Monthly Archives: August 2025

Travel Planners International (TPI) is rolling out a series of new initiatives aimed at strengthening support for its more than 5,700 advisor members, including leadership changes, new technology partnerships, an advisory committee, and expanded training tools. The company began the year by appointing Jenn Lee as president and chief marketing officer. Since then, it has […]

Sands China Ltd. has now welcomed over 1.1 billion visitors to its properties, a major milestone in the company’s more than two decades of development in Macao. The company celebrated the arrival of its 1.1 billionth guest with a welcome ceremony at its flagship property, The Venetian Macao. During the event, Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive […]

Short-term rental occupancy is down sharply across the United States this summer, according to the latest data from PriceLabs’ monthly “STR Index.” Occupancy rates for August 2025 are pacing 10 percent below 2024 levels in every state, while September is down 12 percent nationwide compared to the same time last year. The decline follows a […]

Delta Air Lines is unlocking even more of Europe for Boston travelers with two new nonstop routes: Madrid (MAD) launching May 16 and Nice (NCE) launching May 17. From sunlit coastlines to storied city streets, these routes bring Europe’s most iconic experiences closer to Boston than ever before. Delta’s new nonstop service from Boston to […]

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy joined Amtrak leaders this week to mark two major announcements: the long-anticipated launch of new Acela trainsets and the Department of Transportation’s plan to retake management of Washington Union Station. Union Station has been under USDOT ownership since the 1980s, but its operations have been overseen through a series […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) announced this week that ASTA Corporate is evolving into what it describes as the “unified, trusted voice” for travel management companies and corporate travel agencies. The organization said the transformation will center on advocacy at both federal and state levels, original research, new corporate-only events, global partnerships, and expanded professional […]

Holland America Line has introduced a Labor Day promotion for travelers to enjoy cruising experiences at best value—with rates starting under $100 per person, per day (including taxes and fees. From the Caribbean and Mexico to the Panama Canal and special Holiday Cruises, travelers who book between August 26 and September 8, 2025, will find […]

Australia’s pioneering small ship expedition cruise line Coral Expeditions has announced the release of its 2027 Kimberley sailing season, featuring 47 departures across its fleet of three purpose-built expedition vessels, Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer, and Coral Geographer. Voyages will run from March to September, offering a chance for travelers to experience one of the world’s most extraordinary natural […]

Dream Vacations and CruiseOne 2026 National Conference will take place November 1–8, 2026, aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas out of Port Canaveral, FL. The cruise will visit Perfect Day at CocoCay, St. Thomas and St. Maarten before returning to Port Canaveral. The announcement was made during the 2025 Dream Vacations and CruiseOne Land […]