Marriott CALA Growth Record-Breaking Deals
Marriott International is making waves in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) with record-breaking expansion in 2024. The hospitality giant… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Optimism Fuels Cruise Demand
Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty remains upbeat about the future of cruise vacations despite ongoing economic uncertainty. In a… Read More »
MSC Cruises Launches Winter 2026-27 Bookings
MSC Cruises has officially opened bookings for its highly anticipated winter 2026-27 season, promising an exciting lineup of itineraries and… Read More »
American Express Acquires Center for Expense Management Tech
American Express has announced its acquisition of Center, a payment and expense management technology provider, aiming to integrate its software… Read More »
Trip.com Group and WTTC Highlight Transformative Technologies in Travel
Trip.com Group and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have unveiled a comprehensive report at ITB Berlin, identifying 16… Read More »
AI in Cybersecurity: Travel Brands Face New Challenges and Opportunities
As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies evolve, the cybersecurity landscape for travel brands is facing significant changes. The introduction of low-cost… Read More »
Marriott Expands Record EMEA Deals
Marriott International, Inc. has made a historic impact in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region by signing a… Read More »
HX Unveils New Indigo Blue and Sand Livery
HX, formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions, is taking a bold step forward with a complete makeover of its fleet’s appearance…. Read More »
Mews Secures $75M for Expansion in U.S. and Europe, Boosts AI Capabilities
Hospitality technology firm Mews has successfully raised $75 million to support its strategic expansion in the United States, Germany, Austria,… Read More »
Summer Launches SummerOS for Enhanced Management of Short-Term Rentals
Summer, originally a rent-to-own initiative in the short-term rental (STR) market, has transitioned into a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business with the… Read More »
Alexa+ Set to Transform Travel Research and Planning
Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, a new iteration of its artificial intelligence assistant, designed to seamlessly integrate into everyday life with… Read More »
Margaritaville Roatán Resort Breaks Ground
Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Island Shipping, S. de R.L., have officially celebrated the groundbreaking of… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Enhances Group Bookings Program
Virgin Voyages is set to make group bookings easier and more rewarding for travel advisors with an updated program that… Read More »
Expedia Group Announces Job Cuts Amidst Strategic Reallocations
Expedia Group has initiated a significant round of layoffs, as confirmed by employee posts on LinkedIn and a company statement… Read More »
Phocuswright and WiT Spark Travel Innovation at Dubai Event as Middle East Tourism Surges
Next month, Phocuswright and Web in Travel (WiT) are set to return to the Middle East, spotlighting the region’s burgeoning… Read More »
Rising Cruise Traffic Spurs More Water Violations in Alaska
Alaska is facing a growing environmental challenge as increased cruise ship visitation has led to a significant spike in water-quality… Read More »
New Latin America Hotel Developments
Latin America’s hospitality scene is booming with fresh accommodation options, ranging from internationally branded properties to unique boutique hotels. Recent… Read More »
Amadeus Achieves Double-Digit Growth, Strong 2024 Results
Amadeus, the Spain-based technology company, reported a significant revenue increase in its 2024 financial year, with group revenue reaching €6.1… Read More »
February’s Top Hotel & Resort Headlines
As winter turns to spring, the hotel and resort sector saw a flurry of major news in February 2025. Here’s… Read More »
Four Seasons White Lotus-Inspired Private Jet Journey
Four Seasons is redefining luxury travel with its innovative Private Jet Experience, drawing inspiration from the hit HBO Original Series,… Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Beats Q4 Profit Expectations
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings delivered a strong fourth-quarter performance in 2024, exceeding profit expectations and demonstrating robust demand for cruise… Read More »
February 2025: Cruise Industry’s Big News Roundup
Although February may be the shortest month of the year, it certainly wasn’t lacking in headline-making moments from the cruise… Read More »