Villas of Distinction Extends Bonus Commission Offer for Advisors
Villas of Distinction has announced an extension of its popular bonus commission offer, giving travel advisors the opportunity to earn… Read More »
Global Hotels Face Changes Amid Growth and Controversies
May brought a wave of news in the hotel and resort world, spanning new development projects, controversial headlines, and impactful… Read More »
Cruise Lines Expand with New Ships and River Routes
May 2025 has brought a wave of exciting developments across the cruise industry, signaling a dynamic start to the summer… Read More »
Virgin Voyages Boosts Travel Advisor Support With New Leadership
Virgin Voyages has announced key leadership changes and a refreshed sales organization to reinforce its commitment to travel advisors, or… Read More »
Sitka Voters Reject Proposal to Limit Cruise Tourism
Voters in Sitka, Alaska, have decisively voted down a proposal that would have placed strict limits on cruise tourism. In… Read More »
Azamara Cruises Partners with Procell to Launch Smart Battery Management System
Azamara Cruises has announced a new partnership with Procell, the professional brand of Duracell, to implement Procell InSite—a cutting-edge battery-powered… Read More »
Disney Cruise Line to Expand Year-Round Operations in Galveston by 2027
Disney Cruise Line is set to significantly grow its presence in Galveston, Texas, beginning in 2027, transitioning from seasonal to… Read More »
Industry Leaders Debate AI Agents’ Disruption in Travel
Agentic artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from experimental curiosity to strategic priority, and travel suppliers and intermediaries are scrambling to… Read More »
Personalized Perks Replace Points as Hotel Loyalty Evolves
Traditional points-based programs still resonate with older business travelers, but younger guests want instant, personalized value and will abandon brands… Read More »
Accelya Launches FLX AIViator to Drive Real-Time Airline Revenue with AI
Airline technology company Accelya has introduced FLX AIViator, a new artificial intelligence layer built into its FLX Platform to help… Read More »
Qantas Adds 60,000 Seats on Australia–New Zealand Routes
Qantas is ramping up trans-Tasman operations for the southern summer peak by adding nearly 60,000 extra seats between Australia and… Read More »
Hopper and Lloyds Bank Launch Travel Booking Portal for U.K. Cardholders
HTS, the B2B arm of travel platform Hopper, has partnered with Lloyds Bank to launch a new travel booking portal… Read More »
Wander Raises $50M to Expand Luxury Rentals and AI Platform
Luxury short-term rental startup Wander has secured $50 million in Series B funding to accelerate its global expansion and enhance… Read More »
Jamaica Shines with Three New AAA Four Diamond Hotels
Jamaica has emerged as a standout in the latest AAA Four Diamond awards, claiming three of the newest entries on… Read More »
Grand Bahama’s Grand Lucayan to Become Cruise Guest Hotspot by 2028
Cruise travelers to Grand Bahama will soon have a major new attraction, as Concord Wilshire Capital has acquired the Grand… Read More »
Canadian Travel Agencies Embrace Change Amid Rising Costs
Canada’s travel agency sector is evolving as it navigates growing operational costs, emerging technologies, and a shifting distribution landscape, according… Read More »
COMCO Launches Review of Dertour’s Hotelplan Acquisition
Switzerland’s Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched an in-depth investigation into Dertour Group’s proposed acquisition of Hotelplan Group, citing concerns over… Read More »
Cruise Crime Rates Far Lower Than on Land
Despite recent headlines highlighting isolated incidents such as the massive brawl aboard Carnival Jubilee and an alleged murder on MSC… Read More »
Wynn Resorts Fined $5.5M Over Gaming Oversight Lapse
Wynn Resorts has been hit with a $5.5 million fine by the Nevada Gaming Commission after regulators found the company… Read More »
Google I/O Signals Rapid AI Disruption for Travel
Google’s I/O 2025 keynote confirmed a seismic shift from traditional search toward AI-first discovery and booking, and travel businesses must… Read More »
Global Travel Tech Shifts with AI, Data, Deals
The global travel industry saw a wave of tech-driven partnerships and strategic innovations this week, as companies doubled down on… Read More »
Booking.com Cuts Ties with Affiliate Creators Amid Strategy Shift
Booking.com has terminated direct affiliate partnerships with several travel bloggers and content creators, signaling a major shift in its partner… Read More »