Travel Weekly

09/09/2026

A new Transportation Security Administration - TSA program called Gateside allows PreCheck members to pass through airport security on days they aren't flying. The TSA said the program is for "welcomes and send-offs, meeting friends during a layover and enjoying dining and shopping along the way." It is currently active in 13 airports.

At select airports, PreCheck members can go through airport security without a boarding pass, enabling them to do welcomes and send-offs at the gate.

09/09/2026

On the Record: HYATT Hotels' Tamara Lohan sits down with Christina Jelski, Travel Weekly's senior editor for hotels, to chat about new directions in luxury hospitality:

Lohan discusses luxury trends, upcoming brand openings and how Mr & Mrs Smith is being further integrated into the Hyatt ecosystem.

09/09/2026

In our latest cover story, Arnie Weissmann, Travel Weekly’s explorer at large, recounts his journey across Australia from Darwin Harbor to the Southern Ocean, discovering luxury travel across tropical, subtropical, arid and temperate zones. His journey included a safari-style camp at Bamurru Plains, the legendary Ghan train and the rebuilt Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island. Read his full report on traveling through Australia’s extreme landscapes in comfort at https://bit.ly/3UKOkpZ.

09/09/2026

Twenty-five years after the twin towers collapsed, New York City's 9/11 Memorial & Museum -- which have been open for 15 and 12 years, respectively -- are essential part of a New York itinerary for many visitors, writes Teri West.

Twenty-five years after the twin towers collapsed, the memorial and accompanying museum have become an essential part of a New York itinerary for many visitors.

09/08/2026

Social media influencers are part of Norwegian Cruise Line's marketing revamp, as it leans on content creators to promote the new Great Tides Waterpark, writes cruise editor Teri West:

NCL is leaning on content creators to promote the new Great Tides Waterpark.

09/08/2026

When alerted that the stickers were missing in a Lego kit, the company responded with swift and effective customer service, writes Jamie Biesiada, editor of content innovation and retail:

When alerted that the stickers were missing in a Lego kit, the company responded with swift and effective customer service. The smallest details matter.

09/08/2026

Cover story: This summer -- Australia’s winter -- explorer at large Arnie Weissmann traversed the country in a straight line (more or less), crossing tropical, subtropical, arid and temperate zones.

This summer -- Australia’s winter -- explorer at large Arnie Weissmann traversed the country in a straight line (more or less), crossing tropical, subtropical, arid and temperate zones.

09/08/2026

  For guests who are lucky enough to access the Club at this famed Hawaii resort, they'll find a serene space, abundant food and some of the best views on the North Shore. 

09/07/2026

Hurricane Lowell arrives just weeks after Lala, which caused damage and flooding on Big Island and power outages throughout Hawaii when it brushed by as a Category 1 hurricane.

09/07/2026

American Airlines launched its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER plane, outfitted with 70 of its updated business-class Flagship Suite seats and 44 Premium Economy seats. The airplane's 114 premium seats are the most on any U.S. commercial aircraft, according to American. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xDqQBD

American Airlines introduced a retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER with upgraded business and premium economy seats. This marks a shift toward more premium seating.