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Meliá to Shutter 15 Hotels in Cuba
Meliá to Shutter 15 Hotels in Cuba
Joining Iberostar and Royalton hotels, which are limiting operations on the island, the Spanish hospitality chain will close 15 of its 34 hotels,...
Expedited Visa Interviews to Be Offered for $750
Expedited Visa Interviews to Be Offered for $750
For the new fee, select embassies will conduct the appointments within 10 days for those seeking business or tourist visas, on top of the initial outlay of $185.
June 9, 2026
U.S. Travel Survey Underscores Business Value of Meetings
U.S. Travel Survey Underscores Business Value of Meetings
The association has announced a new campaign following the release of the results, aiming to shape business leaders' perceptions of meeting in person.
June 5, 2026
Meliá to Shutter 15 Hotels in Cuba
Meliá to Shutter 15 Hotels in Cuba
Joining Iberostar and Royalton hotels, which are limiting operations on the island, the Spanish hospitality chain will close 15 of its 34 hotels, dealing a blow to Cuba's vital tourism sector.
June 4, 2026
New Tariffs Planned for Most Trading Partners
New Tariffs Planned for Most Trading Partners
The Trump administration says the targeted countries failed to enforce bans on forced labor, but the move is part of an effort to replace tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
June 3, 2026
Soaring Prices Challenge Asia-Bound Travelers
Soaring Prices Challenge Asia-Bound Travelers
The region’s summer travel season is at risk as rising jet-fuel costs, coupled with ceasefire uncertainties, prompt flight cancellations and higher ticket prices.
June 1, 2026
Key Inflation Gauge Rises to Highest Level in Three Years
Key Inflation Gauge Rises to Highest Level in Three Years
New numbers from the Department of Commerce underscore how Americans' income and spending power continue to erode.
May 28, 2026