MSC Group’s Cruise Division has reached another major milestone in its decarbonization journey. The company announced that two of its vessels—MSC World Europa and Explora II—connected to shore power at Valletta’s Grand Harbour on consecutive days, October 15 and October 16, 2025. The occasion was marked during a high-level event in Valletta attended by Dr. […]
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Fora Travel is making a major move into the lucrative group and event travel space with the launch of Fora Groups, a new division designed to modernize how corporate clients, planners and advisors organize group trips. Building on more than $80 million in group travel production to date — spanning corporate retreats, incentive trips and […]
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Sporting red clothing and other razzle-dazzle attire, 1,000 travel advisors boarded Virgin Voyages‘ new Brilliant Lady at PortMiami last Thursday. They were joined by Travel Agent Central and other cruise media, as well as VIPs, celebrities, cruise executives, vendors/partners and music luminaries. Throughout the day and night, an epic shipboard, star-studded celebration marked the arrival […]
London is a dream country for many. Many people fly day in and day out from the UK for commercial, travelling, jobs and study purposes. If you are planning to visit or settle in the London, you would want to have complete information about the transportation system in London to move within the city. Also, […]
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Dream Vacations and CruiseOne have announced that Michelle Sutter, vice president of culture and organizational development at Fanatics, will deliver the keynote address during the 2025 National Conference. Her keynote, “Opening Doors to Thrive: Unlocking the Power of Fear, Purpose, and Possibility,” will take place during the general session at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina […]
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Sabre has released a provocative new whitepaper, “Chat As the New Influencer: From Conversations to Clicks,” forecasting a seismic shift in how travel is discovered, personalized, and booked. The paper argues that conversational commerce—powered by agentic AI—is not just a new channel, but a new paradigm, poised to redefine the traveler journey and unlock growth […]
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In 2025, Cruise Planners has elevated its training program with the launch of CP Genie Learning, a dynamic, AI-enabled, on-demand training hub designed to give advisors smarter, faster, and more convenient access to the travel franchise training resources they need to succeed. CP Genie Learning unites an existing full suite of training programs and tools, […]
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U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8.7 billion in September 2025, according to data released by Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC). The figures represent an 8 percent year-over-year increase and mark the highest September total ever recorded by ARC. Third-quarter air ticket sales and passenger trips reached $25.1 billion and 74.7 million, respectively. Both figures represent […]
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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced the full release of its 2027–28 deployment to all seven continents. Building on the heritage of Lindblad Expeditions and the expertise of National Geographic, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions continues to offer voyages led by seasoned Expedition Leaders, naturalists, historians, scientists, photographers and National Geographic Experts. The 2027–28 season introduces a collection of […]
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These are the Safest Destinations for 2026, According to Berkshire Hathaway’s Travel Insurance Arm
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Travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) has released insights from its 11th annual State of Travel Insurance (SOTI) Safest Destinations report, the longest-running study evaluating U.S. travelers’ attitudes toward travel safety and insurance. The Netherlands, Australia, and Austria have been named the safest countries to visit in 2026, while Reykjavik, Copenhagen, and Zurich […]