Monthly Archives: August 2026

Ryman Hospitality Properties has inked a $1.38 billion deal to acquire Grande Lakes Orlando Resort from Trinity Investments. Spread across 409 acres, the 1,592 resort comprises two luxury hotels, namely the 1,010-room JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and 582-room Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, alongside a Greg Norman-designed 18-hole championship golf course. Guests staying here will […]

Norwegian Cruise Line on August 19, 2026 revealed the new wellness and dining offerings coming to Norwegian Aura, its largest ship to date and the newest evolution of the award-winning Prima Plus Class. Norwegian Aura will introduce more of what guests love to create unforgettable moments for families, couples, solo travelers and everyone in between. […]

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling last week in Delta and Aeromexico’s case against the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the carriers’ joint venture. Following a lengthy review of the legality of DOT’s order to terminate the approval of the Delta/Aeromexico joint venture, the Court issued its ruling which vacates the DOT’s […]

Eight in 10 Americans say they want to find destinations they don’t see on social media, and Intrepid Travel is betting that appetite can be turned into conservation dollars. The Intrepid Foundation, the tour operator’s charitable arm, has launched Give Wild, a U.S. campaign that funnels traveler, employee, and partner donations to nonprofits protecting national […]

Americans heading out this fall are far more likely to get there behind the wheel than through an airport, according to new Hertz survey data that also flags millennials and Gen Z as the generations most willing to open their wallets for the right experience. The rental car company’s fall travel outlook, which pairs internal […]

I’ve been traveling to Venice for more than 40 years. On a recent trip to update my guidebook, I had to admit: The city felt different. While still one of Europe’s most romantic and distinctive destinations, globalization and modern life are changing Venice—for better and for worse. As I wandered Venice’s meandering streets and canalside […]

Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) on August 20, 2026 released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $9.6 billion in July 2026 — an 18 percent increase from July 2025.* Total passenger trips settled by ARC rose 6 percent month over month, reaching 25.8 million in July 2026. Results for July 2026 showed: ARC […]

Two-thirds of American travelers hold at least one travel credit card, and most believe they know what it covers — but a new Squaremouth survey of 4,700 travelers suggests that confidence is largely misplaced, giving advisors a fresh set of talking points when clients push back on purchasing travel insurance. Nine out of 10 respondents […]

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. travelers believe there’s a “best time of day” to book flights, and more than half think clearing their browser cookies will lower fares — neither of which is true, according to a new survey from CheapOair. The online travel agency polled 1,000 U.S. travelers and paired the results with its own […]

Alaska Airlines is bringing the West Coast and Europe closer than ever with new nonstop service from Seattle to Athens and Paris, two of the world’s most iconic destinations that rank among the most requested by Atmos Rewards members. When these new additions launch next spring, Alaska will serve seven intercontinental destinations, further establishing the […]