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Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection has released its first-ever “Time Rich Report,” a consumer survey showing that most Americans believe they aren’t spending enough meaningful time with loved ones—and see travel as the solution. The national survey, conducted with Wakefield Research, found that 82 percent of respondents feel they aren’t getting enough time with the people who […]

Travelport has announced a strategic partnership with FareNexus to integrate the advanced contract management solution nexusCMT into the Travelport+ platform. This collaboration delivers powerful new tools that aim to help travel agencies and TMCs increase profitability, eliminate manual errors and make smarter booking decisions. The nexusCMT integration transforms how travel advisors handle commissions by providing […]

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill has completed a full-property transformation in advance of its 50th anniversary in 2026, unveiling redesigned guestrooms, modernized meeting and event spaces, refreshed dining and lounge concepts, and upgraded public areas. The nine-month renovation reimagines the 840-room property, located steps from the U.S. Capitol, with a design inspired by the […]

Every September, Munich hosts the planet’s biggest kegger — Oktoberfest. This world-famous party is a sloppy soup of locals and tourists swaying their beer steins and toasting to the scene’s Gemütlichkeit (cozy and convivial atmosphere). Oktoberfest dates back to 1810, when the Bavarian king threw a grand public wedding reception for his son. It was […]

Starting October 7, 2025, Virgin Voyages will debut “VoyageFair Choices,” a new fare model created directly in response to Sailor (guest) and First Mate (travel advisor) feedback. At the heart of this new system are four goals: to give Sailors better price transparency, make fares easier to compare across the industry, offer more flexible and […]

MSC Cruises is bringing its luxury cruising concept, the MSC Yacht Club, to MSC Poesia as part of a major upgrade—one of the largest of the cruise line’s history. The revamp will also include new Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar specialty restaurants, a new All-Stars Sports Bar, a refreshed MSC Aurea Spa and enhanced MSC […]

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 […]