Royalton to Manage Two Cancun Resorts in December
Royalton Hotels & Resorts will officially take over management of Royalton Riviera Cancun and Royalton Hideaway Riviera Cancun on December… Read More »
Azamara Launches 2025 Travel Advisor Celebration
Azamara Cruises has unveiled its 2025 Travel Advisor Celebration, a new initiative recognizing the vital role travel advisors play in… Read More »
Mike Julius Retires After 36 Years at Carnival
Carnival Cruise Line is bidding farewell to one of its most influential leaders as Mike Julius retires after 36 years… Read More »
Legend of the Seas Marks Float-Out Ceremony
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas, the line’s third Icon Class ship, has reached a major milestone on its journey… Read More »
Disney Adventure Begins Crucial Sea Trials
Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Adventure, has reached an important milestone in its journey toward launch. On Monday,… Read More »
Sandos Caracol Rebrands as Nature Resort & Water Park
Sandos Hotels & Resorts has announced the renaming of Sandos Caracol Eco Resort in Playa del Carmen to Sandos Caracol… Read More »
US Hotel Industry Faces Declines in July 2025
The U.S. hotel industry recorded another month of decline in July 2025, with key performance metrics falling compared to the… Read More »
August’s Biggest Hotel and Resort Updates
August brought major developments across the hospitality sector, from exciting new resort openings to shifting financial forecasts among leading hotel… Read More »
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 »