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As the federal government shutdown entered its second week, the travel industry is already reeling from economic strain and operational disruptions. The U.S. Travel Association reports that the nation’s travel economy has lost approximately $1 billion in spending every week during the shutdown. That figure comes amid mounting reports of flight delays, reduced service, and […]

Global insurer Chubb has announced the launch of Travel Pro, a new suite of travel insurance products designed to address the most common challenges faced by world travelers. The announcement came at the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon. Travel Pro simplifies travel insurance and mitigates disruptions like flight delays and baggage issues, unpredictable weather, and […]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the arrival of Norwegian Aqua to its new homeport of Miami, kicking off its winter season of Caribbean cruises with calls to the company’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay. Beginning now through April 2026, Norwegian Aqua will sail seven-day Caribbean voyages from Miami to multiple island destinations including Puerto […]

Cruise Planners is turning up the volume at its 2025 annual convention, CP World: Rock On. This year’s theme honors travel advisors as industry rock stars while highlighting Cruise Planners’ core pillars—marketing, technology, training, support and community—that fuel franchise success and innovation. Cruise Planners kicked off its annual travel franchise convention with a record-setting turnout […]

Allegiant Air is celebrating Customer Appreciation Week by giving away nearly $1 million in free flights. The festivities kicked off Monday, with airline representatives and crew members surprising unsuspecting passengers with the news that they would receive a $250 voucher, which is good for a roundtrip flight—plus amenities—in Allegiant’s network. In Provo, UT, travelers waiting […]

Princess Cruises has announced the inaugural voyage of its newest Sphere-class ship, Star Princess, which has departed from Barcelona on an 11-day Inaugural Western Mediterranean voyage. Continuing the brand’s tradition of innovation and signature service, the Star Princess now sails as the 17th ship in the Princess fleet. The 177,800-ton, 4,300-guest Star Princess features 30 […]

To celebrate 44 years of selling FIT travel exclusively through advisors, independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations is awarding gift cards to advisors for each FIT land booking worth a minimum of $5,000 made anytime during the anniversary month October 1–31, 2025 for travel to any Avanti destination between October 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026. […]

Icelandair and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP)—the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new Terminal 6 (T6)—have announced that the airline has selected T6 for its future operations at JFK. Icelandair joins partner airline JetBlue, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Avianca, […]

EVA Air marked the launch of its new Dallas–Fort Worth to Taipei route with a special inaugural ceremony held at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The event was co-hosted by EVA Air President Clay Sun; Ambassador Alexander Tah-Ray Yui of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States; and Dallas Fort Worth International […]

Avelo Airlines has announced the launch of Avelo PLUS, a brand-new membership program designed to make traveling even more affordable and convenient. Travelers can join for just $49 for the first year and enjoy exclusive perks all year long. With Avelo PLUS, members will gain access to: Exclusive low fares – Enjoy member-only pricing on […]