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United Airlines has reported a third-quarter profit that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The company posted pre-tax earnings of $1.3 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 8.2 percent, and adjusted pre-tax earnings of $1.2 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin of 8.0 percent. Diluted earnings per share came in at $2.90, while adjusted diluted earnings per […]

Expedia Group has released “Unpack ’26: The Trends in Travel,” its annual global report highlighting shifts in traveler behavior and the destinations set to dominate itineraries in 2026. From Destinations of the Year to salvaged hotels and reading retreats, to Banana Ball and farm stays, the trends in “Unpack ’26” offer a look at the […]

After years of “revenge travel” and jam-packed holidays, a new mindset is taking hold and reshaping how people think about vacation: the “Joy of Missing Out” (JOMO). Unlike tightly packed trips driven by the “Fear of Missing Out” (FOMO), where travelers raced to check off bucket-list destinations and capture every moment for social media, JOMO […]

Carnival Cruise Line’s first Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, has returned to service with a variety of fresh enhancements following a comprehensive dry dock in Marseilles, France. The ship sets sail from Barcelona on a 15-day transatlantic journey back to its homeport of Port Canaveral, FL, to resume the fun with a year-round schedule of cruises […]

More technology, but less time.More connections, but less connection.More choices, yet less clarity. But the silent killer is how much stress and burnout travel advisors continue to accept. Like so many industries, travel has become overwhelming — especially for young people navigating toxic leadership that fails to mentor, coach or prepare them for client and […]

Under Canvas has announced that Under Canvas White Mountains is set to open in June 2026. This marks the brand’s second location in New England and its first in New Hampshire. Set on 86 acres, the new camp offers breathtaking views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range, and is surrounded by meadows, forests and […]

Holland America Line has unveiled its 2027-28 Asia season, featuring three new ports in Japan—Hitachinaka, Nagoya and Maizuru—along with a new scenic cruising experience in Maizuru Bay. More overnight stays in six top destinations create opportunities for a deeper authentic connection with each locale—whether through vibrant night markets, iconic city lights or unforgettable sunsets. Sailing […]

The Los Angeles–San Diego–San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service, and SeaWorld San Diego are partnering to make one of Southern California’s top attractions more affordable and easier to enjoy. Pacific Surfliner riders can now unlock special savings online: “As a top destination in San Diego, SeaWorld San […]

As the government shutdown continues, travelers are looking for ways to protect their trips from the ripple effects, and many are turning to Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) coverage. According to the data from InsureMyTrip, 10 percent of all policies purchased in September included CFAR, the highest percentage so far this year, suggesting travelers are […]

Envoyage, a global network of independent travel agencies and advisors, and a division of The Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), continues to accelerate its U.S. expansion with the appointment of two new senior business development managers: Jonathan Cerreta and Maeghen Tripp. The appointments reflect Envoyage’s ongoing investment in the U.S. market and support for the growth […]