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Allianz Partners USA has teamed up with Alaska Airlines to roll out SmartBenefits, a new travel insurance feature that automatically delivers payments to insured guests experiencing qualifying flight delays—no claim required. The carrier is the first airline partner to launch the benefit, which provides fixed payouts to cover unexpected expenses such as meals or lodging when […]

Pelorus Yachting, experiential specialists in yacht charter, has announced a new CA yacht to its charter fleet—Sequoia, a hand-built, 100-foot wooden schooner designed for small-group cruises around the Indonesian Archipelago. The only wooden yacht in Southeast Asia to meet U.S. Coast Guard and ABYC classes, it is the latest to join Pelorus’ fleet of expedition […]

Central Holidays has announced its 2026 line-up of signature Italy Escorted Tours, featuring guaranteed departures, and an exclusive Early Booking Promotion offering savings of up to $200 per person. Showcasing the company’s destination expertise and insightful local knowledge, these travel programs have been designed to highlight the best of Italy, from iconic landmarks to hidden […]

Celebrity Cruises’ inaugural season of river vacations will open to the public on Thursday, September 25. Guests will be among the first to experience seven-night vacations on the most innovative river ships, which journey from Budapest to Bavaria with the elevated hospitality Celebrity Cruises is known for. “We are thrilled to open the remaining inventory […]

Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have introduced a new wedding concept designed to merge luxury celebrations with sustainability. The program, called “Nature’s Vow,” draws inspiration from the Caribbean’s natural beauty and aims to set the tone for eco-conscious destination weddings in 2026 and beyond. “With Nature’s Vow, we’re not only giving couples a stunning new […]

WeRoad, while bills itself as Europe’s fastest-growing adventure travel company, has launched a new global trade partnership program aimed at travel advisors, OTAs, and independent advisors worldwide. The initiative opens access to more than 300 curated itineraries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania, and the Americas. WeRoad specializes in small-group adventures (8–15 travelers) […]

American Cruise Lines has announced an expanded fleet and three new itineraries. The company is adding capacity and itineraries on the Mississippi River and tributaries, by introducing the first-ever 9-Day Arkansas River Cruise between Tulsa, Okla. and Memphis, Tenn.; a new 11-Day Great Smoky Mountains Cruise between Knoxville and Huntsville, Tenn.; and a brand-new 8-Day […]

Travelers looking for spotless hotel rooms should consider Minneapolis, which has been ranked the cleanest hotel market in the United States, according to a new study from residential cleaning service maidsailors.com. Researchers analyzed more than 9,400 hotels across 123 U.S. cities with populations over 200,000. Minneapolis came out on top with an average cleanliness rating […]

Italy is consistently ranked among the top destinations visited by American travelers, and it is by far the most popular country among travel advisors booking independent clients with custom tour operator and FIT* specialist Avanti Destinations. The company just issued a new 100-page advisor print reference guide on Italy, which can be ordered at https://www.avantidestinations.com/orderbrochures. […]

Riviera Travel has announced its expansion to Asia with the launch of a brand-new ship, Riviera Alba, setting sail on the Mekong River in 2027. This news follows Riviera’s recent unveiling of the world’s first dedicated solo cruise ship. Bookings are now open for 2027 itineraries with limited-time savings of up to 50 percent off […]