Monthly Archives: October 2025

MSC Cruises will debut its first-ever MSC Yacht Club experience on the 2027 World Cruise, giving guests to the opportunity to enjoy the ultimate comfort, privacy and personalized service while traveling to more than 45 extraordinary destinations around the globe. The 121-night journey on MSC Magnifica across 25 countries will be the first MSC Cruises’ […]

The U.S. Travel Association is calling on Congress to reinvest traveler fees into modernizing airport security, arguing that a “golden age of air travel” is within reach following the federal government’s latest move to ease screening burdens. The association praised the Trump administration and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for announcing the end of the […]

Porter Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its 2025/26 winter schedule, unveiling four new routes, and increasing flights to southern destinations by up to 25 percent during peak travel periods. This includes the introduction of Porter’s first-ever transborder service from Vancouver (YVR) with a non-stop flight to Phoenix (PHX). Further enhancing its Ottawa (YOW) […]

“Phenomenal” is how Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein characterized his company’s third quarter earnings performance. Soaring cruise sales have created financial statistics that absolutely wow. Here’s the scoop. The world’s largest cruise company posted a record $1.9 billion in third-quarter net income plus record revenues of $8.2 billion.  In addition, net yields were up 4.6 […]

Amtrak has announced a limited-time “Falling Fares Sale,” allowing travelers to save big and enjoy the beauty of fall through the window of an Amtrak train. Customers can enjoy discounted fares for travel on routes across the country, giving that extra incentive to plan an autumn getaway. As per the offer, travelers will enjoy up […]

G Adventures marked its 35th anniversary with its biggest celebration yet, convening over 700 changemakers from around the globe, including travel advisors, partners, suppliers, media and travelers, for the third annual GX World Community Tourism Summit in Amman, Jordan. The milestone event, coinciding with World Tourism Day, unveiled a wave of announcements and a lineup […]

Swan Hellenic has announced the appointment of Preston Caddell as sales director for the U.S. Central Region. Caddel brings nearly 15 years of experience in the cruise and travel industry, having held senior sales leadership roles at Margaritaville at Sea, Aurora Expeditions, and Ponant, as well as regional positions with Australis, Seabourn, Holland America Line, and […]

Southwest Airlines is expanding its network with the intention to begin service at Anchorage, Alaska’s Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the first half of 2026. The airline is scheduled to make flights available for purchase as part of its next schedule extension coming this month. “We’re adding destinations that once seemed inconceivable for Southwest […]

Pretty, pristine, and lakeside, and at the foot of a towering hulk of a mountain, Luzern has long been Switzerland’s tourism capital. Since the Romantic era in the 19th century, it’s been a regular stop on the “Grand Tour” of Europe for the likes of Mark Twain and Queen Victoria. And with a charming old […]

American Airlines is calling all the right plays with increased flights to San Jose, CA (SJC), for the Big Game. Located just 10 minutes from the action, SJC is an ideal gateway for fans going the distance and cheering their teams on. “The season is just getting started, and American is locking in our game […]