Monthly Archives: June 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort has announced the completion of the renovation of its Rainbow Tower, marking a major milestone during the resort’s 65th anniversary year. An enduring symbol of Waikiki and one of Hawai‘i’s most recognizable landmarks, the Rainbow Tower has been reimagined with refreshed guestrooms, locally inspired design, and curated artwork, offering […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, spanning 16 host cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. As the largest tournament in the event’s history, and one of the biggest travel moments of the decade, over 1.2 million international visitors are expected to travel to the U.S. alone. Experts at Squaremouth, a leading travel […]

New research commissioned by the World Travel & Tourism Council warns that prolonged border delays linked to the rollout of Europe’s new Entry/Exit System could put up to 41 million visitor arrivals and $45.4 billion in visitor spending at risk from four of Europe’s most important source markets. The analysis, based on a survey of […]

A beautiful thing about train travel is how often the journey itself can be as rewarding as the destination. That’s particularly true in Europe, where travelers can enjoy special trains (as well as some special buses and boats) along routes designed to maximize views of spectacular scenery. One of my favorite journeys is called “Norway […]

A new data-driven ranking has crowned Coachella the world’s most attractive festival, with American events dominating the Americas in a study that could reshape how travel advisors pitch festival tourism to clients. Yanolja Research, a global travel and tourism research institute, has launched the “Global Festival Attractiveness Index”—dubbed the “Yanolja Festival Index”—a framework that measures […]

Philippine Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Philippines, will become oneworld‘s 16th member airline following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at a press briefing held at the International Air Transport Association’s 82nd Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “This is a defining and transformative moment for Philippine Airlines,” said PAL Holdings […]

Business travel within and to the United States continues to be a major engine powering the nation’s economy and growth, generating $623.8 billion in total gross domestic product impact as related travel spending reached $538.5 billion, according to a new study released by the Global Business Travel Association. Based on comprehensive analysis of 2024 data, […]

MSC Cruises is marking six months until the first sailing of MSC World Asia, the line’s new flagship, and has announced the ship will be officially named on Nov. 28, 2026 in Le Havre, France. As the latest addition to the World Class fleet, MSC World Asia will feature subtle design elements inspired by Asia’s […]

Everyone has that group chat. Someone drops the idea of a real trip. The response is instant, unanimous and followed, inevitably, by approximately nothing. Schedules collide. Deposits feel like commitments. No one wants to be the one to ask where exactly everyone is staying. Starting June 3, those conversations have a much cleaner ending. Virgin […]

Hilton has announced the signing and upcoming conversion of Ocean’s Edge Resort & Marina to Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, expanding Hilton’s presence in the Florida Keys. The waterfront resort, located on Stock Island at the eastern edge of Key West, Florida with direct marina access, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning July […]