Why Travel Brands Rely on Google Ads—and How to Break Free
Travel companies remain deeply reliant on Google Ads, with some generating up to 80% of their web traffic from the… Read More »
Costa Cruises Eyes US Growth with New Itineraries
Costa Cruises is stepping up its push into the North American market by spotlighting its popular Western Mediterranean and Caribbean… Read More »
Travel Advisors Explore Baja Ahead of Tianguis Turístico
Nearly 50 leading travel advisors from around the world gathered in Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula this spring for an immersive… Read More »
Sandals Milestone Celebration—Offer Ends in 70 Days
Create your dream destination wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or special celebration at Sandals Resorts and enjoy unforgettable extras designed just for… Read More »
CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck on GetYourGuide’s Growth and AI
Johannes Reck, CEO and co-founder of GetYourGuide, shared insights on the company’s strategy, the evolving experiences sector, and the role… Read More »
HomeToGo’s Bodo Thielmann Talks AI, M&A, and Vacation Rentals
As Phocuswright Europe approaches, PhocusWire spotlights key speakers, including Bodo Thielmann, chief investment director at HomeToGo. Thielmann will join the… Read More »
Amadeus Sees Q1 Profit Rise Amid Global Travel Uncertainty
Amadeus has reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, highlighting double-digit profit growth despite ongoing global uncertainty. Group revenue rose 9% year… Read More »
NextTrip Secures $3M Credit Line to Boost Growth and Marketing
NextTrip, a travel booking and media technology company, has secured a $3 million revolving credit line from its chairman, Don… Read More »
Expedia Hit by US Travel Slump, Canada Bookings Down 30%
Expedia Group reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results, with bookings and revenue in line with guidance but impacted by softening U.S…. Read More »
IHG Reports 3.5% US Room Revenue Growth
InterContinental Hotels Group is standing firm on its full-year outlook even as competitors scale back profit forecasts amid what analysts… Read More »
Bridging the Gap Between Sustainable Travel Intentions and Action
While travelers increasingly express interest in sustainable travel, their actions often fall short. A growing gap exists between intention and… Read More »
Carnival Debuts Ticketless Shore Excursion App
Carnival Cruise Line is piloting a new mobile application that eliminates the need for physical shore excursion tickets, aiming to… Read More »
Mexico Slashes Cruise Tax to $5 Per Person
Mexico announced that as of July 1, 2025, the non-resident duty tax on cruise passengers will be five dollars per… Read More »
Erin Douglas Advances to MSC U.S. Trade Sales SVP
MSC Cruises has promoted Erin Douglas to Senior Vice President of Trade Sales for the United States, effective May 12…. Read More »
Marriott Cuts 2025 Revenue Outlook Amid Tariff Impact
Marriott International has trimmed its 2025 room revenue growth forecast to between 1.5 percent and 3.5 percent, down from its… Read More »
Hurtigruten Launches $300 Booking Bonus & Marketing Tool
HX is thanking travel advisors with a $300 booking incentive and a co-branded marketing solution designed to simplify expedition bookings… Read More »
MGM Resorts Dubai Complex to Open in Q3 2027
MGM Resorts International has confirmed that its long-awaited Dubai resort will be finished in the third quarter of 2027, as… Read More »
AmaWaterways Rewards Advisors This May
AmaWaterways is celebrating Travel Advisor Appreciation Month with a suite of special incentives designed to thank its trade partners for… Read More »
Hurtigruten Launches $12K Cruise Giveaway for Advisors
In celebration of Travel Advisor Appreciation Month, Hurtigruten is unveiling its most generous giveaway yet: a cruise package valued at… Read More »
Regent Rewards Advisors with $300 Gift Card & $10K Cash
In celebration of Travel Advisor Appreciation Month, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a new set of incentives through its… Read More »
Port Canaveral Launches $500M Infrastructure Overhaul
Port Canaveral has announced a $500 million investment in a sweeping infrastructure overhaul designed to modernize cruise terminals, expand cargo… Read More »
Viking Rewards Advisors $100 Per Booking in May
Viking is marking Travel Advisor Appreciation Month by offering its travel advisor partners a generous $100 bonus on their Viking… Read More »