Travel Advisor Month: Earn Up to $5,000 Bonus
This Travel Advisor Appreciation Month, Villas of Distinction is saying thank you to our valued travel advisor partners with an… Read More »
Marriott to Acquire citizenM Brand for $355M
Marriott International has reached an agreement to acquire global lifestyle hotel brand citizenM for $355 million, adding 36 operating hotels… Read More »
CLIA Names 2025 Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Winners
Cruise Lines International Association announced the recipients of its 2025 Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards on April 24, 2025,… Read More »
Hurtigruten Expeditions Unveils First ESG Report
Hurtigruten Expeditions has released its inaugural independent Environmental, Social, and Governance report, titled “Navigating for a Greener Future,” marking the… Read More »
New Norovirus Strain Drives Cruise Ship Outbreaks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified a newly dominant norovirus strain that may be behind the recent… Read More »
Port Canaveral Breaks Passenger Records with 925,994 Guests
Port Canaveral has set a new record for passenger traffic, welcoming 925,994 guests in March 2025, marking a 16 percent… Read More »
Tariffs Spur Auto Frenzy but Curb Other U.S. Spending
Across the country, car buyers have rushed to dealerships ahead of looming tariffs, and some shoppers even upgraded their iPhones… Read More »
Beaches Ocho Rios to Close for Major Renovation
Sandals Resorts International has announced that Beaches Ocho Rios will close on May 31 for a comprehensive renovation under its… Read More »
Villa Bookings Surge in Top International Markets
Villas of Distinction has reported significant year-over-year growth in Q1 2025, underscoring rising demand among luxury travelers for curated villa… Read More »
Americans Lead Surge in Overseas Travel as U.S. Arrivals Decline
Americans are increasingly choosing international vacations even as foreign visitor numbers to the United States slide, according to government data… Read More »
Sandals Releases CSR Report Showcasing 40 Years Impact
Sandals Resorts International has published its latest Corporate Social Responsibility report, “Love Exceeds Expectations,” detailing more than four decades of… Read More »
Policy Turbulence Weighs on U.S. Hotels
Federal funding shifts, an escalating trade war and heightened border restrictions have combined to dampen U.S. hotel performance in recent… Read More »
Celestyal Discovery Pioneers Biofuel in Greek Waters
Celestyal Cruises is championing sustainable cruising with Celestyal Discovery, the first cruise ship to operate in Greek waters using a… Read More »
Short-Term Rentals Face Growth Challenges Amid Rising Standards
Once a pandemic-era favorite, the short-term rental (STR) sector now stands at a crossroads as its growth plateaus and consumer… Read More »
FTC Sues Uber Over Deceptive Billing, Cancellation Practices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing company of charging customers for… Read More »
Amadeus and Google Team Up to Improve Airline Dynamic Pricing
Amadeus and Google have partnered to help airlines improve dynamic pricing accuracy on Google Flight Search. The collaboration addresses challenges… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech News: Expedia, FLYR, PayPal, Virgin Atlantic
Here’s a roundup of this week’s key travel technology updates across the global industry. FLYR and Ennismore:Ennismore has been using… 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 »
Emilia‑Romagna Tourism Surges on Expanded Air Links
Emilia‑Romagna is experiencing a tourism revival as international arrivals and overnight stays surpassed pre‑pandemic levels in 2024, according to Roberta… Read More »
IDeaS Launches AI-Powered Marketing Tool for Hotel Campaigns
Hospitality revenue management software company IDeaS has introduced IDeaS Spotlight, a new AI-driven tool designed to help hotel marketers optimize… Read More »
CDC Cruise Ship Inspection Team Slashed Amid Soaring Norovirus Outbreaks
In a move drawing widespread concern across the public health and travel sectors, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F…. Read More »
Rio Las Vegas Debuts $340M Renovation
Rio Las Vegas is undergoing a dramatic transformation with a $340 million renovation that breathes new life into the iconic… Read More »