Luca Guadagnino-Produced Venice Selection Comes to U.S. This July
While he stays prolific on the directing side with this year’s After the Hunt, after last year’s double offering of Challengers and Queer, Luca Guadagnino is also lending his producing expertise to a number of projects. Along with Dea Kulumbegashvili’s April and the Sundance premiere Atropia, he’s also backed Giovanni
The U.S. Dollar Is Weakening—Here’s How Travelers Can Plan Trips Smartly, According to Experts
The U.S. dollar declined again on Tuesday and with the volatility, what exactly should travelers do to get the best value for their American buck? Experts have some thoughts. The power of the U.S. dollar is volatile, falling for a third day against several currencies on May 21. American tariffs
These Are the Most Welcoming Communities in the U.S.
Looking to move? A new list says these are the most welcoming communities in the U.S. that “have gone beyond traditional growth strategies to successfully attract and integrate new residents.” The No. 1 is a city in Georgia—keep reading to learn more about the top 3. About 8.2 million Americans
Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
While Expedia Group’s results in the first quarter of 2025 fell within its guidance range, the company felt a pinch as travel demand softened in the United States and inbound travel dipped, with bookings from Canada falling by almost 30%. “U.S. demand was soft, driven by declining consumer sentiment, and we
Marriott Bonvoy celebrates 1 million U.S. hotel rooms with ‘vacation roulette’ promotion
To celebrate its 1 millionth U.S. hotel room — and hop on the recent “vacation roulette” trend — Marriott has introduced a new promotion: Marriott Bonvoy Roulette. From now through May 26, Marriott Bonvoy members can spin a virtual wheel for a chance to win prizes like 25,000 points, 45,000
App subscriptions may get cheaper as U.S. court forces Apple to change its app store payment rules
Apple has revised app store guidelines for developers, allowing them to enable external links or payment gateways to pay for app purchases and subscriptions without any commission. The change comes a day after a California-based District Court ruled Apple had failed to comply with the 2021 judgment in the landmark
Where to Retire in the U.S. With No Savings
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, is the best place to retire with little to no savings. More than 60 percent of the town’s population is aged 65 and above, and annual expenses are estimated to be $21,114. Foley, Alabama, and The Villages, Florida, are the second and third best places to
You Can Help Plastic Pollution in U.S. National Parks With This App—What to Know
The 5 Gyres Institute is starting its annual initiative to track amounts of trash in National Parks. Any visitor to national parks can help by recording data about the trash they see in any U.S. park or federal land through October. The crowdsourced data is used to make scientific recommendations
Chicago Was Just Named the Safest U.S. Destination for LGBTQ+ Travelers
Chicago has been ranked the safest city for LGBTQ+ travelers. Other top cities included Seattle and San Francisco. The report was published by Misterb&b, which operates travel services and accommodations for LGBTQ+ travelers. A new report is providing important safety insights for LGBTQ+ travelers. Chicago was recently determined as the
U.S. travel agency market: A resilient and thriving segment
The United States travel agency market is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, driven by strong demand, rising prices and an evolving advisor landscape according to Phocuswright’s latest travel research report on the sector U.S. Travel Agency Landscape 2024. In 2023, gross bookings surged 28% to reach $109.7 billion, continuing the post-pandemic