Monthly Archives: December 2025

Trinity Hills Valley, S.A., the Panamanian land-owning entity affiliated with US-based developer TrinityHills Capital, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Marriott International, Inc. to develop and operate a Tribute Portfolio hotel and residences as part of a pioneering surf lagoon-anchored resort. This marks a significant milestone in bringing upscale, experiential hospitality to […]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the arrival of Norwegian Viva to the Port of Galveston in Texas, marking the beginning of its inaugural sailing season from the “Lone Star State.” Norwegian Viva kicked off its first official Galveston-based season on Saturday, December 13, 2025, establishing the destination as its new homeport for the winter […]

There’s just something about this pyramid-shaped peak towering above Zermatt, a tiny but heavily touristed town in Switzerland. Source link

American Airlines has announced it is ready to welcome more than 12 million customers this winter holiday season across more than 119,000 flights—a larger schedule that provides customers more choices than in 2024. “Our more than 130,000 team members are committed to making our customers’ journeys on American this holiday season safe, reliable and enjoyable,” […]

MSC Cruises has announced a major new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, marking the launch of its “New Frontier” platform—a brand-new class of ships. The order will secure full capacity at the shipyard well into the next decade. The announcement was made at the […]

With millions of Americans traveling for Christmas and New Year’s, new data from Saily’s research team highlights where holiday travelers were most and least likely to experience delays in December. By analyzing U.S. Department of Transportation statistics for December 2023 and December 2024, the study reveals clear trends in airline reliability, airport performance, and evolving […]

The 2025 Hotel Labor Costs & Trends report was released on HotelData.com by Actabl, revealing how U.S. hotels have tightened labor models throughout the year to offset rising wages, higher operating costs, and revenue performance that consistently fell short of expectations. The report shows that even as wages rose by up to 5.9 percent, labor […]

Choosing a new leader with strong trade perspective, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced the appointment of Marc Kazlauskas, most recently CEO of Avoya Travel, as the new president of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), effective January 19, 2026. With more than 30 years in the travel industry, Kazlauskas also previously served as president of FROSCH and […]

Hilton has announced the debut of Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton, a new property designed for explorers, outdoor enthusiasts and modern nomads. Accepting reservations for stays starting now, this 138-room retreat serves as the perfect base camp for exploring the nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Set against the stunning red rocks of Utah, […]

Trip.com Group has announced the top global travel trends for 2026, spotlighting leading destinations, standout attractions and events, and the evolving motivations influencing traveler motivations around the world. Leading Global Destinations: Japan, South Korea and Thailand Based on Trip.com Group’s 2026 booking data, Japan is set to dominate as a top destination of choice next […]