Monthly Archives: June 2026

On June 16, 2026, Royal Caribbean unveiled the next chapter of its Artist Discovery Program with its newest cohort of emerging artists on Legend of the Seas, the ultimate family vacation debuting July 2026 in Europe. This summer, six artists from across the Caribbean and Central America will debut original, destination-inspired artwork throughout the ship. […]

While there has been much back-and-forth regarding underwhelming hotel sales in the lead-up to the World Cup, whether hoteliers and FIFA got greedy with sky-high prices, and if there might be a July surge in tourism to compensate, there has been one clear winner in the first week of matches: beer sales in Boston, courtesy […]

Qantas will launch its world-first nonstop services between Sydney and London from October 2027, the first time the Kangaroo Route has ever been flown without stops from Australia’s east coast. The announcement, made on June 17, 2026, comes as the national carrier unveiled its first Airbus A350-1000ULR in Qantas livery at Airbus’ manufacturing facility in […]

Iceland may be cold and remote, but in recent years, this island nation, long considered too out-of-the-way for most travelers, has become a can’t-miss destination—especially after Icelandair started luring Americans with cheap flights to Europe that included a stopover in Iceland. The caveat: Your stopover was a full day. This offer is still popular today, […]

Seven in 10 Americans plan to travel this summer, but mounting concerns over extreme weather, geopolitical tensions, and personal safety are reshaping where and how they go, according to Allianz Partners‘ Global Travel Confidence Index.  The survey, conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs on behalf of Allianz Partners, found that while 70 percent of Americans intend […]

Hilton Boston Back Bay on June 15, 2026 announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation of its 401-room hotel on Dalton Street. Located at the crossroads of the Back Bay, Fenway and Symphony neighborhoods—and steps from some of the city’s known universities, research hospitals, music venues, and cultural institutions—the hotel enters its next chapter at […]

The squeeze in economy class now comes with a price tag advisors can quote almost to the dollar. A new Upgraded Points study analyzing more than 5,000 flights across America’s 10 busiest domestic routes found that the roomiest economy seats add roughly $88 to the average ticket, a useful data point for advisors fielding client […]

Costa Cruises launched a major update to Costa Extra, its travel advisor portal. The redesigned platform introduces an updated interface, providing travel professionals with key materials, information and resources they need to better support and grow their Costa sales. The refreshed portal offers a more user-friendly experience, featuring a clean, modern layout with structured content […]

Sandals and Beaches Resorts have unveiled the introduction of its new Island Insiders Club, the next chapter of its refreshed loyalty program. Replacing the long-running Sandals Select Rewards program (established in 2008), the new program is designed to elevate the guest experience with a more immersive approach to awards and recognition. Effective July 1, 2026, […]

Porter Airlines is launching its first flights from Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET), a significant, privately-funded national transportation infrastructure project, located in Longueuil on Montreal’s South Shore. The airport’s close proximity to downtown will contribute to increasing air access for one of Canada’s most prominent cities. Four inaugural routes began June 15: with Vancouver, Toronto-Pearson, Toronto-City, […]