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New All-Inclusive Hyatt Ziva Resort Slated for the Dominican Republic

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Codelpa, the existing owner of Secrets Tides Punta Cana, for a family-friendly all-inclusive resort, Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana. Expected to open in 2029, this new build resort will be one of the brand’s flagship properties and will feature 650 […]

JetBlue Expands Even More at Fort Lauderdale Focus City

JetBlue is expanding service on four popular routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). This includes converting JetBlue’s current limited service between Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville (JAX), previously only offered for peak spring break travel, into daily year-round flying, giving customers consistent nonstop access between Northeast Florida and the airline’s South Florida focus city.  New […]

Delta Halts New York to Tel Aviv Flights Through March, Delays Resumption of Atlanta Service

In response to the ongoing conflict in the region, Delta Air Lines has extended the suspension of flights from New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) through March 31 and from TLV to JFK through April 1. Additionally, the restart of Atlanta (ATL) to Tel Aviv service has been delayed, with flights from ATL to […]

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Newest Ship Is Sailing Caribbean Cruises from Miami Starting March 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed the first official architectural images and videos of Norwegian Luna, offering a first look at the ship’s next-generation design as it begins its inaugural transatlantic voyage. NCL’s newest ship welcomed its first guests in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, on March 10, 2026 and will make its U.S. debut in Miami, […]

Rising Concert Ticket Prices Are Driving More Americans to Buy Event Ticket Insurance

Concert and event tickets remain wildly popular with Americans, but they have also become a significant investment, with average ticket prices increasing 38 percent since 2019, according to Pollstar. A new Allianz Partners survey of customers who purchased the company’s Event Ticket Protector product found that respondents are eager to attend live events in 2026, […]

Survey: 90% of Top-Performing Travel Advisors Are Women

Women are shaping the travel industry as both its primary entrepreneurs and its most powerful consumers, according to new survey data from Nexion Travel Group, a premium host travel agency. The survey, released in conjunction with International Women’s Day, polled members of Nexion’s Circle of Excellence, MillionAir and Advisory Board — representing the company’s highest-performing […]

WTTC: Iran Conflict Is Costing Global Tourism $600 Million Per Day

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the travel & tourism sector across the Middle East by at least US$600 million per day in international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, traveler confidence and regional connectivity affect demand. The Middle East plays a vital […]

Airfare on Europe-Asia Flights Surge By Up to 298%

Travelers flying on direct routes between Europe and Asia are paying up to £1,766 (around $2,367) more for the same flight, with fares surging by nearly 300 percent, according to new analysis by FlightsFinder.com. The study examined prices for non-stop flights from major European hubs to Asian destinations before and during the recent geopolitical tensions […]

Celebrity Cruises’ 2028 Galapagos Expeditions Are Now Open for Booking

Celebrity Cruises’ 2028 Galapagos expeditions on the Forbes Travel Guide-rated Celebrity Flora have opened for booking. The 2028 season includes more than 50 all-inclusive sailings. Activities include snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking with sea turtles, exploring coastal cliffs, observing giant tortoises and more. The itineraries, led by Galapagos National Park expert naturalists, will immerse guests […]

Princess Cruises Announces 115-Day 2028 World Cruise

Princess Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 World Cruise on board Coral Princess. The 115-day, globe-spanning journey to 49 destinations across 24 countries and five continents will feature 39 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more overnight and late-night stays, and a maiden call to Mossel Bay, South Africa. Departing January 3, 2028, roundtrip from Fort […]