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Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is shaking up its executive leadership, appointing Keith Pierce and Jeff Leer as co-chief executive officers, effective April 1, 2026. The pair will succeed John Murray, who is retiring from Sonesta and his role as executive vice president of The RMR Group (Sonesta’s parent company) at the end of March. The […]

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, PortMiami Director and CEO Hydi Webb, and Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Jason Liberty led a groundbreaking ceremony for the future new Cruise Terminal G at PortMiami. Delivered by Lemartec-NV2A Joint Venture, in partnership with Perez & Perez Architects Planners, the project involves […]

Las Vegas-based Allegiant and Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines announced a definitive merger agreement Sunday, a move that will combine two robust leisure carriers into a single entity serving 22 million annual passengers. Why Care?  This merger significantly expands the vacation map for travel advisors. It links Allegiant’s stronghold in small-to-mid-sized U.S. cities with Sun Country’s […]

Intrepid Travel is starting 2026 with a bang, rolling out its biggest Q1 travel advisor incentive ever alongside its “New Year Sale.” Designed to reward advisors during the industry’s busiest booking season, this limited-time promotion offers advisors more chances to win, bigger prizes, and exclusive early access to top-selling trips. For the first time, Intrepid […]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled new images showcasing the first phase of enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay, its private island in the Bahamas. The upgrades include a 1.4-acre pool area with an expansive heated pool, a Splash Harbor splash pad for young guests, the adults-only Vibe Shore Club, and more. With a new pier […]

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, has been named Chair of CLIA’s Global Executive Committee (GEC) for a two-year term from 2026 through 2027. Weinstein succeeds Jason Liberty, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, who served as Chair during a period of continued industry […]

Royal Caribbean has announced the opening of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, Nassau. The beach club destination welcomed its first vacationers December 23, debuting an all-inclusive beach day that blends the beauty of the Bahamas with Royal Caribbean’s signature touches. The grand opening comes just a few days after the beach club’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony, […]

Holland America Line is experiencing a surge in demand for European cruises, with bookings for its 2026 season up more than a third compared to this time last year. The rise is especially notable in the cruise line’s Northern Europe voyages, an increase of nearly 50 percent year over year. Convenient departures from both Rotterdam, […]

Federal government shutdowns are more than political standoffs. They create immediate, measurable disruptions to America’s travel system, affecting both the supply of travel services and Americans’ ability and willingness to travel. They are felt in airports, in hotel lobbies and in communities across the country that depend on travel to support jobs and economic activity. […]

Spirit Airlines delivered leading reliability in 2025, earning a top ranking for on-time performance from aviation analytics firm Cirium. The airline ranked third among the 10 largest North American carriers, climbing from sixth place in 2024. According to Cirium data, Spirit operated 78.83 percent of its flights on time last year. “Off the heels of […]