As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, the classic American road trip is making a comeback. More families are opting for drivable vacations this summer that combine value, flexibility and meaningful experiences—trading crowded itineraries for time together on the open road.

Amadeus’ Senior Vice President of Commercial, Hospitality Americas, Jill Boegel, takes a look at how hoteliers can maximise the impact of the upcoming competition

Southwest Airlines Co. celebrates the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding with the introduction of Independence One, a special new livery from the airline that is known for democratizing the skies. Independence One will join two additional Southwest® America-themed planes—Freedom One, which has been in the fleet since 2021, and Liberty One, a second newly-introduced aircraft painted in an American flag theme.

This week, United Airlines will kick off its summer schedule with service to new European destinations in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain. The new routes begin launching April 30 — giving customers even more options to reach unique, culturally rich destinations across Europe. In 2026, United will offer up to 210 flights daily during peak travel times between the U.S. and 36 destinations in Europe including Greenland – including 14 that no other U.S. network carrier serves – giving travelers more options at the times they want to travel most.

Off Grid presents the most exclusive way to experience Miami Race Week, May 1 – 3, 2026. Off Grid Hospitality returns to the Miami Grand Prix with an unprecedented custom-built trackside environment, fueled by Imperial Moto, alongside premium cocktail service and luxury tasting experiences courtesy of Diageo Rare & Exceptional. Located at Turn 8, the suite is designed for a curated audience of like-minded racing enthusiasts and lovers of life who value experience and community above all else.

Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has officially achieved a new Guinness World Records™ title for the Highest speed achieved by a rollercoaster launch for its iconic ride, Formula Rossa. The legendary attraction accelerates from 0 to 240 km/h in just 4.9 seconds in a single high-powered launch, setting a remarkable benchmark in rollercoaster engineering and further cementing its place in global theme park history. The park was named World’s Leading Theme Park 2025 at last years World Travel Awards.

Boeing and SCAT Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its fleet and boost capacity with the fuel-efficient 737 MAX. The airline’s previously unidentified order for five more 737-9 jets will support operational efficiency and expand longer-range single-aisle service, including more routes to Europe. SCAT also converted five 737-8 jets from a previous order to the larger 737-9