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It was Easter week in Sevilla, Spain, and the scene was holier than ever. Paraders in purple-and-white cone hats shuffled past, carrying crusader swords and four-foot candles. Like American kids scrambling for candies at a parade, Spanish kids collected dripping wax from religious coneheads, attempting to amass the biggest ball on a stick for their […]

A new World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) report, ‘Travel & Tourism in Hong Kong SAR, China: Recovery, Gaps, and the Road Ahead,’ recommends that the city invest in promotion in key source markets globally. In addition, the destination should expand its reach into higher-yield segments and new geographies, specifically targeting mainland cities beyond Guangdong, […]

Caesars Entertainment is offering its guests summer value options with the launch of its Inclusive Summer Package, a bundled hotel experience at Harrah’s Las Vegas, The LINQ Hotel and Flamingo Las Vegas. Guests can book now at caesars.com/las-vegas/hotels/deals/inclusive-summer-package for stays in April 2026 through August 2026. The Inclusive Summer Package includes: A hotel stay in […]

A new national survey released by the U.S. Travel Association, conducted by Morning Consult, reveals that aviation security—and the treatment of the workforce that protects it—is poised to play a decisive role at the ballot box, with a clear message from voters: they’ll remember in November. Seventy-five percent of Americans say they are likely to […]

DogPack has partnered with Booking.com to make planning pet-friendly travel simpler and more seamless. Through the integration, DogPack’s community of more than two million users will be able to discover and book pet-friendly stays worldwide directly from the DogPack platform, reducing the friction and uncertainty that often comes with traveling with a dog. Through the […]

Carnival Corporation’s first quarter earnings call late last week celebrated record revenues and 2026 bookings up 10% year over year, with 85% of 2026 already booked. But analysts were most curious about how world events, mainly the war with Iran, would impact those numbers moving forward.  Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein remained optimistic. “Yeah, things […]

Series by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, has announced the opening of 256-room Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi, Series by Marriott in Shinsaibashi district. The opening marks the debut of Series by Marriott in Japan. “Series by Marriott is a regionally created, globally connected collection brand that brings together […]

United’s mobile app will include estimated Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security wait times using data collected by the airline, a first-of-its-kind offering from a major U.S. airline. As part of a new pilot program, the feature provides regular wait time updates throughout the day, giving travelers timely information on airport security lines and helping them […]

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and Seatrade Cruise, part of Informa Markets, have announced a planned leadership progression reflecting continued collaboration and alignment across the global cruise industry. As part of this next phase, Chiara Giorgi will join CLIA as senior vice president, partnership & membership strategy, effective June 15, 2026—transitioning from her current role […]

Hyatt officially added Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview to its World of Hyatt program this week, marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s first hotel in the Niagara Falls market and the first Hyatt Classics property in the region. The 611-room, 42-floor property sits atop the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in the Fallsview district, positioning it as the […]