Monthly Archives: February 2026

Travelers planning cruise vacations are increasingly prioritizing travel insurance. New data from InsureMyTrip shows cruise-related searches account for 11.3 percent of all searches on InsureMyTrip.com, and “Cruise” is the single most searched keyword on the site.  Meanwhile, Google search volume for “travel insurance for cruises” jumped 125 percent year over year (Dec. 2024 vs. Dec. 2025).   At the same time, InsureMyTrip data shows the average cost of a […]

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has unveiled an expansion of its upscale and lifestyle offerings through a new multi-hotel deal with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The agreement brings four Choctaw Casino & Resorts properties, representing nearly 2,000 rooms, into the Wyndham portfolio. Led by Choctaw’s flagship resort, Choctaw Casino & Resort–Durant, now part of the […]

Hard Rock International has announced a partnership with Misla Hospitality, Stonecrest Investment Management, and The Interfin Companies to develop the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan. The $850 million new-build project is slated to open in 2029, with construction commencing mid-2026. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s first Puerto Rico destination and residence project will be […]

Holland America Line is opening new voyages across some of the most sought-after vacation regions, with nearly three dozen itineraries in 2027-2028 spanning Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal and the Pacific Coast. The new season showcases longer stays in Honolulu, Hawaii, and extended exploration of Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. Guests will travel aboard Koningsdam, Eurodam, Nieuw […]

Nestled on the Rhine across the border from Germany, Strasbourg offers your best chance to experience the urban side of France‘s Alsace region. Each time I walk its people-friendly streets, I’m struck by how progressive and livable the city feels, with generous space devoted to pedestrians and bikes, sleek trams, and meandering waterways. With delightful […]

A new cost analysis of the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics reveals that the remote alpine town of Livigno—not the fashion capital of Milan—may be the most expensive destination for spectators attending the Games. The report, released by PlayersTime, breaks down the real-world costs for two people attending the Games for three days, including tickets, […]

Early short-term rental (STR) booking data for the 2026 FIFA World Cup shows rapidly building demand across U.S. host cities, with bookings per property rising sharply year over year. However, the same data indicates shorter, match-driven travel patterns, meaning length-of-stay restrictions could prevent STR operators from capturing the full revenue opportunity. Forward-looking analysis from global […]

TravelWits, an AI-powered search and booking platform designed to streamline travel advisors’ workflows, has announced continued expansion across North America. The move helps the company deepen agency partnerships and scale its advisor-first AI infrastructure globally. As part of this growth, TravelWits also announced that Marc Casto, CEO of Casto, a leading business process management company, has […]

When Holland America Line’s Veendam II sailed from New York in February 1926, it charted a course that would help define Caribbean cruising, making the company among the first to offer regularly scheduled vacations to the region. A century later, Holland America Line is commemorating 100 years of Caribbean cruising with a limited time promotion […]

Valentine’s Day travel is heating up this year as couples jet set mostly to desert-cities and island hot-spots to celebrate their love. With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, overall bookings are up nearly 50 percent compared to last year according to new data from Allianz Partners. After reviewing more than 1.6 million […]