...

CBS America

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DART expects return to service by Monday after fire

DART's board of directors got an update from the transit agency CEO on Friday with an estimate of when operations will be back to normal.

Fox News

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Morocco to modernize airports ahead of FIFA World Cup

As one of the co-hosts of the major football tournament, Morocco has announced that it would expand and modernize its airports before the World Cup in 2030. A major part of the budget will go into its biggest airport in Casablanca.

Africanews

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What's the top European destination for pensioners and couples?

Most people buy abroad to retire or to change their lives rather than investing. Where are they setting their sights on?

Euronews

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Paris' Montmartre battles overtourism post-Olympics

Residents of Montmartre in Paris are sounding the alarm about 'overtourism', fearing their picturesque hilltop neighborhood could become the next Barcelona or Venice, as tourist numbers spike following last year's Olympic Games.

Reuters