The U.S. Travel Association has announced the launch of the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC)—a national alliance of sports, travel and business leaders dedicated to helping the United States successfully host a once-in-a-generation slate of global sporting events. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics on the horizon, ASTMEC […]

Delta is elevating the ski season travel experience to Aspen. Starting this November, the airline, through its Delta Connection partner SkyWest, will upgrade the journey to the mountains by replacing CRJ-700 aircraft with sleek, spacious Embraer jets. Customers can now expect more room for their gear. With a larger cargo hold, these aircraft significantly reduce […]

American Airlines has announced six new routes to Europe and South America for travelers to experience in summer 2026. American will debut new service to Prague (PRG) and the only nonstop service from the U.S. to Budapest, Hungary (BUD). The airline will also add new routes to popular destinations including Athens, Greece (ATH); Milan (MXP); […]

Costa Cruises is celebrating the end of summer with a “Labor Day Sale” featuring a free balcony cabin upgrade offer on select itineraries. Guests can elevate their experience and enjoy a balcony cabin for the price of an ocean-view on select Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises departing from September 2025 through February 2026. Cruises must be […]

Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates flights, effective from October 1, 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such smart phones, tablets, laptops and cameras. Emirates customers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions listed […]

Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has announced a strengthened partnership with the Dominican Republic to enhance cruise tourism and generate long-term benefits for the country’s economy, communities and cruise guests. During a series of high-level meetings between FCCA leadership and the Dominican Republic’s tourism and port authorities, both parties committed to a shared vision: to position […]

Princess Cruises has announced its most expansive Japan season ever in 2027, featuring two Japanese-built ships sailing from the Tokyo region throughout the season. The 2027 program includes 78 departures across 50 different itineraries, with voyages ranging from seven to 28 days, making it Princess’ most robust Japan deployment to date. The March–December 2027 Japan […]

On behalf of California’s more than 6,000 hotels and 235,000 hotel employees, the California Hotel and Lodging Association (CHLA) has released a statement. It is in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that the CHP-led Organized Retail Crime Task Force so far in 2025 has made 706 arrests and recovered nearly 150,000 stolen goods valued […]

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in the world to implement an AI-based turbulence prediction service developed by BlueWX Company Limited. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing flight safety, passenger comfort and operational reliability through advanced weather prediction technology, a crucial advancement as turbulence concerns intensify. ANA’s adoption of […]

The hospitality industry is rapidly evolving as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics bring sweeping change. Hotels that implement automation are seeing operational costs drop by 30–40 percent, along with enhanced guest satisfaction and stronger revenue strategies. The AI-driven hospitality market is projected to surge to $1.46 billion by 2029 with an impressive 57.8 percent compound […]