Avoya Travel Hosts Land Forum in the Dominican Republic

Avoya Travel successfully hosted the 2025 Avoya Travel Land Forum at Secrets Tides Punta Cana, marking the event’s first-ever edition in the Dominican Republic. The forum welcomed 250 attendees, including over 35 top-producing independent agencies from the Avoya Network, also making it the largest Land Forum in Avoya’s history. The event included a week of […]

TPConnects Technologies Introduces New AI Integration

TPConnects Technologies has announced the ongoing integration of its advanced AI capabilities into its Astra and Iris platforms, marking a step forward in its intelligent travel technology. The TPConnects conversational AI agent, Trip Captain, combines natural language processing, travel information and deep learning capabilities to assist travel planning and management. The conversational AI agent will […]

Holland America Upgrades Its Afternoon Tea Services Onboard

Holland America Line is partnering with Art of Tea to elevate its Royal Dutch Tea, Regional Afternoon Tea and Standard Afternoon Tea services with a custom blend that celebrates the cruise line’s Dutch heritage. The Dutch Tea Time Blend will be available during every afternoon tea service in the main dining room on board all Holland America […]

First Look: Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake in Wisconsin Dells

Venture Luxury Estates, a division of Uphoff Resorts, has announced the Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake in the Wisconsin Dells will officially open June 2. Dawn Manor Restaurant, located next door, is also set to open in tandem with the villas. For this project, architectural design firm ADCI drew inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright, who […]

ExperiencePlus! Celebrates 20 Years With New 2026 Expedition

In celebration of 20 years of cycling adventures, ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours has launched a new expedition trip: “Baltic to the Adriatic – Tallinn to Venice.” Departing in July 2026, this 1,520-mile cycling journey connects the storied streets of Tallinn to the romantic canals of Venice, traversing seven countries along the way. This new expedition honors […]

Portugal Hotel Debuts New Space for Wine & Culinary Experiences

Octant Évora has announced the opening of Enoteca, a newly transformed space dedicated to providing luxury leisure travelers and intimate groups with immersive wine and culinary experiences. Designed for both connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts, Enoteca offers an array of  activities, including wine master classes, private cooking experiences, Chef’s Table dinners and more. Previously reserved for […]

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice Revamps Skyline Rooftop Bar

Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, a flour mill-turned-hotel on the island of Giudecca in the Venetian Lagoon, has revealed a new look and signature cocktail menu for its Skyline Rooftop Bar. The venue now sports a vibrant, refreshed interior inspired by the city’s color palette and an interactive menu that matches guests with their perfect pour […]

Mexico Grand Hotels Announces Kadún Opening in Cabo This Fall

Mexico Grand Hotels is expanding its presence in Los Cabos with the debut of Kadún, a new 110-room boutique property opening this fall in the heart of Cabo San Lucas. Just steps from El Médano Beach and the city’s lively Marina, Kadún offers “a refined yet grounded hospitality experience inspired by the surroundings and cultural […]

Malta Tops the Rainbow Index for 10th Year in a Row

For the 10th consecutive year, Malta has topped the rankings on the ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map, leading among 49 European countries ranked annually in creating a safe, inclusive environment for the LGBTQ+ community. (ILGA is the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association.) The Rainbow index is based on a country’s laws and policies that have […]