Monthly Archives: March 2026

In anticipation of the 2026 Alaska season, Princess Cruises is debuting four new North to Alaska experiences alongside returning guest favorites. All eight Princess ships sailing in Alaska this season will feature the new programming: Star Princess, Coral Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Grand Princess, Emerald Princess, Discovery Princess, and Island Princess. Introduced in 2015, […]

Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) has released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $9.6 billion in February 2026—an 11 percent increase from February 2025. Total passenger trips settled by ARC increased 8 percent year over year, reaching 25.9 million. Leisure-focused and online travel agencies recorded year-over-year passenger trip growth of 6 percent and […]

Avoya Travel has announced the addition of two senior leaders alongside key internal leadership alignments as part of its continued investment in growth, partner strategy, and advisor success. Julie Howard will join Avoya as vice president of partnerships, bringing more than 20 years of experience with Signature Travel Network, where she most recently led cruise […]

Quantum of the Seas will once again call Singapore home in 2027, giving adventurers across the region more ways to explore Asia. From October 2027 to March 2028, families and friends can choose from 3- to 10-night vacations from Singapore, sailing to the beaches, cities and cultures of Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Japan […]

Royal Caribbean is unveiling its Australian summer with all-in holiday adventures and the debut of Royal Beach Club Lelepa, the Southern Hemisphere’s first Royal Caribbean exclusive cruise destination. From October 2027 to April 2028, travelers can look forward to more short getaways and weekend departures on Anthem of the Seas from Sydney and Voyager of […]

Holland America Line has announced an 8-day Far East Discovery cruise aboard the Noordam, giving guests a rare opportunity to explore Southeast Asia in less than 14 days. Departing Nov. 27, 2027, the voyage sails roundtrip from Singapore, offering guests a meaningful introduction to the region without the commitment of a longer cruise.  Shorter than […]

Walt Disney Company’s Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro announced new details about the next Disney Cruise Line ship, including its name and design theme, at the company’s 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting. The announcement came on his first day at the helm of the company. The next ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be […]

As federal transportation security workers face their first $0 paycheck of the current government shutdown, America’s leading travel organizations—the U.S. Travel Association, Airlines for America, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)—have launched the “Pay Federal Aviation Workers” campaign. The campaign will activate Americans to urge Congress […]

Hilton announced an exclusive franchise agreement with Yotel on Thursday, bringing the compact, tech-forward boutique brand into its global distribution network — the latest move by a hospitality giant to plant a flag in the fast-growing lifestyle hotel segment. Under the deal, Yotel’s 23 properties across 10 countries will be bookable through Hilton’s channels and […]