American Airlines Touts Holiday Readiness

American Airlines has announced it is ready to welcome more than 12 million customers this winter holiday season across more than 119,000 flights—a larger schedule that provides customers more choices than in 2024. “Our more than 130,000 team members are committed to making our customers’ journeys on American this holiday season safe, reliable and enjoyable,” […]

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft Sign Agreement for Six New Ships

MSC Cruises has announced a major new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, marking the launch of its “New Frontier” platform—a brand-new class of ships. The order will secure full capacity at the shipyard well into the next decade. The announcement was made at the […]

Stats: Best Airlines & Airports for Holiday Travel

With millions of Americans traveling for Christmas and New Year’s, new data from Saily’s research team highlights where holiday travelers were most and least likely to experience delays in December. By analyzing U.S. Department of Transportation statistics for December 2023 and December 2024, the study reveals clear trends in airline reliability, airport performance, and evolving […]

Report: Hotel Operators Improve Labor Efficiency Amid Rising Wages, Softer Revenue

The 2025 Hotel Labor Costs & Trends report was released on HotelData.com by Actabl, revealing how U.S. hotels have tightened labor models throughout the year to offset rising wages, higher operating costs, and revenue performance that consistently fell short of expectations. The report shows that even as wages rose by up to 5.9 percent, labor […]

New in Cruise: NCL’s Top Brass, Creative Status Match, New Ships

Choosing a new leader with strong trade perspective, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced the appointment of Marc Kazlauskas, most recently CEO of Avoya Travel, as the new president of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), effective January 19, 2026. With more than 30 years in the travel industry, Kazlauskas also previously served as president of FROSCH and […]

Slackline Moab Marks Debut of Outset Collection by Hilton

Hilton has announced the debut of Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton, a new property designed for explorers, outdoor enthusiasts and modern nomads. Accepting reservations for stays starting now, this 138-room retreat serves as the perfect base camp for exploring the nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Set against the stunning red rocks of Utah, […]

Inside Trip.com’s Top Travel Trends for 2026

Trip.com Group has announced the top global travel trends for 2026, spotlighting leading destinations, standout attractions and events, and the evolving motivations influencing traveler motivations around the world. Leading Global Destinations: Japan, South Korea and Thailand Based on Trip.com Group’s 2026 booking data, Japan is set to dominate as a top destination of choice next […]

Southwest Airlines Expands at Austin Bergstrom International Airport

Southwest Airlines has announced that a new crew base for pilots and flight attendants will open in March 2026 in Austin, Texas, creating more than 2,000 new jobs based at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and positioning the airline for continued growth in Central Texas. Most employees at the new base will be captains, first […]

Virgin Voyages Brings AI to Travel Advisors via Canva Partnership

Virgin Voyages has announced it has become the first major cruise line to deploy AI-powered marketing tools at scale through a strategic partnership with Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform. The collaboration transforms Virgin Voyages’ top-performing First Mates (travel advisors) into an AI-amplified distributed sales force, positioning the cruise line at the forefront […]

JetBlue Launches Service to Vero Beach from New York and Boston

JetBlue has announced that Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) has officially joined its expanding Florida network, with the airline launching service from both New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The new flights provide customers with more convenient access to Florida’s Treasure Coast and strengthen JetBlue’s role as […]