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Holland America Line is rolling out a refreshed Morimoto by Sea menu across its fleet this fall, setting the table for Chef Masaharu Morimoto‘s hosted Alaska sailing in 2027. The updated menu from the line’s Global Fresh Fish Ambassador debuts first on Nieuw Amsterdam this month and is expected to reach all 11 ships by […]

Despite many years of traveling to France, I still can’t help but marvel at the towering Gothic churches that mark the heart of many French cities. I like to imagine being a pilgrim 600 years ago, hiking for days to a particular church on a particular holy day — and feeling awe when the soaring […]

Ikon Pass has expanded its community further into Asia as Madarao Mountain Resort in Japan and Beidahu Ski Resort and Lake Songhua Resort in China join Ikon Pass for winter 26/27. Ikon Pass holders now have access to 14 of the best destinations and snow in Asia. Ikon Pass now offers up to 98 days […]

Gol Airlines is expanding connectivity across South America through its network in Brazil. The airline offers European travelers an alternative way to reach southern Argentina through São Paulo, either with a connection or by combining the journey with a stay in Brazil. The seasonal São Paulo–El Calafate–Ushuaia service provides access to two iconic destinations in Argentine […]

JdV by Hyatt is headed to the United Kingdom for the first time. Hyatt announced September 10 that an affiliate has signed a franchise agreement with an affiliate of CL Capital for the Oxford Witney Hotel, a 130-room property expected to join the brand’s portfolio by the end of 2026. InnPractice, appointed by CL Capital, […]

Clients flying Korean Air can soon stream, game, and work in the air at no charge. The carrier announced earlier this month that free high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink launches this week, making it the first full-service airline in East Asia to bring SpaceX’s low-Earth-orbit satellite network into the cabin. The service debuts on […]

Guests can now book Carnival Tropicale, Carnival Cruise Line‘s newest ship and the final addition to its Excel class. As bookings open, the cruise line is also celebrating the ship’s progression from concept to reality at Meyer Werft‘s shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Beginning April 15, 2028, Carnival Tropicale will become the newest ship sailing from Texas. The ship will […]

Americans intend to keep their holiday trips on the calendar this year, but they plan to pay considerably less for them. Expected holiday travel spending has dropped to an average of $419 per consumer, down 24% from $553 a year ago, according to PwC’s Holiday Outlook 2026, which surveyed 4,093 U.S. consumers in mid-June. The […]

Travel advisors have until September 24 to cash in on ALG Vacations‘ Friends & Family Event, a September campaign that stacks prize drawings, boosted production credit, and client-facing discounts into one selling push. Where May’s Travel Advisor Appreciation Month was about applause, ALGV positions this one as the working version — incentives meant to put […]

Time is running short for travel advisors to get in on Royal Caribbean‘s fall booking sweepstakes, which closes September 22. Five advisors will walk away with a free short Caribbean cruise for two — and every eligible booking made before the deadline counts as a ticket in the drawing. The mechanics are simple. Any new […]