Fireworks & Festivals: Six international fireworks teams are set to light up Traverse City this weekend, with organizers expecting about 11,000 attendees and a finale crowning the winner Saturday. Road-Trip Travel Ideas: Canada’s Trans Canada Trail spans about 28,000 km and links communities across provinces and territories, offering year-round routes for hikers, cyclists, skiers and more. Luxury Stays: Abercrombie & Kent’s A&K Sanctuary plans Samkani Camp at Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni, launching in late 2027 with five Airstream suites and a stargazing lounge. Food Tourism: Avis spotlights Pizzo, Calabria as Europe’s top “underrated” gelato destination, citing its gelaterias and the local tartufo di Pizzo. Tourist Taxes Watch: The UK’s proposed overnight visitor levy could let England mayors set uncapped rates by 2028, with debate over whether it will deter travelers. Travel Disruptions: Heavy rain and flash flooding hit metro Atlanta, closing an I-285 ramp near the airport and causing delays at Hartsfield-Jackson. 9/11 Travel Legacy: Charlotte travelers marked 25 years since TSA changes, as some security rules are scaled back while many say they still feel safe. Tourism Policy: Fiji’s tourism sector backs the government’s HIV crisis response while confirming the country remains open to visitors. Industry Shakeups: Another UK travel company has been ordered to close under insolvency, with trips canceled.