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‘Who in their right mind is going to do it?’: agents hit out at US’s ‘crazy’ plans for social media checks
The threat of social media checks risks ‘undermining’ momentum for travel to the US, ahead of a landmark year
Destinations that fail to incorporate 'play' into their experiences risk alienating new generation of travellers
Established destinations such as Las Vegas, London and New York, as well as Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya – 'the first city built for play' – warn others to think carefully about new experiences
British Airways poised to launch new route to St Louis next year
Link would be London's first for 20 years with the city, which straddles Missouri and Illinois
British Airways to fly Bangkok year-round as it shakes up summer 2026 long-haul network
Extra flights to Bangkok, Jamaica, several major US destinations, Bahrain, Doha, Jeddah and Riyadh coming next summer
Tui boss calls for return of 'seamless' EU borders and tells of big drop in US sales
Tui’s Sebastian Ebel has highlighted a big fall in sales to the US and said it and the EU need to make border control more user friendly for UK travellers
US tourism demand has withstood Donald Trump's return – but is it the calm before the storm?
UK visitors to the US went up during the first half of the year – will the market perform so well once people start booking for future seasons?
Alaska Airlines to make UK debut next spring with London-Seattle flights
Seattle-Heathrow route to open up connections along the Pacific coast of north America
RSPCA leads renewed calls for Tui to stop selling captive animal attractions
The RSPCA has also pointed out there is a law in England and Wales forbidding brands selling exploitative excursions which has never been implemented
Agents warn 'out of hand' resort fees are putting clients off visiting the US
One agent told TTG she had to stump up an extra $700 in fees during a 16-night itinerary
Discover a more relaxed side of Florida on the TTG Luxury Journey to the Bradenton Area
Entries are now open for the TTG Luxury Journey to the Bradenton Area, which will see five luxury travel advisors whisked away to Florida’s west coast this October
Virgin Atlantic to remove economy seats in bet on premium travel uplift
Virgin Atlantic will add more premium economy and business class seats on over half its fleet, targeting what it says is higher demand for more comfort
Doubling Esta fee to $40 'a self-imposed tariff', warns US tourism chief
The US Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or Esta, is set to increase from a current $21 to $40
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The three things you must include in every itinerary to Kansas City
Celebrated food and music and an authentic welcome await in the heart of America
Haven’t heard of New Smyrna Beach? Here’s why you should take note
A hidden gem in one of the US’ most popular states, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, is a world away from the mainstream attractions. We round up reasons to suggest it to your clients
'US tourism is getting on with business, and boy does it have a story for agents to tell'
The US tourism industry has plenty to shout about if it can find ways to mitigate the Trump effect, writes TTG Media CEO Daniel Pearce from IPW 2025 in Chicago, who believes travel agents can be central to how the country tells its story
Essential information

Here you’ll find the essential information you need to help guide your customers on their next trip to the USA, such as the dialling code, time difference, plug sockets and more.

Brace for more unrest fuelled by Trump's TV agenda, travel warned
The UK’s former ambassador to Washington has said president Donald Trump’s desire to dominate news networks means he will not shy away from scenes like the disturbances in Los Angeles
Clients concerned about crowds in Alaska? This could be the ship for them
With critics warning that bigger ships are swamping Alaska’s ports, your clients might feel more comfortable on a smaller ship such as Oceania Cruises’ Riviera
‘I tried all the rides and attractions at Epic Universe – here are my Top 5’
Universal’s $7 billion opening is the first completely new theme park in Orlando for 25 years – but is it worth the wait?
Celebrity Cruises to pump millions into revamping Solstice series
The line aims to have Celebrity Solstice welcoming guests again by March next year with other vessels in the ship class being upgraded soon after
Eight top tips to help you sell Route 66 ahead of the highway's 100th anniversary
With the centenary of Route 66 marked next year, Travel Counsellor Jodi Kerr shares her advice for selling the iconic highway
Delta Air Lines boss hints at Birmingham link with 'great market' comment
Ed Bastian tells The Sunday Times ’there’s a great market out of Birmingham’
Aer Lingus to launch new winter sun route to Mexico's Cancun in the new year
Aer Lingus is to begin flights to Cancun early next year as the country marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with Mexico