Monthly Archives: June 2026

The American Society of Travel Advisors has announced several leadership appointments designed to strengthen how the association supports its members, tells ASTA’s story and advances its strategic priorities. Pam Bonin has been appointed senior director of member care and services, and Jaci Miller has been appointed director of membership sales and engagement. Together, Bonin and […]

New York City is winning the World Cup popularity contest, and the tournament has barely started. Fresh Amadeus data on the 2026 FIFA World Cup shows the host of the July 19 final pulling away from the pack in both flight searches and bookings, capturing 20.2 percent of destination searches and 21.2 percent of air […]

Fora advisors are booking summer travel at nearly twice last year’s pace, according to the host agency’s newly released Summer 2026 Travel Trends report, with both domestic and international trips posting year-over-year growth. The report points to a 106-day stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day — the longest possible, and a calendar quirk that […]

Hilton has debuted Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown, marking the brand’s second Tempo hotel in Nashville. Developed in partnership with Vision Hospitality Group, the 161-room lifestyle hotel brings Tempo’s signature blend of design, well-being and productivity-focused amenities to the city’s vibrant Midtown district. Centrally located near Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Centennial Park and Music […]

Delta has launched a daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Before customers boarded the airline’s inaugural flight to Hong Kong, they were treated to a preview of the destination itself. Chef-curated dishes inspired by Cantonese cuisine, destination-themed experiences and special commemorative gifts transformed the departure into more than just a flight launch.  It […]

Royal Caribbean Group recently commemorated the opening of the Dale R. and Carol Ann Lindsey Alaska Railroad Terminal with partners Alaska Railroad, The Seward Company, Turnagain Marine Construction at an official ribbon cutting ceremony including Alaska dignitaries Representative Louise Stutes of Kodiak and Seward, 5th District; Representative Alyse Galvin of Anchorage, 14th District; Alaska Department […]

International travel demand for the United States is strengthening ahead of the summer season, contributing to North America’s position as the world’s second-fastest-growing region for international travel intent in summer 2026, according to new analysis from The Data Appeal Company / Almaviva Group. Based on Data Appeal Mabrian’s Share of Searches Index*, which tracks global […]

Missing a connecting flight is one of the most frustrating travel setbacks, and at some airports, travelers need far more time than they might expect to make a connection. A new Upgraded Points study analyzed 25 of the most connected airports in the country to determine which locations require the largest time cushion to ensure a […]

Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed Legend of the Seas to the family, continuing the evolution of the Icon Class lineup. After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, the third Icon Class ship is now ready to make its July 2026 European debut. To mark the milestone, more than […]

Hotels.com has released its 2026 Hotel Price Index, revealing 8-14* days before travel is the sweet spot for booking and Sunday night stays offer the best value. Using internal booking data, app usage analysis, and a global survey of 11,000 travelers, the report reveals a dramatic rise in cost-conscious booking behaviors, the most affordable cities […]