Major Data Broker Sells Airline Passenger Data to the Government in Secret Deal
Many travelers expect a lack of privacy when flying, given TSA scans, baggage searches, and in-flight recordings. However, what most… Read More »
Sandals Expands Coral Conservation Programs
Sandals Resorts and the Sandals Foundation have announced a major expansion of their coral reef restoration efforts across the Caribbean,… Read More »
Secrets and Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resorts Set to Open in 2025
Two upscale all-inclusive resorts are preparing to debut in the Dominican Republic’s emerging Playa Esmeralda region, with the adults-only Secrets… Read More »
Philippines Slams AirAsia MOVE Over Overpriced Flight Tickets
AirAsia is under fire in the Philippines after its online travel agency, AirAsia MOVE, was accused of dramatically overcharging for… Read More »
RIU Plaza Expands Urban Hotel Presence in Key Cities
RIU Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its global footprint with the ongoing expansion of its RIU Plaza brand, which caters… Read More »
Hilton Opens 1,000th Hotel, Expands Luxury Portfolio
Hilton has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 1,000th hotel in the luxury and lifestyle category, capping… Read More »
Hyatt Launches New Upscale Brand ‘Unscripted by Hyatt’
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has introduced a new brand, Unscripted by Hyatt, expanding its Essentials portfolio with an upscale offering aimed… Read More »
Villas of Distinction Extends Bonus Commission Offer for Advisors
Villas of Distinction has announced an extension of its popular bonus commission offer, giving travel advisors the opportunity to earn… Read More »
Global Hotels Face Changes Amid Growth and Controversies
May brought a wave of news in the hotel and resort world, spanning new development projects, controversial headlines, and impactful… Read More »
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 »
Jamaica Shines with Three New AAA Four Diamond Hotels
Jamaica has emerged as a standout in the latest AAA Four Diamond awards, claiming three of the newest entries on… Read More »
Grand Bahama’s Grand Lucayan to Become Cruise Guest Hotspot by 2028
Cruise travelers to Grand Bahama will soon have a major new attraction, as Concord Wilshire Capital has acquired the Grand… 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 »
Cruise Crime Rates Far Lower Than on Land
Despite recent headlines highlighting isolated incidents such as the massive brawl aboard Carnival Jubilee and an alleged murder on MSC… Read More »
Wynn Resorts Fined $5.5M Over Gaming Oversight Lapse
Wynn Resorts has been hit with a $5.5 million fine by the Nevada Gaming Commission after regulators found the company… 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 »