Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) welcomed Porter Airlines as its newest airline partner, celebrating the launch of the carrier’s inaugural nonstop service between Austin and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The new route marks an important step in strengthening international connectivity between Central Texas and Toronto, while expanding Porter’s growing North American network. The year-round service […]
Monthly Archives: May 2026
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Marriott International has announced landmark dual milestones for The Fern Hotels & Resorts, Series by Marriott in India—75 hotels have now been signed under the brand’s founding collaboration with Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL), while 50 of those properties are already open and welcoming guests—bringing over 3,556 rooms into Marriott’s portfolio in India. Accomplished in […]
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Nearly three-quarters of global travelers are still planning a summer vacation this year — but how, where and how far they’re willing to go is shifting in real time, according to new research from Allianz Partners. The insurer’s 2026 Global Travel Confidence Index, conducted by Ipsos across 11,010 respondents in 10 countries, found 74% of […]
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With hurricane season less than two weeks away, travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth is urging travelers — and the advisors booking their summer and fall trips — to act fast before coverage options narrow significantly. The catch most travelers don’t know about: hurricane-related cancellations, interruptions, and delays are only covered if a policy is purchased before […]
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Holland America Line on May 20, 2026 opened bookings for its 2028 Grand Voyages, revealing extended itineraries aboard Volendam and Zaandam that span six continents and focus on marquee destinations, scenic cruising and longer stays. The 2028 Grand World Voyage and the 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage feature carefully planned routing that supports […]
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Seattle and Dublin are the top domestic and international summer travel destinations for Americans this year, according to new data from travel insurance provider Allianz Partners — with overall summer bookings up 10 percent from 2025. The findings come from Allianz Partners’ annual Top Summer Travel Destinations report, which analyzes itineraries booked through partner websites […]
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Brand USA has a new campaign, a new content series, and a new fact-checking resource designed to tell the world that America is open for business. What it doesn’t have is a particularly cooperative set of circumstances to market around. The U.S. Travel Association‘s Spring 2026 forecast lays out the challenge: International inbound visits fell […]
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InsureMyTrip has released its latest analysis of U.S. airport cancellation trends based on newly available Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) data. The findings highlight a sharp rise in cancellations at several major airports, underscoring the growing importance of travel insurance protection for travelers navigating increasingly unpredictable flight schedules. According to the analysis, Ronald Reagan Washington […]
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Avelo Airlines has announced that it is extending its Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) flight schedule through Jan. 5, 2027, just in time to start planning winter and holiday travel. Travelers can make reservations at AveloAir.com. “It’s time to start planning winter and holiday travel, and we are excited to extend Avelo’s New Haven flight schedule […]
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Allegiant Travel Company has added eight new nonstop routes to its growing network. For a limited time, the company is offering one-way fares as low as $59 and 1,000 Allways Rewards bonus points when customers book a flight on a new route. The new routes, beginning in fall 2026, will provide convenient, nonstop service and […]