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Canada Issues a New Warning Against U.S. Travel
The move comes as Canadian visitation to the United States has significantly dropped, impacting results for the U.S. travel industry. The Government of Canada has issued an updated travel advisory for Canadian citizens intending travel to the...

Flying Icelanders to the Canary Islands after Play’s collapse
“We have a large number of passengers booked to Gran Canaria and Tenerife this winter, and many of those had originally booked with Play,” says Andri Már Ingólfsson, CEO of the travel agency Aventura, in an interview with mbl.is. After Play...

Aer Lingus adjusts Cleveland flight schedule for 2026, focuses on weekend travel
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Aer Lingus has extended its six-times weekly route between Cleveland and Dublin into 2026, which will include a Saturday flight next year. Contrary to recent published reports, however, the flight will not run daily. Instead, the...

Icelandic PLAY Airlines ceases operations, pulls out of BWI
Iceland’s PLAY Airlines ceased operations on Sunday, ending its service at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, where it had offered flights to Reykjavik. “Fly PLAY hf. has ceased operations, and all flights have been...

39 Countries Will Require Fingerprints From U.S. Travelers—Is Your Next Trip On The List?
For years, we at Travel Off Path have been tracking the buzz around the European Union's new high-tech border systems. It's been a confusing journey of delays and speculation, but the first major change is finally here, and it starts next month....

The ‘best place’ I’ve ever been? As a travel writer, I’ve been asked a million times, but here’s my real advice for vacation planning
As a travel journalist based in Toronto, I’m often hopping on planes and exploring the world for work and for fun. When I get home, I write stories for a variety of magazines, newspapers and websites. One of my strengths is what’s known as service...

I’m travelling to the EU after October 12 — what do I need to know about EES?
EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-EU nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System, more commonly known as the EES. The smart...

Tourism in the age of AI: Caribbean tourism leaders chart a human-centred path
The world is changing, and the tourism industry is evolving with it. As such, the Caribbean’s greatest tourism minds have gathered at the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2025 to explore emerging trends — filled with both...

UAE: Planning a vacation? These 2 days could save you thousands on flights
UAE residents looking to escape this fall may want to keep their eyes on two dates in particular. According to Expedia’s Fall Travel Outlook, the cheapest days to fly internationally are November 11 and 19, with the most expensive date falling on...

Icelandair now holds 70% market share
Following the collapse of Play, Icelandair’s market share has risen to 70%, while Play’s share had stood at 19%. Play had expected this figure to drop to around 8% over the next three months — but now, of course, its market share has disappeared...

UK tourists heading to Europe on holiday face strict new rules from this month
Terminal 2 departure terminal at Manchester Airport.(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) UK tourists with plans to travel to Europe this month are being reminded of some major changes coming into effect that will have an impact on their...
News The Independent I am travelling to the EU on or after 12 October. What is changing?
British passport holders – as well as other “third-country nationals”, from the US, Canada, Australia and elsewhere – are about to become subject to the European Union’s entry-exit system (EES). The digital border scheme begins on Sunday 12...

Kuehne+Nagel opens office and warehouse in Iceland
Kuehne+Nagel has established its first independent office and warehouse in Hafnafjördur, Iceland. The facility is located at the harbour and staffed by 13 specialists providing services in sea and air logistics, as well as customs. According to...

Off to Europe? From fingerprint scans to fees, these are the new travel rules for Brits you must be wary of... and they start NEXT WEEK
Thousands of families will already be planning to jet off for some winter sun. But the way we travel around Europe will drastically change next week with a shake-up of rules which will track the movement of non-EU citizens. So Britons trying to...

'Once-in-a-lifetime' Leeds Bradford Airport flight and holiday details announced
You can book a ‘once-in-a-lifetime trip’ from Leeds Bradford Airport. Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced details of their trips to Iceland for winter 2026 and 2027 - with flights and city breaks on sale from Leeds Bradford Airport. The...

Stopover tricks to stretch your holiday further - at no extra cost
If you're a frequent flyer, you'll likely be more than aware of how a stopover flight can be a great method of transport if ticking off multiple destinations on your travel list is a priority. For those unfamiliar, the idea is that you book a...

Airline’s Sudden End Of Operations Reportedly Leaves 1,750 Travelers Stranded And 500 Employees Fired
On September 28, Iceland-based carrier Play Airlines announced that it had canceled all of its flights due to the cessation of its operations. The airline shared a short informational statement on its website regarding its closure. It directed its...

Phototourism booms as travelers chase perfect shots around the world
In 2025, people are expected to take 2.1 trillion photos, up from 1.9 trillion in 2024. That volume of images fuels the rise of phototourism, with destinations competing for visibility through their most striking backdrops and travelers mapping...
Why October Is the Time to Visit Iceland’s Ice Caves
The first signs of winter in Iceland suggest more than just darker days and colder winds on the horizon. They also mark the return of one of the country’s most extraordinary natural phenomena: ice caves. Each autumn, as temperatures drop and the...

Secuoya Studios Highlights Global Expansion, Presents Partners From Iceland, France, U.K., U.S. at Iberseries & Platino Industria
In one of the packed events at Madrid’s 5th Iberseries & Platino Industria, Secuoya Studios brought out its latest international partners to discuss its global expansion plans and the perks of its pod business model. Secuoya CEO Brendan Fitzgerald...