When you picture New Zealand, it’s often the dramatic fjords or adventure sports in Queenstown that spring to mind. But tucked at the bottom of the North Island lies Wellington, a capital that quietly wins people over with its creative spirit and compact charm. So, is Wellington worth visiting? The short answer is yes, though […]
Monthly Archives: August 2025
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Exodus Adventure Travels has announced a travel advisor offer and unveiled Private Group Adventures, a special private label program designed to make it easier and more affordable for people with shared interests to travel together to some of the most intriguing destinations around the world. With Exodus’ Private Group Adventures, traveling on a dedicated small […]
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Southwest Airlines Co. is again growing its route map with service at Knoxville, TN, McGhee Tyson Airport scheduled to begin March 5, 2026. Tickets for the five daily round-trips to and from Knoxville, along with the airline’s schedule through April 6, 2026, are on sale. Southwest Airlines is scheduled to introduce twice-daily service between Knoxville […]
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Hilton has announced the brand debut of Hampton by Hilton in the U.S. Virgin Islands with the opening of Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas, a 126-room hotel located directly across from Havensight Mall and overlooking Long Bay. This milestone marks a strategic addition to Hilton’s growing presence in the Caribbean, where it welcomes guests at […]
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On the heels of the announcement of its new nonstop flights from Phoenix, Arizona to Taipei, Starlux Airlines has revealed a partnership with American Airlines. With this new partnership, passengers on both airlines will have convenient access to more routes connecting North America and Taipei. The new Interline Partnership with American Airlines creates enhanced convenience […]
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Cruise Planners recently wrapped its annual Luxury Forum at the Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic. Held August 4–8, 2025, the invitation-only event convened more than 120 Cruise Planners travel advisors and over 70 luxury travel partners for a week of networking, hands-on training and inspiration tailored exclusively to the luxury […]
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Carnival Cruise Line marked the keel-laying of its newest Excel-class ship, Carnival Festivale, at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, on Aug. 14, 2025. The ship is slated for delivery in spring 2027. Brett Vitols, associate vice president of new builds for Carnival Cruise Line and Petu Kummala, associate vice president of interior design and architecture, […]
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In an era where generative AI is transforming industries, TravelSavers and Nest are leading the charge in the travel space with enhancements to AI Connect, an all-in-one AI marketing assistant designed specifically for their affiliated advisors. The global market for AI in the tourism industry is projected to reach $2.9 trillion by 2033, according to […]
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Coral Expeditions has opened an exciting range of new international itineraries for the 2026 and 2027 season, exploring Papua New Guinea, the Spice Islands, Melanesia, the South Pacific and New Zealand. Its fleet of three purpose-built Australian-flagged and crewed expedition ships will explore neighboring territories in an expanded program designed to connect guests deeply with […]
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Allegiant Travel Company has announced the addition of Atlantic City, NJ, to the airline’s growing network. Strengthening its position as a leader in leisure travel, Allegiant Air will serve four routes that connect popular coastal destinations. This announcement follows two recent route expansions, underscoring the airline’s growth strategy and dedication to offering more travel options […]