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TL365 Launches All-in-One FIT Booking Tool for Travel Advisors

TL365, a travel technology and services provider, has announced the launch of TripBuilder, a major enhancement to its proprietary booking platform, JetBridge. Designed with “the modern travel advisor” in mind, TripBuilder offers an all-in-one solution for building FIT itineraries with speed, precision and ease. With TripBuilder, advisors can now create complete, customized trips that include […]

Riviera Travel Unveils Summer River Cruise Offers

Riviera Travel has launched a series of exclusive summer offers that make European travel more affordable than ever for North American guests. The limited-time promotions include an airfare credit of up to $750 per person, savings of up to $4,000 on new bookings, and special pricing on select sailings—all available now through Riviera’s U.S.-based reservations […]

Firsthand Look: Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory II on the Great Lakes

Closer-to-home cruising is trending hot this year for many North American travelers, particularly for those 50-plus years of age. That’s my perspective after chatting informally with fellow guests sailing aboard Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory II in May. Among the prime “takeaways” are these: Many have certainly loved traveling to Europe, Asia or beyond on past […]

New in Cruise: New and Impressive Staterooms, Firsthand Insight

HX Expeditions conducted its first ship turnaround in Nuuk, Greenland. Homeporting the Fridtjof Nansen in that Arctic port for the summer season, the expedition line, according to Seatrade Cruise News, is also now partnering with Air Greenland. Last week, that airline carried more than 500 HX passengers to/from Nuuk as well Copenhagen, Denmark, and Reykjavík, […]

Archer Raises $850 Million Amid eVTOL Push by White House

Archer Aviation has raised an additional $850 million following the White House’s recent announcement of an Executive Order by President Trump to implement an eVTOL Integration Pilot Program in the United States. This program is focused on accelerating the deployment of eVTOL ( electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft in the U.S. Archer intends to closely […]

Velas Resort in Los Cabos Offers Tequila Connoisseur Certification Program

Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos has unveiled a new experience designed for guests seeking to master Mexico’s most celebrated spirit. The three-day “Tequila Connoisseur Certification” program combines guided tastings, food and beverage pairings, and cultural exploration. The “Tequila Connoisseur Certification” unfolds over three sessions at the all-inclusive resort, each focusing on different aspects of tequila […]

Jalisco Boosts Tourism Sector with $1 Billion Hotel Investment

Signaling Jalisco’s sustained economic growth and its emergence as Mexico’s investment hub, Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro has announced a $1 billion investment in new hotels aimed at strengthening the state’s tourism sector. Private investors will allocate more than $1 billion between 2025 and 2028, adding 4,578 rooms to the state’s hotel capacity. A total of […]

Annua Signature Hotels Expands to Mallorca

After the openings of César Lanzarote, Amagatay and Morvedra Nou in Menorca, Annua Signature Hotels has announced its latest chapter: Son Xotano, a Provençal-inspired estate retreat opening August 1 in rural Mallorca, Spain. Located in the inland village of Sencelles, the hotel marks Annua’s first property on the island and continues the brand’s commitment to […]