Cruise Lines Expand with New Ships and River Routes
May 2025 has brought a wave of exciting developments across the cruise industry, signaling a dynamic start to the summer… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Boosts Travel Advisor Support With New Leadership
Virgin Voyages has announced key leadership changes and a refreshed sales organization to reinforce its commitment to travel advisors, or… Read More »
Sitka Voters Reject Proposal to Limit Cruise Tourism
Voters in Sitka, Alaska, have decisively voted down a proposal that would have placed strict limits on cruise tourism. In… Read More »
Azamara Cruises Partners with Procell to Launch Smart Battery Management System
Azamara Cruises has announced a new partnership with Procell, the professional brand of Duracell, to implement Procell InSite—a cutting-edge battery-powered… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line to Expand Year-Round Operations in Galveston by 2027
Disney Cruise Line is set to significantly grow its presence in Galveston, Texas, beginning in 2027, transitioning from seasonal to… Read More »
Japan and South Korea Launch Fast-Track Immigration Pilot
Japan and South Korea will begin a month-long pilot program in June allowing citizens of each country to use dedicated… Read More »
Hurtigruten Boosts Signature Fleet with Midnatsol
Hurtigruten is responding to surging interest in authentic coastal voyages by doubling capacity for its premium Signature sailings next summer,… Read More »
Cruise Passengers Rise to 34.6 Million in 2024
The cruise industry sustained robust momentum in 2024, welcoming 34.6 million passengers—up nine percent from 31.7 million travelers in 2023—according… Read More »
How Heat Waves are Shaping the Future of European Summer Holidays
With temperatures in southern Europe reaching upwards of 40°C this summer, tourists are starting to rethink their classic Mediterranean vacations…. Read More »
Wyndham Rewards Debuts Experiences and Applebee’s
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is elevating its loyalty program with two major initiatives: a partnership with Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill +… Read More »
Senate Unanimously Passes No Tax on Tips Bill
The Senate unanimously approved the “No Tax on Tips” bill on May 20, establishing a tax deduction of up to… Read More »
U.S. Issues Travel Advisory for Switzerland Amid Safety Concerns
The U.S. Department of State has issued a new travel advisory for Switzerland, assigning it a Level 1 designation, which… Read More »
Iain Powell Named Hurtigruten Chief Commercial Officer
Hurtigruten has appointed Iain Powell as its new Chief Commercial Officer, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to… Read More »
Star of the Seas Embarks on Maiden Sea Trials
Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel, the Star of the Seas, ventured into open waters this week as it achieved a pivotal… Read More »
Sandals Emerald Bay Villas Mistakenly Listed for Auction
Part of the shuttered Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma was erroneously listed for public auction by the Bahamas Department… Read More »
Travel Advisor Teatime Highlights Asia Booking Trends
Travel Advisor Teatime’s latest episode features Keisha Adriano, President and CEO of Travelwise International, as she reveals emerging trends and… Read More »
Spain Orders Airbnb to Suspend 66,000 Listings
Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry has mandated that Airbnb block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings on its platform for failing to… Read More »
Four Seasons Yachts Secures €400M for Second Vessel
Four Seasons Yachts has obtained financing to design and build its second luxury vessel through a landmark agreement with Italian… Read More »
Fiesta Americana Launches Exclusive Advisor Rewards
For a limited time, we’re rolling out the red carpet for travel advisors! Register for Fiesta Americana Travelty by May… Read More »
Riviera Travel Appoints Schmit As VP Sales
Riviera Travel has named industry veteran Eric Schmit as vice president of sales for North America, deepening the company’s commitment… Read More »
Victory Cruise Lines Teams with Wright Foundation
Victory Cruise Lines has forged an educational partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for its 2025 Great Lakes season,… Read More »