Monthly Archives: June 2025

Waldorf Astoria New York has announced an exclusive partnership with perfume house Fueguia 1833 to introduce its signature scent, 301 Park Avenue, which will be integrated throughout the public spaces of the hotel and residences of the iconic property. The scent, named after the address of the legendary hotel, is a tribute to timeless artisanry, […]

Carnival Cruise Line will launch its new loyalty program with new features, new ways to earn status, new reward categories and a new name: Carnival Rewards. The new program will take effect in June 2026, providing guests plenty of time to learn about the changes while they continue to earn status in the current Very […]

Royal Caribbean has announced musical icon Diana Ross as the official godmother of Star of the Seas when the Icon Class ship debuts August 2025. With her music inspiring generations of families, Ross will take the stage to welcome the newest family vacation sailing from Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL in August. As godmother, Ross will […]

With the summer travel season almost here and the cost of travel continuing to increase, many travelers are looking for ways to save. But in trying to cut expenses, even seasoned travelers can overlook key protections and make mistakes when it comes to purchasing travel insurance. Squaremouth has unveiled the top five travel insurance mistakes […]

Amadeus, as part of its global “Community Impact” program, focused on digital inclusion and job skills in travel, has announced an expanded partnership with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) to support the global growth of the Alliance’s “Employability Program.” This initiative aims to improve youth employment and promote inclusivity by providing young people […]

ALG Vacations (ALGV) has announced the appointment of Jermaine Humphrey as regional sales director for the Western Region, signaling “a renewed commitment to the travel advisor community across the Heartland, Mountain and Western regions of the U.S.” The appointment is part of a broader sales team realignment focused on delivering enhanced support in this growing […]

Earlier this week, Travel Agent reported that Travel Leaders Network President John Lovell would be leaving the company at the end of June for a new opportunity with Virgin Voyages. From Virgin Voyages: Lovell’s appointment represents “a significant strategic acquisition.” According to the cruise line, “his decision to join the company signals deep industry validation […]

The Travel Corporation has announced a globally aligned strategic growth plan that marks the next chapter for Touring & Cruise Divisions. The plan is designed to strengthen brand and product leadership, unlock scale and better support trade partners through enhanced investment and global capability. For Tour Brands, all global sales functions will now report to […]

Travel Planners International (TPI) has announced a new partnership with Tern, a CRM and software platform, to deliver enhanced technology solutions for its extensive network of travel advisors. This partnership represents a significant investment in TPI’s ongoing commitment to supporting advisors with tools that help them grow and scale their businesses. “Partnering with the right […]

Contiki is expanding its portfolio with the launch of four new trips in Africa. Designed to make bucket-list safaris more accessible to younger audiences, each new itinerary, across Kenya, Tanzania, Eswatini and South Africa, delivers the classic safari experience with added adrenaline and cultural immersion, without the premium price tag. The launch follows a notable […]