February 22 Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’ Tourists were told not leave Puerto Vallarta resorts as officials warn of violent "clashes" following federal operation. Dark smoke was seen filling the skies over the vacation city.
February 19 Casinos brace as Las Vegas tourism plunges 7.5% in sharpest annual visitor decline outside COVID pandemic The Las Vegas airport had 55 million passengers last year, while tourism plunged 7.5% from the prior year to just 38.5 million visitors — marking a stark contrast in travel trends.
February 19 Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled A Celebrity Infinity cruise ship lost control in Greece, triggering an emergency rescue. Passengers described a chaotic scene, with no lights and no running water.
February 19 Hidden graffiti at tourist-heavy destination reveals 2,000-year-old love notes Archaeologists in Pompeii discovered 2,000-year-old love notes using advanced technology, revealing romantic messages such as, "Take care, my Sava, love me!"
February 18 Wealthy coastal enclave's dirty secret revealed through wastewater testing surveillance Luxury island Nantucket, off the coast of Massachusetts, shows cocaine levels far beyond the national average in wastewater surveillance, revealing hidden substance abuse issues.
February 17 'Reckless’ tourists on island hot spot could be slapped with fines for emergency services use Tourist safety crackdown is underway in Canary Islands as officials draft laws to charge visitors for emergency rescues often caused by people ignoring safety warnings.
February 16 Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots A Cotswolds town proposes fines on residents who leave out their trash cans in order to protect and preserve Instagram-worthy views that attract millions of tourists annually.
February 15 Most searched US spring break destinations for this year, with some surprises Key West tops nationwide spring break searches in 17 states, with Florida destinations dominating travel planning as beach towns lead vacation interest.
February 14 Popular cruise company abruptly shuts down, disrupting upcoming vacations A beloved cruise ship company abruptly closed after 15 years, shocking customers. Vacation plans have been disrupted. Passengers will receive refunds, the cruise line said.
February 14 Beloved figure skating coach, former Team USA medalist gunned down in Starbucks drive-thru: reports Former Team USA synchronized figure skater turned coach Gabrielle "Sam" Linehan, 28, was allegedly shot and killed during an armed robbery at a St. Louis Starbucks drive-thru.