Porter Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its 2025/26 winter schedule, unveiling four new routes, and increasing flights to southern destinations by up to 25 percent during peak travel periods. This includes the introduction of Porter’s first-ever transborder service from Vancouver (YVR) with a non-stop flight to Phoenix (PHX). Further enhancing its Ottawa (YOW) […]

“Phenomenal” is how Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein characterized his company’s third quarter earnings performance. Soaring cruise sales have created financial statistics that absolutely wow. Here’s the scoop. The world’s largest cruise company posted a record $1.9 billion in third-quarter net income plus record revenues of $8.2 billion.  In addition, net yields were up 4.6 […]

Amtrak has announced a limited-time “Falling Fares Sale,” allowing travelers to save big and enjoy the beauty of fall through the window of an Amtrak train. Customers can enjoy discounted fares for travel on routes across the country, giving that extra incentive to plan an autumn getaway. As per the offer, travelers will enjoy up […]

G Adventures marked its 35th anniversary with its biggest celebration yet, convening over 700 changemakers from around the globe, including travel advisors, partners, suppliers, media and travelers, for the third annual GX World Community Tourism Summit in Amman, Jordan. The milestone event, coinciding with World Tourism Day, unveiled a wave of announcements and a lineup […]

Swan Hellenic has announced the appointment of Preston Caddell as sales director for the U.S. Central Region. Caddel brings nearly 15 years of experience in the cruise and travel industry, having held senior sales leadership roles at Margaritaville at Sea, Aurora Expeditions, and Ponant, as well as regional positions with Australis, Seabourn, Holland America Line, and […]

Southwest Airlines is expanding its network with the intention to begin service at Anchorage, Alaska’s Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the first half of 2026. The airline is scheduled to make flights available for purchase as part of its next schedule extension coming this month. “We’re adding destinations that once seemed inconceivable for Southwest […]

Pretty, pristine, and lakeside, and at the foot of a towering hulk of a mountain, Luzern has long been Switzerland’s tourism capital. Since the Romantic era in the 19th century, it’s been a regular stop on the “Grand Tour” of Europe for the likes of Mark Twain and Queen Victoria. And with a charming old […]

American Airlines is calling all the right plays with increased flights to San Jose, CA (SJC), for the Big Game. Located just 10 minutes from the action, SJC is an ideal gateway for fans going the distance and cheering their teams on. “The season is just getting started, and American is locking in our game […]

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has called on the United States Congress to take immediate action to reach an agreement on a federal budget and quickly end the government shutdown. A prolonged shutdown would have far-reaching consequences for the business travel sector and the broader economy. It would significantly disrupt critical federal operations that […]

Royal Caribbean Group has launched an inaugural business accelerator program in the coastal community of Seward, Alaska, unveiling its first initiative in its “Port Partners” program. Aimed at empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, the project entails a 10-week academic course, personalized mentorship and coaching, and an interactive pitch competition culminating in a $20,000 grant awarded to one standout […]