July Air Ticket Sales Hit Record $8.1 Billion
U.S. travel agencies reported record-breaking air ticket sales in July, reflecting the continued strength of air travel demand. According to… Read More »
Luxury Travel Booms as Economy Struggles
The U.S. travel industry is reflecting the broader K-shaped economy, with fortunes diverging sharply between luxury and mainstream segments. High-end… Read More »
Canadians, Europeans Skip U.S. Travel in 2025
Once a top destination for international tourists, the U.S. is now facing a sharp decline in visitors from its closest… Read More »
Stricter US Immigration Rules Hit Air Travel Demand
International airlines are reporting a decline in demand for flights to and from the United States, attributing the drop to… Read More »
Is Artificial Intelligence Fueling Growth or Creating a Bubble?
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most powerful economic drivers in the United States in 2025, reshaping the way… Read More »
U.S. Issues Level 2 Travel Alert for Antarctica Cruises
The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Antarctica, urging travelers to “exercise increased caution”… Read More »
Lindblad Expeditions Reports Record Sales Week in July
Lindblad Expeditions has announced the most successful seven-day sales period in its history, marking a new milestone for the expedition… Read More »
MSC Showcases Sustainability Progress in 2024 Rep
MSC Group’s Cruise Division, which includes MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting measurable progress… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Passengers Stranded in Hawaii After Tsunami Warning
Several passengers sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America were left stranded in Hawaii after the ship departed early… Read More »
Faye Expands Beyond Insurance With OTA Launch
Travel insurance startup Faye is entering the online travel agency space, signing Ski.com as its first official partner in a… Read More »
Sandals Launches New Sale and Extends Advisor Incentives
Sandals Resorts has unveiled its “Feel the Warmth” sale, offering guests up to $1,500 in instant credit, zero percent Flex… Read More »
Celestyal Cruises Launches Enhanced Sail & Stay Tool for Advisors
Celestyal Cruises has introduced an upgraded version of its cruise and land package tool for travel advisors, rebranded for the… Read More »
Top Cruise Industry Highlights and Updates From July 2025
July 2025 was a busy month for the cruise industry, marked by ship debuts, new private destinations, record sales, and… Read More »
Ground Transport Leaders Push for Seamless Travel
At Phocuswright Europe, executives from Omio, BlaBlaCar, and Rail Europe highlighted the ongoing push for interoperability in the fragmented ground… Read More »
Best and Worst Places in Europe for Expats
A new survey of over 12,000 expats reveals the best places to live in Europe for work-life balance and overall… Read More »
Travel Startup Funding Slows Further in Q2 2025
Travel startup funding took another hit in the second quarter of 2025, slipping to just $800 million, down from about… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Raises 2025 Profit Outlook Despite Q2 Dip
Royal Caribbean Group, parent company of Royal Caribbean International, Silversea Cruises, and Celebrity Cruises, has released its second-quarter financial results,… Read More »
NCL Unveils Private Island Expansion Plans With New Waterpark
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed details of its $150 million expansion of Great Stirrup Cay, the line’s private island in… Read More »
Reiwa Travel and PKSHA Aim to Redefine Online Travel in Japan
Reiwa Travel, a bold new player in Japan’s online travel market, is partnering with AI venture builder PKSHA Technology to… Read More »
Sandals Hosts Battle of the General Managers Virtual Event
Sandals Resorts is inviting travel advisors to its newest virtual event, the Battle of the General Managers, on Thursday, July… Read More »
Sonesta Signs 31 Franchise Deals, Opens 10 Hotels in 2025
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced strong growth in the first half of 2025 with 31 new franchise agreements and 10… Read More »
July Hotel News: Openings, Renovations & Marriott CFO Change
July brought significant developments in the hotel and resort industry, from major leadership changes to new openings, renovations, and brand… Read More »