Monthly Archives: August 2025

JetBlue is turning up the flavor and turning on the entertainment with a fresh wave of in-flight content and culinary creations. Whether passengers are escaping to a cozy getaway or jetting off for business, there’s something new onboard to elevate their journey. Starting this September, guests can watch “Chicken Shop Date” on JetBlue’s seatback screens, […]

Riviera Travel has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, now offering a fresh look and enhanced tools to further streamline and simplify the booking process for North American guests and travel advisors.   The new website features a range of enhanced capabilities, including a more intuitive and user-friendly interface. Guests can now seamlessly […]

Joby Aviation, a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Blade Air Mobility’s urban air mobility passenger business. Blade’s Medical division, which was not included in the transaction and will remain a separate public company, is to partner with Joby on medical transportation. In addition to […]

Delta Air Lines is giving Bostonians more reasons to celebrate Patriots’ Day next year with the addition of 40 nonstop flights to 10 destinations across the United States. The additions will be just in time for spring break travel, including new service to Panama City, FL (ECP) for the first time ever. “Patriots’ Day is […]

Beaches Resorts has announced that its “Fall Fam Jam” program is available at its Jamaica and Turks and Caicos locations through October 31, 2025. This year’s “Fall Fam Jam” introduces the “Tiny Traveler’s First Passport” offer for children. Families are presented with a $135 resort credit per child—the equivalent of the average U.S. passport fee […]

Cruise sales — particularly close-in bookings — are soaring. That’s one key takeaway for travel advisors from the second-quarter 2025 earnings reports of several of the world’s largest cruise companies.  “Our second quarter results exceeded expectations, mainly driven by stronger- than-expected close-in demand” and several other factors, said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean […]

Holland America Line has announced that its “Travel By Sea” offer has been extended through August 20, 2025. Part of the “Refreshingly Free” campaign launched in June, the “Travel By Sea” offer adds more value to a tropical vacation. The updated offer now features up to 40 percent discount on cruise-only fares, free prepaid crew […]

Porter Airlines continues expanding its network at Hamilton International Airport (YHM) with new routes to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) beginning in December. Flights to Orlando begin December 12, and Fort Lauderdale on December 13, both with three weekly roundtrips. Porter is the only airline offering nonstop flights between these […]

Hyatt Hotels has announced the grand opening of the adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, strengthening Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection brand presence in the Dominican Republic. The opening marks the continued expansion of the Secrets Resorts & Spas brand, underscoring Hyatt’s commitment to offering all-inclusive experiences to suit every traveler. Set across a private, palm-lined […]