Travel Advisories

Closure of Hotel Beaches in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Please be advised that all hotel and resort beaches in Ras Al Khaimah are closed with immediate effect until further notice.

OCTOBER 29, 2026

Grand Canyon National Park Flood

All overnight hotel accommodations inside Grand Canyon National Park are closed indefinitely following severe flash flooding along Bright Angel Creek.

The National Park Service has announced tentative plans to begin restoring water service to the South Rim in mid to late November, which could allow for a phased return to overnight guest operations. These dates are estimates and could change as repairs progress.

Visitors are advised to check the NPS website for the latest updates before traveling, as conditions are changing rapidly.

Current Park Access

  • The South Rim remains open for day visits under Stage 4 water restrictions. Visitors must conserve water, with limited faucet access and dry camping only. All fires are prohibited.

  • Visitors are encouraged to arrive prepared with drinking water and conserve water throughout their visit.

  • Hotels outside the park are still operational.

Please contact our Client Services team by emailing bookings@bonotel.com regarding any affected bookings.

Hotel Closures through November 19, 2026:

  • El Tovar - Grand Canyon (Hotel ID: 92)

  • Bright Angel Lodge (Hotel ID: 89116)

  • Maswik Lodge (Hotel ID: 94)

  • Yavapai Lodge (Hotel ID: 4991)

  • Thunderbird Lodge (Grand Canyon) (Hotel ID: 96)

UPDATED OCTOBER 16, 2026

Yosemite National Park - Timed Entry Reservations are NOT Needed for 2026

UPDATE: Yosemite National Park announced it will no longer use a timed reservation system in 2026. The decision follows a comprehensive evaluation of traffic patterns, parking availability and visitor use during the 2025 season.

Without a reservation system in place, Yosemite will broaden its use of operational strategies that proved effective during the 2025 season. These include:

  • Real-time traffic monitoring to identify and respond quickly to congestion hotspots.

  • Active parking management in Yosemite Valley to maximize available capacity.

  • Additional staffing at key intersections and decision points during peak periods.

  • Improved visitor information through road condition alerts, congestion warnings and trip-planning tools.

  • Expanded guidance encouraging weekday visitation, when parking and traffic conditions are more favorable.

  • Promoting recreation outside Yosemite Valley, including Tuolumne Meadows, Wawona, Hetch Hetchy and other high-quality destinations across the park.

Visitors traveling in 2026 are encouraged to:

  • Plan visits early, especially for weekends and holiday periods.

  • Consider weekday trips for lower congestion and greater parking availability.

  • Explore options for hiking, sightseeing and recreation outside Yosemite Valley.

  • Check the park website for real-time conditions, seasonal updates and trip-planning tools.

Visit the park site to learn more >

UPDATED February 19, 2026

Important Update: National Park Entrance Fee Changes for 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, the cost of the America the Beautiful Annual Pass for non-U.S. residents will increase from $80 to $250. This pass is valid for 12 months and provides entry to all U.S. National Parks as well as many federal recreation sites. It covers one non-commercial vehicle or two motorbikes.

Without an annual pass, international visitors will pay standard park admission fees — for example, currently $35 per vehicle at Grand Canyon and Yosemite — plus an additional $100 per person, per park, making the annual pass the most cost-effective option.

The additional $100 per person fee will apply at the following parks:

  • Acadia National Park

  • Bryce Canyon National Park

  • Everglades National Park

  • Glacier National Park

  • Grand Canyon National Park

  • Grand Teton National Park

  • Rocky Mountain National Park

  • Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

  • Yellowstone National Park

  • Yosemite National Park

  • Zion National Park


How to Purchase the Annual Pass?

"Digital” Annual Passes can be purchased here: nps.gov. The price will remain $80 until December 31, and the pass will be valid through December 2026.

The online purchase process is simple, and the digital pass can be saved to an Apple Wallet. A printable paper version is also available. Please note: many parks have limited cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, so ensure the pass is saved to your device or printed in advance.

UPDATED DECEMBER 2, 2025

Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel Restrictions

The restrictions on vehicle size for the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel are set to begin in mid-2026. Specifically, vehicles exceeding 11 feet 4 inches tall, 7 feet 10 inches wide, or 35 feet 9 inches long, or weighing over 50,000 pounds, will be rerouted. This change is part of a broader effort to address safety concerns and protect the historic highway and tunnel.

CURRENT RESTRICTIONS

Depending on the size of the vehicle, guests may not be able to travel through the Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel on SR-9 between Zion National Park’s south and east entrances. The following are currently prohibited in the tunnel:

  • Vehicles over 13 feet 1 inch tall (4.2 meters)

  • Semi-Trucks

  • Vehicles carrying hazardous materials

  • Vehicles weighing more than 50,000 pounds (22,680 kilograms)

  • Single vehicles over 40 feet long (12.2 meters)

  • Vehicles and trailers with combined length over 50 feet (15.5. meters)

  • Bicyclists

  • Pedestrians

UPDATED AUGUST 4, 2025