Monthly Archives: June 2025

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the adults-only, all-inclusive Secrets Baby Beach Aruba. The opening of this resort marks the first Inclusive Collection branded property on the island of Aruba, further strengthening Hyatt’s brand presence in the destination alongside Hyatt Place Aruba Airport and Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa and Casino. Situated near […]

Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio marks its debut in Buenos Aires with the opening of Recoleta Grand, Buenos Aires, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Located in Recoleta district, known for its European charm and rich culture, the property joins Tribute Portfolio’s growing family of independent hotels around the world. Recoleta Grand’s 142 guestrooms, including six suites, feature layered […]

All signs are pointing to another record sales year for Travel Leaders Network, the organization’s executives reported at its EDGE 2025 conference, being held this week at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. North America’s largest travel agency network is also strengthening its booking capabilities, social media and marketing offerings, and cruise programs. Booking Tools and […]

Carnival Corporation achieved a 44 percent reduction in unit food waste in 2024 compared to 2019 levels, surpassing its 2025 target of 40 percent a full year ahead of schedule, the company announced. It added that it is now on track to meet its 2030 goal of a 50 percent reduction. The significant reductions are […]

The latest edition of the Long-Haul Travel Barometer (LHTB 2/2025), published by the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail BV, reveals a drop in long-haul travel sentiment to Europe for the summer season 2025. While global tourism continues to show resilience, growing cost concerns, geopolitical instability, and weakening consumer confidence are influencing consumer decisions across […]

In February at an event in New York City, Travel Leaders Network President John Lovell said the “Golden Age of travel advisors is alive and well,” citing the network’s strong 2024 performance (up 17 percent versus 2023). At the network’s EDGE 2025 conference in Las Vegas this week, Lovell reported that sales continue to boom […]

The Florida Keys & Key West is giving visitors even more reasons to plan a summer getaway with an upgraded airport, more new flights, renovated resorts, new attractions and activities, and innovative sustainability offerings. The modernization of Key West International Airport arrived in May with the opening of a new $118 million Concourse A, eight […]

Riding in a horse-drawn carriage as it slowly ambled upward to the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI, last month, I savored the cool fresh air and admired the vibrant, colorful tulip beds along the route upward. Suddenly, I felt myself taking a deep breath as the majestic profile of this “grand dame” property emerged. […]

If you’re in the mood to surrender to a city’s charms, let it be in Barcelona. Life bubbles in its narrow old town alleys, grand boulevards, and elegant modern district. While Barcelona has an illustrious past — from Roman colony to 14th-century maritime power — it’s enjoyable to throw out the history books and just […]

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled “Funnel Faves,” a new campaign built around the belief that travel advisors are at the heart of great vacations. The new campaign’s launch coincides with the recent appointment of Janet Wygert as Carnival’s senior vice president of sales and trade marketing. Funnel Faves will kick off with a set of […]