Iain Powell Named Hurtigruten Chief Commercial Officer
Hurtigruten has appointed Iain Powell as its new Chief Commercial Officer, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to… Read More »
Star of the Seas Embarks on Maiden Sea Trials
Royal Caribbean’s newest vessel, the Star of the Seas, ventured into open waters this week as it achieved a pivotal… Read More »
Sandals Emerald Bay Villas Mistakenly Listed for Auction
Part of the shuttered Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Exuma was erroneously listed for public auction by the Bahamas Department… Read More »
Cyber Threats Escalate in Global Travel Industry
Andersen Cheng, CEO of cybersecurity firm Post-Quantum, takes no chances when booking travel—manually entering URLs, avoiding Google links, and never… Read More »
Trip.com Group Kicks Off 2025 with $1.9B in Q1 Revenue
Trip.com Group began 2025 on a strong note, reporting $1.9 billion in revenue for the first quarter, a 16% increase… Read More »
Landing Secures $180M in Debt Financing to Expand Flexible Apartment Network
Flexible-leasing platform Landing has secured $180 million in debt financing to accelerate the adoption of its subscription-based apartment model and… Read More »
Fly Fairly Acquires Gen Z Travel Platform LFG to Boost Discovery and Flexibility
Fly Fairly, a travel booking platform known for its flexible payment options, has acquired Gen Z-focused travel discovery engine LFG… Read More »
Amadeus Acquires Travel Data Firm ForwardKeys
Amadeus has acquired Spanish travel intelligence firm ForwardKeys as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the travel… Read More »
Corporate Travel Managers Cite Tech and Service Gaps
A new survey of nearly 200 corporate travel managers across the U.S. and Canada has revealed growing dissatisfaction with travel… Read More »
Travel Advisor Teatime Highlights Asia Booking Trends
Travel Advisor Teatime’s latest episode features Keisha Adriano, President and CEO of Travelwise International, as she reveals emerging trends and… Read More »
Spain Orders Airbnb to Suspend 66,000 Listings
Spain’s Consumer Rights Ministry has mandated that Airbnb block nearly 66,000 holiday rental listings on its platform for failing to… Read More »
Four Seasons Yachts Secures €400M for Second Vessel
Four Seasons Yachts has obtained financing to design and build its second luxury vessel through a landmark agreement with Italian… Read More »
Experiences Boost Vacation Rentals and RevPAR Alike
Hotels still lead short-term rentals in offering curated extras, but new data shows hosts that embrace experiences quickly close the… Read More »
Hotel Experiences Drive Major RevPAR Gains
Hotels that prioritize guest experiences see significantly higher revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to new research from Turneo, a… Read More »
Eric Hart Returns to Expedia in Strategy Role
Expedia Group has announced the return of Eric Hart as its chief strategy, business and corporate development officer, marking a… Read More »
Fiesta Americana Launches Exclusive Advisor Rewards
For a limited time, we’re rolling out the red carpet for travel advisors! Register for Fiesta Americana Travelty by May… Read More »
Riviera Travel Appoints Schmit As VP Sales
Riviera Travel has named industry veteran Eric Schmit as vice president of sales for North America, deepening the company’s commitment… Read More »
Victory Cruise Lines Teams with Wright Foundation
Victory Cruise Lines has forged an educational partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for its 2025 Great Lakes season,… Read More »
Erin Douglas to Lead U.S. Trade Sales at MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises USA has appointed Erin Douglas as the new senior vice president of U.S. trade sales, a move that… Read More »
BWH Hotel Group Eyes Bold Growth in Middle East
BWH Hotel Group is charting an ambitious expansion plan with a sharp focus on Saudi Arabia and the Middle East,… Read More »
Hawaii Cruise Tax Faces Industry Legal Threats
Hawaii is preparing to implement a new law that would extend its hotel tax to include cruise ships, marking a… Read More »