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Travel Market News Desk

Travel Market News Desk

Travel Industry News & Analysis

The Travel Market News Desk is the editorial team behind Travel Market News. We cover the business of travel — aviation, hospitality, tourism, destinations and the technology reshaping how the world moves — turning a fast-moving market into clear, useful intelligence for the professionals who build it. Our reporting is independent, fact-checked and global in outlook.

Amsterdam Tourist Tax to Hit 20% by 2031 Under New Plan

Amsterdam Tourist Tax to Hit 20% by 2031 Under New Plan

Amsterdam's governing coalition wants to raise the city's tourist tax from 12.5% to 20% by 2031 — already Europe's highest — stacking on the...
Florida Tourism Dips in Q2 as Canadian Arrivals Fall Again

Florida Tourism Dips in Q2 as Canadian Arrivals Fall Again

Florida drew 34.01 million visitors in the second quarter of 2026, down from 34.4 million a year earlier, as Canadian travel fell 4.2% and d...
Labor Day Weekend Travel Forecast 2026: AAA Data

Labor Day Weekend Travel Forecast 2026: AAA Data

AAA's Labor Day 2026 forecast puts Seattle, Orlando and Boston atop the domestic list, with Rome leading international trips. Average domest...
Do Hotels Hold Your Luggage After Checkout? What to Expect

Do Hotels Hold Your Luggage After Checkout? What to Expect

Yes - nearly every hotel stores bags free after checkout. How the bell desk works, tipping norms, what to remove from your suitcase, and app...
The Cheapest Time to Visit Koh Samui (and the Value Sweet Spot)

The Cheapest Time to Visit Koh Samui (and the Value Sweet Spot)

September is the cheapest month to visit Koh Samui at roughly 30% below peak, but November is the wettest. Month-by-month rain and price tab...
How Much Cash Should You Bring on a Cruise? A Realistic Budget

How Much Cash Should You Bring on a Cruise? A Realistic Budget

Cruise ships are cashless - your cash goes to porters, port days, extra tips and the casino. A realistic per-day breakdown: $100-200 per por...