Weekly Update: Edition for May 26, 2022

Discover the latest trends in travel.

Priority screening

This week’s most recent travel news and stories.

• Updated testing guidelines. Due to rising COVID cases, the CDC now advises that everyone (irrespective of vaccination status) should get tested before taking domestic flights.

• Anticipate heavy traffic this weekend. The FHA has indicated that more drivers are on the road, despite rising gas prices – so plan for holiday congestion this weekend.

• Embracing wellness. With a surge in wellness tourism, hotels and airlines are joining this trend by providing options to relax while traveling.

• Airport concession price limits. Transit authorities have implemented price caps on concessions in NYC-area airports to curb overcharging. (Could this happen everywhere?)

• Reduced flights for summer. In anticipation of increased travelers, numerous US airlines have opted to decrease flight numbers to minimize cancellations.

Current travel trends

Get ready for Pride festivities. Here’s something to celebrate: We consulted our LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group for their top spots to honor Pride. Check out these four cities that are perfect for vibrant celebrations:

1. São Paulo, Brazil Known as one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities globally, São Paulo begins its Pride celebrations on June 15, culminating in their annual parade on June 19.

Explore São Paulo

2. Toronto, Canada Toronto's Pride festival is among the largest in North America, running all month long starting June 1, with the annual parade taking place on June 26.

Explore Toronto

3. New York City, US The “Big Apple” goes all out for Pride, featuring a rally on June 24 that leads into a weekend filled with festivities. This year, the annual NYC parade is scheduled for June 26.

Discover New York

4. Amsterdam, Netherlands Last but definitely not least, Amsterdam kicks off its Pride celebrations on July 30 with a traditional walk, concluding on August 9 with the iconic canal parade.

Discover Amsterdam

Insider tips

Packing light? Here’s our tip. Whether you’re getting ready for a long weekend or trying to dodge baggage fees, here’s a trick to help you maximize suitcase space. It’s known as the “5-4-3-2-1” rule: choose five tops, four bottoms, three pairs of shoes, two jackets, and one accessory for a minimalist packing strategy that allows for versatile outfit combinations.