Europeans plan to travel more than ever, according to a recent Eurobarometer survey. The report shows that, like in previous years, the vast majority of Europeans have plans in place to go on holiday abroad and some of them are willing to increase their spending while holidaying.

The Treasury Department is willing to consider applicants for licenses and may allow the ferry companies to provide a cruise-like experience provided they introduce a third location — say, another Caribbean-island stop between Cuba and the return trip home.

Summer travel on U.S. airlines is expected to reach an all-time high this year on the wings of a strong U.S. economy, Washington-based trade group Airlines for America said on Monday. The group estimates that about 222 million passengers will fly on U.S. airlines from June through August.

The report highlights the emerging travel trends in Brazil, South America and the Caribbean, similar to the WTM Global Trends Report which is presented annually at WTM in London. The forecast period is for 2013-2018.

 
 
 

In a statement GBTA attributed the estimates to the fall in oil prices and increased consumer spending. Projections for 2016 indicate that business travel will grow by 1.8 percent, while spending will increase by 5.8 percent.

The rapprochement between the United States and Cuba could mean that tens of thousands of U.S. yachts could soon descend on the island, an influx for which the country's infrastructure is not prepared, Agence France-Presse reported. However, U.S. President Barack Obama could  hand down an executive order soon.

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