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Journey Beyond has expanded its tourism portfolio by acquiring Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia and entering into an agreement to acquire SeaLink’s tourism portfolio. The Australia-based tour operator recently announced the completion of its acquisition of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, including its iconic businesses Ayers Rock Resort in Yulara and Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre in Far North Queensland. […]

Carnival Cruise Line has rolled out its latest onboard enhancement—Express Dining. The program is now available on 15 ships and will be fully implemented across the fleet by the end of May. Available nightly in each ship’s main dining room, Express Dining offers a freshly prepared multi-course dinner experience in under an hour for groups […]

The world’s busiest international transit hub is under renewed threat, with fresh disruptions rippling across global itineraries for travelers. Two drones fell near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran entered its 12th day and continued to wreak havoc on Middle East air travel. Dubai’s Media Office confirmed the incidents in […]

Relief is on the way for frequent international travelers after the Trump administration announced it would restore the Global Entry program early Wednesday morning, following a weeks-long suspension tied to an ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. According to CNN, a DHS spokesperson confirmed the program would be reactivated at 5:00 a.m. […]

When more than a third of consumers say they trust artificial intelligence to plan travel more than any other task — above shopping, above getting medical advice, above help at work — hotel brands are paying attention. Hilton is now acting on it. The hospitality giant this week announced the Hilton AI Planner, a generative […]

With my intense travel schedule, I savor detours where I put away the schedule and notes and simply enjoy the moment. And for me, there’s no better detour in Europe than visiting a public bath or spa for a relaxing, good soak. Some Americans are prudish when it comes to enjoying public baths in Europe—especially […]

Qatar Airways’ scheduled flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of the airspace. A further update will be provided later on March 9. Following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a limited […]

Contiki is expanding its active trips portfolio with the launch of new small-group tours in Nepal. Designed for travelers seeking bucket-list ventures without logistical stress, the new itineraries combine culture, wildlife, adventure, and must-see landmarks. “We’re seeing a real shift in how Gen Z and millennial travelers define a great vacation,” Tom O’Hara, head of […]

Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aéreas has announced the introduction of widebody aircraft to its fleet with the initial delivery of up to five Airbus A330-900. With capacity for close to 300 passengers and range of up to 15 hours, the aircraft will enable the company to begin intercontinental operations connecting Brazil to destinations in Europe […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors has taken a bold step in the fight for fair pay, making its Hotel Watch List publicly available for the first time in a bid to hold hotels accountable for unpaid advisor commissions. Previously accessible only to ASTA members, the list is now open for anyone to view through […]