Royal Caribbean Group confirmed its order with Meyer Turku for a sixth and seventh Icon Class ship, slated for delivery in 2029 and 2030, respectively, the company announced. The order is part of the company’s long-term framework agreement with Meyer Turku that secures the group’s access to shipbuilding capacity through 2036 and includes the previously […]
Monthly Archives: April 2026
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From innovative game shows and immersive technology experiences to thrilling outdoor adventures for all generations, MSC Cruises is unveiling a new world of family entertainment aboard its latest flagship, MSC World Asia. The ship will sail seven-night itineraries to some of the Mediterranean’s most sought-after destinations including Barcelona, Marseille, Messina, Civitavecchia for Rome, Naples and […]
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American travelers are spending more than ever before on travel, with average trip costs surpassing $7,250 in Q1 of 2026. According to a recent Travel Trends Report published by Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance marketplace, this finding marks a 3.6 percent increase from the same period last year and the highest level of traveler spending […]
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Air Premia, Korea‘s only hybrid airline, has launched new scheduled service between Incheon and Washington, D.C., expanding its North American network to the U.S. East Coast. Air Premia held an inaugural ceremony on April 24 at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport before operating its first regular flight on the new route. With the addition of […]
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that the Middle East is experiencing strong travel & tourism growth, with the sector expanding by 5.3 percent in 2025, outpacing the global average of 4.1 percent and reinforcing the region’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic travel markets. WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Research […]
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby publicly confirmed Monday morning that he approached American Airlines with a merger proposal — and that American declined to engage. According to a prior Reuters report, Kirby pitched the idea to President Trump in a February meeting, though he did not publicly reveal the approach until now. “I approached American […]
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Germans may be notoriously well-organized and efficient, but they are also experts at relaxing. Explore Germany‘s Black Forest—with its plentiful trails and world-class mineral spas—and you’ll know what I mean. The Black Forest is popular with German holiday-goers and overseas tourists looking for serious R&R, clean air, cuckoo clocks, countless hiking possibilities, and chocolate cakes […]
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Holland America Line is ushering in its 2026 Alaska season starting April 25 with the arrival of Eurodam to the Port of Seattle. With more than 100 voyages across six ships this season departing three homeports, guests who embark on a cruise to the Great Land will find a lineup of extensive onboard programming, elevated […]
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Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly more caution, less confidence and more operational complexity than at the beginning of the year. Organizations are still pressing forward with trips, spending and meetings, yet are doing so amid escalating conflicts, higher costs and growing disruption. The shift can be […]
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Hawaiian Airlines became the newest member of the oneworld alliance, connecting Hawaii to more of the world with the largest network of flights to, from and within the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian’s oneworld membership, the 96-year carrier’s first entry into a major alliance, makes it easier than ever for travelers worldwide to visit Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines […]