VIC Tourism News

It wasn’t just Washington, DC that set a new tourism record last year—Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Hawaii, and Colorado all did the same, driven by an unprecedented surge in travel demand, major events, and a powerful return of international visitors. From blockbuster sports and cultural festivals to deep-pocketed travelers from countries like India and Canada, the United States saw a coast-to-coast tourism boom that not only eclipsed pre-pandemic levels but set new all-time highs. What began as a hopeful rebound turned into a full-scale wave that lifted cities, states, and local economies across the map—and changed the travel landscape in ways that will ripple well into 2025.

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Meta's platforms are under scrutiny for allowing scam ads, with reports of fraud linked to Zelle transactions. Critics question Meta's commitment to user safety.

United Airlines Flight 1169 to Los Angeles returned to Hawaii after a "potential security concern" aboard the plane. The FBI and police are investigating.

Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

A 15th-century medieval ring was recently unearthed at Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow, Poland. The piece of jewelry was found beneath rubble in a king's fortification.

The U.K. has seen a surge in treasure discoveries, with 1,363 finds in 2024. Key locations such as Norfolk and Yorkshire are drawing tourists as well as metal detecting enthusiasts.

Beloved Washington doctor, Dr. Dennis Smith, died during a Grand Canyon hike. Known for his fitness and orthopedic work, his death may have been a freak accident, a colleague said.

WWE women's wrestling star Zoey Stark wrote a post following her devastating knee injury she suffered during a crucial match on "Monday Night Raw."

Liberal strategists seeking tens of millions to build army of liberal influencers following election defeat to "compete culturally" with President Donald Trump, a new report says.

Kris Jenner stuns with a youthful new look in Paris, resembling her daughters. Kim Kardashian celebrates her legal apprenticeship completion in Los Angeles.

Lincoln's assassination artifacts, including gloves and a "wanted" poster, fetched high bids at an auction to repay a loan by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation.

A report from The Daily Beast alleged that Disney CEO Bob Iger and ABC executives have reportedly asked the co-hosts of "The View" to relax their political rhetoric.

A former spokesperson for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is helping handle PR questions about the new book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson about Biden's mental decline.

Michael Jordan's longtime agent, David Falk, took a swipe at Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for "cherry-picking" his championship teams.

Authorities raid Elias Rodriguez's Chicago apartment after he allegedly killed two Israeli embassy workers outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C.

After winning his first NBA MVP award, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous Alexander's mother left an emotional voicemail for her son.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un faces embarrassment after a failed naval destroyer launch. The incident prompts an investigation and highlights military modernization efforts.

Nearly two weeks after Taylor Swift was subpoenaed as a witness in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's heated legal dispute, the Grammy Award-winning pop star is no longer required to testify

New research shows that junk food intake can be detected in blood and urine samples, offering a potential breakthrough in tracking ultraprocessed food consumption.