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Memorial Day weekend is expected to be one of the busiest travel periods in years, with AAA predicting 43.8 million travelers. Popular destinations include Las Vegas, New York, and Los Angeles. The FAA anticipates a significant surge in flights, especially on May 23. Travelers are advised to check weather forecasts and traffic updates to avoid delays.
European hotspots are experiencing a surge in tourism this summer, with some destinations expected to exceed 2019 records. American tourists, motivated by "revenge tourism" and undeterred by higher prices and crowds, are leading the upswing. However, sustainability concerns have been largely ignored, with a focus on revenue and the present rather than long-term consequences. While travel to and within Europe is still down 10% from 2019, Greece and Spain are seeing an increase in visitors. The rise in short-term apartment rentals is contributing to overcrowding in cities like Rome and Venice, impacting local residents and services.