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Holland America Line broke its Black Friday weekend sales record in the United States, with 19 percent more bookings than its previous high watermark, set in 2023 for the same period from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Bookings were especially strong among guests planning summer Alaska vacations in 2026, choosing cruise options as well as […]

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID but still want to fly will have the option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity-verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish their identity at security checkpoints beginning February 1, 2026. Travelers will be […]

American Cruise Lines has introduced 11 new U.S. itineraries and three new small ships for 2026. Sailing year-round, the company will honor the country’s 250th birthday on its portfolio of domestic itineraries exploring coast-to-coast—including new cruises on the Great Lakes, the Arkansas River, and the Gulf Coast. Next year, the world’s only 100 percent U.S.-flagged […]

Southwest Airlines has announced its new partnership with Condor, a German airline that offers nearly 70 destinations across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas from its hub in Frankfurt. In the United States, Southwest will serve Condor passengers with domestic flights, bridging the Atlantic with same-ticket journeys that connect both carriers’ schedules at Boston, Las […]

JetBlue has announced new nonstop service from Buffalo (BUF) to both Fort Myers (RSW) and San Juan (SJU), along with new service between Syracuse (SYR) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) beginning in March. These additions continue JetBlue’s ongoing commitment to invest in and grow its presence across Upstate and Western New York, bringing more convenient travel […]

Broward County‘s Port Everglades recently closed out a two-week stretch that saw three new cruise ships complete their namings, Plaques-and-Keys ceremonies and maiden voyages from one of the world’s busiest homeports. The rapid succession of celebrations underscores Port Everglades’ growing role as a preferred stage for major cruise industry moments. Each naming delivered a high-profile […]

With record number of passengers taking to the sky this Thanksgiving holiday, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and the regional air carrier, Horizon Air, provided the most dependable air service to guests on nearly 7,100 flights between Wednesday, November 26 and Sunday, November 30. This achievement reflects the dedication of Alaska’s 35,000 employees in delivering outstanding […]

This winter, Americans are gifting themselves the joy of travel, with 84 percent confident they’ll embark on domestic and international adventures, according to new data from Allianz Partners, a global leader in travel insurance and assistance services. Allianz Partners’ annual ranking of top destinations for the winter holiday season reveals the most popular domestic and […]

Celestyal has announced a strategic leadership change, with the appointment of Janet Parton as vice president of marketing, PR and customer experience. Parton moves into the role immediately from her previous position as VP, business development for Europe and the U.K., and managing director of Celestyal Travel U.K., and brings extensive experience from both her […]

Sensible Weather, a leading provider of “Weather Guarantees” for the travel and hospitality industry, has announced the expansion of its partnership with Hospitality Solutions, making Weather Guarantees accessible to purchase at more than 1,400 hotels using the SynXis Booking Engine. Through this collaboration, travelers booking at participating hotels powered by the SynXis Booking Engine can […]