Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) has released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8.3 billion in August 2025—a two percent year-over-year increase and the highest monthly sales total for August ever recorded by ARC.* August passenger trips settled by ARC reached 24.6 million. For the month, passenger trips issued through online travel agencies […]

Sabre Corporation is challenging some of the airline industry’s talking points around booking direct, arguing that the promised benefits for corporate buyers often don’t match the reality. The company released new analysis this week highlighting four misconceptions about direct airline connections, positioning its SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace as a more effective solution. The findings come as […]

Continuing to build on a year of positive franchise development, K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel is now expanding on the East Coast with its first location in New York City. The multi award-winning and internationally recognized pet boarding and daycare brand has partnered with a seasoned hospitality group, the Dhillon Group, to open a location […]

As it continues to unveil its 2027/28 lineup, Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans for three homeports as it opened new sailings in Long Beach, CA; Norfolk, VA; and Baltimore, MD. With seasonal cruises on Carnival Legend in Long Beach, Carnival will launch its first-ever dedicated series of Hawaii cruises. Carnival is also repositioning Carnival […]

Princess Cruises has announced that bookings for its 2027 Canada & New England are now open. Regal Princess headlines the upcoming season, joined by returning Caribbean Princess. This destination-rich season will have 17 scheduled voyages from August 21–October 30, 2027. The 3,140-guest Caribbean Princess and the 3,560-guest Regal Princess will depart from New York, Boston […]

Sports Illustrated Resorts is expanding to Chicago, IL, tapping into the city’s deep sports culture for the brand’s third location. Travel + Leisure Co., parent company of Sports Illustrated Resorts, announced Tuesday that the Chicago property will open in late 2026 following a major transformation of an existing hotel in the city’s Loop neighborhood. The […]

Riviera Travel has unveiled plans for the first-ever cruise ship dedicated entirely to solo travelers. Beginning in June 2027, MS George Eliot will exclusively sail solo departures on the Danube, Rhine and Moselle rivers marking the first time a cruise ship has devoted its entire season to solo guests. “At Riviera Travel, we are passionate […]

As interest in small-ship expedition cruise travel continues to grow—particularly in polar and warmer weather destinations—AdventureSmith Explorations reports there are new ships, trips and experiences for travelers in 2026. From new ships with modern amenities to longer-duration itineraries and a greater focus on wellness and sustainability, there are a myriad of trip options for travelers […]

Cathay and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to unite the two iconic brands with an aim to offer guests exceptional flight experiences combined with theme park adventures. The planned collaboration aims to unlock synergy opportunities, stimulate inbound tourism, and reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a […]

United Airlines is celebrating what it calls its “best operational summer ever” at Newark Liberty International Airport, claiming the long-troubled hub is now on par with JFK and LaGuardia for on-time performance. At an event Tuesday, United CEO Scott Kirby pointed to more than six million passengers who arrived on time this summer through Newark, […]