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Just days after the Caribbean Port Services announced an indefinite closure to the seaport of Port-au-Prince on March 7th , the United States and several foreign embassies have evacuated the country.   Read More.

Over a million acres in the Texas Panhandle have been charred by the colloquially named Smokehouse Creek Fire, which takes its place as the largest in Texas history.
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As Tropical Storm Eleanor approaches, the Mauritius Meteorological Society has issued a class three cyclone warning on their four-point scale.  Read More.

For the third time since December of last year, the Reykjanes volcano system has experienced another significant eruption; disrupting life in the Reyjanes peninsula.  Read More.

A state of emergency has been declared in the Valparaiso region of Chile as a result of severe wildfires overtaking the area, now recognized as the worst natural disaster to strike the area since the 2010 earthquake.  Read More.

After battering the Australian northeastern coast with punishing 105mph winds and heavy rain, the former Category 1 cyclone has downgraded to a tropical storm as its path inland continues.   Read More.

On the afternoon of January 1st, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture causing damage to surrounding buildings roadways, public transportation infrastructure, and communications and utilities assets.  Read More.

The Department of Health in the Philippines has released an advisory for Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, or ‘Walking Pneumonia’.   Read More.

2023 is set to see the highest volume of Thanksgiving week travel in years, however, reports of widespread inclement weather may put a damper on holiday plans for many.   Read More.

Following the 900 earthquakes and other significant seismic activity afflicting the south of Iceland on Monday, concerns of a potentially cataclysmic volcanic eruption have emerged.   Read More.

A drop in electricity generation caused by gas shortages have lead to a 550 megawatt gap at peak time, accounting for 10% of the country’s generation capacity.   Read More.

Acapulco experienced one of the worst recorded natural disasters in its history with the landfall of Hurricane Otis. The storm system tore through the coastal city early Wednesday leaving devastation in its wake to the several resorts, businesses, and residential buildings in its path.    Read More.

In the wake of the recent events in Israel and Gaza, the U.S. State Department has released a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for the neighboring country of Lebanon.   Read More.

Travel in and around the affected areas has been severely impacted with airlines urged by regulators such as the US Federal Aviation Authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and Israel's aviation authority to use caution in Israeli airspace but with no outright complete suspension of flights.   Read More.

Descending on Taiwan this morning, Typhoon Koinu brought with it the third highest recorded wind-gust in the nation’s history topping 213 mph.  Read More.

An outpouring of volcanic gas in tandem with pollution smog has severely impacted the air quality of the Philippine capital city of Manila, prompting health warnings and school closures.  Read More.

The resulting flooding and damage from Storm Daniel has resulted in over 5,200 fatalities and counting.   Read More.

Around 6:11pm EST on Friday, September 8th, Morocco experienced its deadliest earthquake since 1960.   Read More.

Originating off the coast of Guinea, what was a Category 1 hurricane Thursday has intensified to a Category 4, doubling its windspeeds in just under a day.   Read More.

As Tropical Storm Yun-yeung moves through the Philippine Sea, its trajectory is anticipated to make landfall over Aichi Prefecture in the early afternoon on Friday, September 8th.   Read More.

In the wake of extreme wildfire spread exacerbated by hurricane force winds and drought conditions, Hawaii’s lieutenant governor has issued an emergency proclamation for the state and activated the National Guard.   Read More.

On August 3rd, the Paris-Orly Airport experienced a baggage processing system failure prompting significant departure delays.   Read More.

Typhoon Doksuri, the tropical cyclone responsible for the tragic capsizing of a ferry off the coast of Manila, has made landfall in southern China early this morning.   Read More.

As the heatwaves affecting Europe continue to worsen, the spread of resulting wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes had prompted the largest-scale evacuation in the nation’s history.  Read More.

Though forecast models project below-average to average rainfall for South and Southeast Asia this monsoon season, elevated potential for flooding, landslides and other related natural disasters are anticipated.   Read More.

Once again, smoke from the Canadian wildfires has drifted south, impacting visibility, air quality, and flight schedules on the east coast of the United States.   Read More.

The July 1st deadline for airlines to retrofit their fleets with updated radio altimeters is almost here, with flight delays and cancellations expected in its wake.   Read More.

At 4:55 pm on Wednesday, June 21st, an explosion tore through Rue Saint-Jacques, which runs from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Sorbonne University, injuring about 40 people in the blast.   Read More.

An estimated 3.5 million travelers are expected to pass through the Dubai International Airport between June 20th and July 3rd.   Read More.

As ash and debris rise from the summit of the Mayon Volcano, evacuation orders have been issued to clear the surrounding area ahead of an anticipated eruption.   Read More.

As smoke from the Canadian wildfires blankets the United States East Coast, hundreds of flights continue to be cancelled from severely hampered visibility.  Read More.

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer travel season, and this year, travel is expected to be the heaviest it’s been in a decade with Thursday, Friday, and Monday anticipated to be the busiest days for airlines.   Read More.

As of April 15th, the new E-Travel System was put into effect to collect data for passengers arriving in and departing from the Philippines for the purposes of establishing boarder control, health surveillance, and economic data analysis.   Read More.

Assist America, Inc. announced today the appointment of Michael Babore to the newly created role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Babore, brings over 25 years of experience in sales and sales leadership in the insurance brokerage industry with a specific focus on the international traveler.   Read More.

Planned evacuations within 15 kilometers of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano are underway after the Colombian government escalated the alert level for the volcano to orange following a surge in seismic activity in the area last week.  Read More.

Air, Ground, and Rail traffic were brought to a standstill in Germany on Monday, March 27th from a grand-scale 24-hour walkout by transportation workers.   Read More.

Many major French cities are feeling the effects of the series of protests sweeping across the nation in the wake of the latest pension reform. While many smaller, impromptu strikes have taken place recently, the next organized, countrywide demonstration is anticipated to take place on March 28th.   Read More.

In the wake of popular destinations relaxing restrictions and more countries opening their borders internationally, crowd numbers for this Spring are anticipated to be one for the books.  Read More.

In a move that signifies the final withdrawal of cross-border control in the wake of Covid-19, China intends to fully reopen its borders to foreign tourists on Wednesday.  Read More.

A mass march has been announced to take place on February 26th by activists in defense of the INE, the National Electoral Institute of Plan "B" of the Electoral Reform of the President of Mexico.   Read More.

This morning at 4:17am, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake ripped through the middle east, causing catastrophic damage to Turkey and Syria. The two countries were hit exceptionally hard, suffering tremendous damage to buildings and infrastructure in the wake of the initial earthquake with an unusually powerful 7.5 tremor following.   Read More.

On January 5th, the United States reopened its gates to welcome back tourists from China for the first time since 2020 with strict guidelines in place. On January 8th, China officials relaxed stringent COVID-19 policies requiring enforced quarantine for all incoming travelers, reopening the country for tourism.   Read More.

On the tails of the December protests, demonstrations are anticipated to resume on or around January 4th. The Demonstrations may result in strikes, cancellations, or transportation delays.   Read More.

Nearly three years of COVID later, countries with more stringent health policies are finally opening for tourism.  Read More.

The United States Department of State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their respective travel advisory lists in response to the continuous changes of transmission rates for COVID and monkeypox infections.  Read More.

A U.S. District Court Judge in Florida struck down the federal mask mandate for airplanes and other modes of transportation. As a direct result of the ruling, U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials released a statement announcing that the face covering extension mandate would no longer be enforced.  Read More.

The Biden Administration announced a 15-day federal mask mandate extension for all public U.S. transportation services before the previous mandate’s April 18th expiration. The announcement comes in response to the considerable rise of COVID-19 cases, in particular with the BA.2 subvariant.  Read More.

The White House announced a 30-day federal mask mandate extension for all public U.S. transportation services. The announcement comes after a national decline of COVID-19 cases, states removing their own restrictions and just days before the original mandate’s March 18 expiration.
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As global travel steadily approaches pre-COVID-19 levels, the travel industry is facing and responding to new challenges directly caused by the Ukrainian and Russian conflict.
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As global travel steadily approaches pre-COVID-19 levels, the travel industry is facing and responding to new challenges directly caused by the Ukrainian and Russian conflict.
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