Monthly Archives: June 2026

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a Kimpton-branded hotel in Madrid, located in Goya Street, 89, in partnership with El Corte Inglés. The signing, advised by Colliers Hotels Iberia, marks the brand’s debut in Madrid and a significant step forward in IHG’s continued luxury and lifestyle growth in Spain. The hotel builds on the brand’s […]

Cambridge and Oxford have been in a centuries-long competition as England‘s top two universities—but I’ve always felt that seeing one is enough. The big question is: Which one? For years, I’ve had it lodged in my mind that Cambridge was much better to visit than Oxford. More recently, I’ve been leaning Oxford. It just depends […]

The World Travel & Tourism Council on June 18,2026 launched its new global framework, The Seven Principles for Attracting Tourism Investment, setting out the key conditions destinations need to become investment-ready, attract private capital, strengthen competitiveness, and accelerate sustainable tourism growth. Launched by WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara, the framework draws on the common […]

Booking season for Caribbean and Gulf cruises is underway, and with the Atlantic hurricane season ramping up, advisors fielding cruise questions have a timely opening to talk coverage with clients. Travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth is flagging two decisions that shape how protected a cruiser actually is: when to buy and what to buy. Timing is […]

A large share of American travelers are still shopping for summer trips, and price remains their biggest obstacle, according to Skyscanner‘s 2026 Smarter Summer report. Thirty-eight percent of US travelers have not yet booked their summer vacations but are actively looking, the report found, with 20 percent citing getting the best price as one of […]

Sandals Resorts International revealed this week a first look at the dining concepts, accommodations and guest experiences coming to three of its Jamaica properties as part of a US$200 million overhaul, the latest sign of momentum in the Caribbean all-inclusive segment. The transformation spans Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals South Coast and the resort formerly known […]

Today, Airlines Reporting Corporation released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $9.8 billion in May 2026 — a 15% increase from May 2025. Total passenger trips settled by ARC remained steady year over year, reaching 25.7 million in May 2026. Results for May 2026 showed: ARC Ticketing Metric Total Month-Over-Month Variance Year-Over-YearVariance […]

For the first time, Holland America Line’s flagship Rotterdam will sail a series of cruises in the Mediterranean, with bookings now open for fall 2027. The five itineraries span both the Western and Eastern Mediterranean, offering a chance to experience the region through a relaxed, late-season lens. The 10- and 11-day voyages call at a […]

Travel Planners International is retiring its proprietary back-office system in favor of Tern, an AI-powered infrastructure platform for travel agencies, and will cover the licensing cost for every active advisor in its network of more than 6,000, the host agency announced this week. The new system is slated to be in place this winter. The […]

Club Med and VICI Properties have announced the acquisition and planned redevelopment of the Carambola Beach Resort, located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, marking the return of Club Med to U.S. shores. The future Club Med St. Croix will reinforce the hospitality brand’s leadership in the premium all-inclusive category. Following VICI’s acquisition of the Carambola […]