Monthly Archives: October 2025

Hotels.com research reveals that for younger professionals, business travel is far more than a job requirement—it’s a chance to elevate their everyday experiences. According to the latest Hotels.com “Business Trip Report,” 85 percent of Gen Z and 88 percent of Millennials say work trips are a chance to upgrade their lifestyles. The chance to stay […]

Oceania Cruises celebrated the reprisal of its signature French restaurant, Jacques, onboard its newest ship, Oceania Allura, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony by the line’s first-ever executive culinary director, Chef Jacques Pépin. While in port in Boston, MA, on Monday, October 6, Oceania Cruises honored the acclaimed chef and founding father of the brand’s culinary […]

Travel advisors know that upscale cruise clients often desire to do more than simply view iconic sites ashore. Increasingly they also seek to explore local culture, music, storytelling, tastes and traditions. So, in the latest cultural news for cruise-selling advisors and their customers, Azamara has unveiled 35 new, exclusive and complimentary AzAmazing Evenings for 2026. […]

Sandals Resorts has launched a new travel advisor contest in honor of World Pickleball Day (October 10), spotlighting Sandals South Coast, home to 12 courts—the most courts of any Sandals property—and an Official All-Inclusive Resort of USA Pickleball. Until November 10, 2025, the top three travel advisors with the highest earnings from bookings made to […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has applauded the reintroduction of bipartisan legislation to protect travel agencies from unfair airline ticket refund liabilities. The Flight Refund Fairness Act (H.R. 5556) was introduced by Representative Maria Salazar (R-FL) in September with strong bipartisan support. Under current Department of Transportation rules, travel agencies can be forced […]

October is a busy, buzzy month in Paris with Fashion Week just wrapping up, followed by the biggest art event of the fall, Art Basel Paris, the return of concerts at Saint Chapelle and The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the most anticipated horse race of the year. Hotels and their restaurants are also launching […]

Virgin Voyages and Google Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to embed generative AI across the line’s business, with more than 50 specialized AI agents on Gemini Enterprise now deployed company-wide. “Email Ellie,” the first agent from this collaboration, has already driven significant business impact, contributing to a record-breaking sales month and validating the company’s […]

Carnival Cruise Line has opened new 2027/28 itineraries, featuring a mix of Caribbean sailings from three U.S. homeports and expanded European voyages, including a special solar eclipse sailing on July 29, 2027. Carnival Miracle will sail from Galveston, Texas, before heading to Europe for the summer season. Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise will continue cruising from Jacksonville and Tampa, […]

United Airlines has announced its summer 2026 schedule with service to four new cities across Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain—leading the way with the most destinations across the Atlantic than any U.S. carrier. In summer 2026, United will be the only U.S. airline to launch nonstop flights to four new destinations from its hub in […]

Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network, introduced several new travel technology enhancements during its annual convention onboard the Wonder of the Seas. These free tools streamline workflows, boost efficiency and provide smarter ways for advisors to serve clients, reinforcing Cruise Planners’ position as a leader in travel franchise technology and innovation. […]