Monthly Archives: October 2025

The Los Angeles–San Diego–San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, and SeaWorld San Diego are partnering to make one of Southern California’s top attractions more affordable and easier to enjoy. Pacific Surfliner riders can now unlock special savings online: “As a top destination in San Diego, SeaWorld San […]

As the government shutdown continues, travelers are looking for ways to protect their trips from the ripple effects, and many are turning to Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) coverage. According to the data from InsureMyTrip, 10 percent of all policies purchased in September included CFAR, the highest percentage so far this year, suggesting travelers are […]

Envoyage, a global network of independent travel agencies and advisors, and a division of The Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), continues to accelerate its U.S. expansion with the appointment of two new senior business development managers: Jonathan Cerreta and Maeghen Tripp. The appointments reflect Envoyage’s ongoing investment in the U.S. market and support for the growth […]

Cruise Planners has unveiled several new franchise marketing initiatives during its annual convention. Cruise Planners’ marketing program inspires travel, provides exclusive offers, and streamlines the advisor-client experience. Highlights include: Refreshed corporate website – Cruise Planners is launching a newly redesigned, modern, mobile-first corporate website designed to quickly connect travelers to a Cruise Planners advisor. New […]

Criterion Travel, a leader in expert-led, customized educational travel for affinity groups, is now accepting reservations for “A Mississippi River Voyage,” March 3–11, 2026. This rare departure, open to independent travelers, offers an extraordinary cruise along one of America’s great waterways aboard the American Splendor, a classic paddle-wheeler that blends 19th-century riverboat opulence with modern […]

This summer, Riviera Travel launched Riviera Explorer. The new digital learning platform offers everything travel advisors need to help sell, promote and understand Riviera Travel. These assets include brochures, window posters, social media post templates, training videos and more to offer an accessible and approachable way for advisors to expand their knowledge of the brand […]

Holland America Line is sailing into style with the launch of Blend Bar—the first lipstick blending bar at sea. Beauty connoisseurs can design and take home a signature lipstick or gloss created on board at the exclusive lipstick lab. The hands-on Blend Bar experience is guided by an expert beauty consultant who will help guests […]

Princess Cruises has announced that Sapphire Princess has set sail unveiling exciting new guest experiences following a two-week drydock in Portland, OR. Enhancements onboard include the addition of two popular specialty restaurants—Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill. Both specialty restaurants will be open for guests starting November 16, 2025. The 115,875-ton, 2,670-guest ship underwent general refurbishments […]

As Royal Caribbean‘s Wonder of the Seas sailed to the Bahamas last week, Cruise Planners annual conference — CP World: Rock On — unfolded within the ship’s theater and at several other spots around the vessel. The franchise agency group’s top executives revealed a slew of enticing new technology tools and enhancements for Cruise Planners […]

Unified GDS + NDC fare discovery, exclusive cruise and tour air contracts, and 24/7 advisor support, streamline, premium air bookings for luxury travel networks Up and Away Travel, an airline consolidator serving luxury travel advisors since 1984, announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art website designed to transform how advisors research, compare, and book premium […]