Monthly Archives: January 2026

Demand for cruises remains strong for 2026, with clear signs that younger travelers and luxury consumers are reshaping the industry, according to research from Internova Travel Group. While traditional ocean cruises remain the most popular option, travelers are increasingly branching out into new formats, from short getaway cruises to high-end expedition voyages to remote destinations […]

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has outlined an ambitious recovery strategy for the island’s tourism sector that prioritizes resilience, sustainability, and innovation in the face of evolving global disruptions, the most recent being the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa. The storm brought sustained winds of 185 miles per hour with gusts reaching 252 […]

Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown opened this month in Music City, bringing connected, community-driven stays to the South of Broadway (SoBro) neighborhood. Managed by Chartwell Hospitality and owned by Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc., the 13-story, 260-room hotel offers guests compact rooms with more flexibility than ever. Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown is located at 311 […]

Weather forecasts predict impactful winter weather, including freezing rain, sleet and ice accumulation, across Texas, the Southeast—including Delta Air Lines’ Atlanta hub—and into the Northeast over the next several days. The airline says it is closely monitoring forecasts to determine any necessary schedule adjustments. To help customers manage their travel plans and minimize disruptions, Delta […]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced new sailings for the 2027/2028 season aboard Carnival Radiance from Long Beach, highlighting two of the ship’s most popular West Coast ports of call: Ensenada, Mexico and Catalina Island.  From May 3, 2027, through April 28, 2028, Carnival Radiance will offer a series of cruises to Baja Mexico from Long […]

Avelo Airlines has announced that it is extending its flight schedule through August 2026, allowing travelers to begin booking summer 2026 trips. The airline’s customers can now book travel to 30 popular destinations through Aug. 18, 2026. One-way fares start at $42, including government taxes and fees, with reservations available at AveloAir.com. The $42 fares […]

Travel search engine KAYAK has released its highly anticipated 2026 Travel Trends Forecast. The exclusive analysis is powered by millions of searches and a first look at KAYAK’s forward-looking travel insights. The forecast signals a year of exploration driven by increasing travel interest, lower airfares and emerging global hotspots. Across its flight search data, KAYAK […]

Sabre Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with BizTrip AI to develop a suite of AI-powered corporate travel assistants to handle complex booking workflows, real-time itinerary management, and intelligent policy automation for travel management companies (TMCs), airlines, hotels, and corporate clients worldwide. In addition to this strategic partnership, Sabre has made a minority investment in […]

Al Qimmah Hospitality, a subsidiary of BinDawood Investment, and Marriott International have announced the signing of five new hotel projects in Saudi Arabia. The plans include more than 2,700 new rooms in Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah, under four of Marriott’s brands— JW Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, Element Hotels, the debut of Four Points Flex […]

The era of the utilitarian conference room is over. According to Hilton’s new “Why We Gather” report, the meetings and events sector is pivoting toward shock-and-awe engagement, where the physical environment must deliver deep emotional and cultural experiences that digital platforms simply can’t match. As AI and tech take over the logistical heavy lifting, the bar […]