AUSTIN

Austin Travel News

Across Austin, coverage here takes in new flight routes, tourism trends, accommodation options and transportation policy. It tracks the travel industry's evolution through the perspective of the city.

Pease Park Conservancy Takes Over Park Upkeep

Pease Park Conservancy Takes Over Park Upkeep

Austin City Council unanimously approved the conservancy assuming operations and maintenance of all 84 acres of Pease Park.

Live Poll

Do you trust nonprofit groups more than city government to maintain your local parks?


Air Travel

Live Poll

Do you think holiday air travel is getting more stressful for you?

Air Travel

Austin Airport Ranks 11th for On-Time Travel

ConsumerAffairs ranked Austin-Bergstrom International Airport among the best U.S. airports for on-time performance and holiday travel disruptions.

Austin Airport Ranks 11th for On-Time Travel

Theme Parks

Live Poll

Do large-scale entertainment attractions like water parks bring positive growth to your local community?

Theme Parks

Circuit of the Americas Plans New Austin Water Park

The Austin entertainment hub aims to expand its resort offerings following a new financial partnership.

Circuit of the Americas Plans New Austin Water Park

National Parks

National Parks

Austin Weighs Return of Mobile Park Cameras

City officials propose up to 10 camera trailers at popular parks after a past pilot linked to fewer vehicle break-ins.


Hotels

Live Poll

Should Austin prioritize using short-term rental tax revenue to fund local arts and cultural programs?

Hotels

Short-term Rental Taxes Fuel Austin City Funds

Revenue from vacation rental platforms helps offset declines caused by the Austin Convention Center reconstruction.

Short-term Rental Taxes Fuel Austin City Funds

Cruises

Live Poll

Do you believe major corporate sponsorships improve the quality of local sports events in your area?

Cruises

MSC Cruises Sponsors 2026 United States Grand Prix

The cruise line continues its Formula 1 partnership with high-profile event branding at the Circuit of the Americas.

MSC Cruises Sponsors 2026 United States Grand Prix

This section follows flight availability, regional tourism developments, seasonal travel trends and infrastructure projects that influence how people reach the area. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it as travel patterns evolve. Access to the city's primary aviation facilities and the expansion of transit options are constant factors in local logistics. Regulatory decisions and changes to infrastructure often dictate the pace of growth in the local visitor economy.