Monthly Archives: October 2025

Star Princess Sets Sail on Inaugural Voyage from Barcelona

Princess Cruises has announced the inaugural voyage of its newest Sphere-class ship, Star Princess, which has departed from Barcelona on an 11-day Inaugural Western Mediterranean voyage. Continuing the brand’s tradition of innovation and signature service, the Star Princess now sails as the 17th ship in the Princess fleet. The 177,800-ton, 4,300-guest Star Princess features 30 […]

Avanti Turns 44, Announces Gift Cards for Travel Advisors

To celebrate 44 years of selling FIT travel exclusively through advisors, independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations is awarding gift cards to advisors for each FIT land booking worth a minimum of $5,000 made anytime during the anniversary month October 1–31, 2025 for travel to any Avanti destination between October 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026. […]

Icelandair Joins JFK Terminal 6 for Operations in 2026

Icelandair and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP)—the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new Terminal 6 (T6)—have announced that the airline has selected T6 for its future operations at JFK. Icelandair joins partner airline JetBlue, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Avianca, […]

EVA Air Officially Launches Nonstop Dallas–Fort Worth to Taipei Route

EVA Air marked the launch of its new Dallas–Fort Worth to Taipei route with a special inaugural ceremony held at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The event was co-hosted by EVA Air President Clay Sun; Ambassador Alexander Tah-Ray Yui of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States; and Dallas Fort Worth International […]

Sandals Resorts International Wins 16 Titles at World Travel Awards

Sandals Resorts International, parent company of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, has received 16 honors at this year’s World Travel Awards Caribbean and The Americas. The Gala Ceremony held at Sandals Grande St. Lucian honored the visionaries and trailblazers shaping the travel and tourism industry. The evening united government leaders and hospitality professionals for a […]

U.S. Travel Forecast: Modest Growth Amid Decline in International Visitors

The U.S. Travel Association has released its updated Travel Forecast, projecting little growth in travel spending for 2025 but a significant decline in international inbound travel—a critical driver of the U.S. economy, jobs and global influence. “The latest forecast signals both opportunity and warning for America’s travel economy. While domestic travel is holding steady, the […]

MSC Yacht Club to Make World Cruise Debut in 2027 Aboard MSC Magnifica

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’ […]

U.S. Travel Pursues TSA Upgrades to End Carry-On Liquid Limits

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 […]