Monthly Archives: August 2025

At a time when broader travel industry reports point to steep declines in inbound tourism to the United States, Virtuoso is challenging that narrative — at least in the luxury space. Kicking off the 37th annual Virtuoso Travel Week in Las Vegas this week, the global luxury travel network unveiled new data showing continued momentum […]

Swan Hellenic has unveiled the details of its first-ever cultural expedition cruises of the Asia-Pacific region, enabled by the return of SH Minerva, which has brought the company’s fleet to full strength. Offered over two seasons, travelers will have a choice of seven itineraries, five in April and May 2026, followed by a further two […]

Princess Cruises has revealed the expansion of its Makoto Ocean specialty sushi restaurant to Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess for sailing starting this Fall. Guests sailing Antarctica, Southeast Asia, and Japan will soon be able to enjoy the bold, authentic flavors of Chef Makoto Okuwa‘s Edomae-style sushi aboard the two diamond-class ships. First introduced aboard Sun Princess in […]

The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International’s new, 248,663-ton  Star of the Seas arrived at Port Canaveral, FL,  on Saturday. Following a series of showcase voyages and a christening by godmother and music icon Diana Ross, the Icon-class ship will set sail at the end of August on seven-day eastern and western Caribbean voyages. […]

The U.S. Travel Association has announced the launch of the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC)—a national alliance of sports, travel and business leaders dedicated to helping the United States successfully host a once-in-a-generation slate of global sporting events. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics on the horizon, ASTMEC […]

Delta is elevating the ski season travel experience to Aspen. Starting this November, the airline, through its Delta Connection partner SkyWest, will upgrade the journey to the mountains by replacing CRJ-700 aircraft with sleek, spacious Embraer jets. Customers can now expect more room for their gear. With a larger cargo hold, these aircraft significantly reduce […]

American Airlines has announced six new routes to Europe and South America for travelers to experience in summer 2026. American will debut new service to Prague (PRG) and the only nonstop service from the U.S. to Budapest, Hungary (BUD). The airline will also add new routes to popular destinations including Athens, Greece (ATH); Milan (MXP); […]

Costa Cruises is celebrating the end of summer with a “Labor Day Sale” featuring a free balcony cabin upgrade offer on select itineraries. Guests can elevate their experience and enjoy a balcony cabin for the price of an ocean-view on select Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises departing from September 2025 through February 2026. Cruises must be […]

Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates flights, effective from October 1, 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such smart phones, tablets, laptops and cameras. Emirates customers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions listed […]

Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has announced a strengthened partnership with the Dominican Republic to enhance cruise tourism and generate long-term benefits for the country’s economy, communities and cruise guests. During a series of high-level meetings between FCCA leadership and the Dominican Republic’s tourism and port authorities, both parties committed to a shared vision: to position […]