We bring an overview of why hotel bookings ahead of the 2026 World Cup are lagging behind forecasts in some U.S. host cities. Although FIFA expects the largest edition of the tournament so far, hoteliers warn of later traveler decisions, high travel costs, competition from short-term rentals and an uneven tourism impact.
Find out how Uber is trying to expand its app beyond transportation and delivery by entering hotel bookings through a partnership with Expedia Group. We bring an overview of Dara Khosrowshahi’s strategy, the role of data, Uber One benefits and the reasons why the company is counting on an advantage in travelers’ real movement through cities and local services after arrival.
Find out how to behave at a local market with respect for vendors, goods and other customers: when to ask for permission for a photograph, why not to touch food without asking, how to negotiate a price politely and what to watch for when tasting, buying fresh products, considering food safety and choosing souvenirs. We bring a practical guide for a responsible experience without embarrassment.
Find out why comparing the train and the plane must not stop at the initial ticket price. We bring an overview of baggage costs, transfers, flexible fares, overnight stays and passenger rights, with an explanation of when rail becomes the more practical choice, and when a flight or combined route may be more rational for time, money and certainty of arrival.
Find out why growing interest in travel to smaller places no longer necessarily means a simpler, quieter or cheaper holiday. We bring an overview of the pressures that tourism creates in rural communities, from rising accommodation prices and transport problems to the question of how to preserve local everyday life, nature, public space and real benefits for the residents of the place.
Find out how night museums, gastronomic tours, stargazing and kayak rides under moonlight are changing the way holidays are planned. We bring an overview of costs, safety issues, accommodation choices, transport and the rhythm of the day that become crucial when the main activities move into the evening and night hours, far from classic daytime sightseeing.