Germans may be notoriously well-organized and efficient, but they are also experts at relaxing. Explore Germany‘s Black Forest—with its plentiful trails and world-class mineral spas—and you’ll know what I mean. The Black Forest is popular with German holiday-goers and overseas tourists looking for serious R&R, clean air, cuckoo clocks, countless hiking possibilities, and chocolate cakes […]

Holland America Line is ushering in its 2026 Alaska season starting April 25 with the arrival of Eurodam to the Port of Seattle. With more than 100 voyages across six ships this season departing three homeports, guests who embark on a cruise to the Great Land will find a lineup of extensive onboard programming, elevated […]

Global business travel is continuing at a steady pace into 2026, but with significantly more caution, less confidence and more operational complexity than at the beginning of the year. Organizations are still pressing forward with trips, spending and meetings, yet are doing so amid escalating conflicts, higher costs and growing disruption. The shift can be […]

Hawaiian Airlines became the newest member of the oneworld alliance, connecting Hawaii to more of the world with the largest network of flights to, from and within the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian’s oneworld membership, the 96-year carrier’s first entry into a major alliance, makes it easier than ever for travelers worldwide to visit Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines […]

CIM Group and Centennial Yards Company along with the Drew Company has announced that Virgin Hotels is bringing its signature spark and spirited lifestyle to Centennial Yards, the $5 billion, 50-acre mixed-use redevelopment transforming Downtown Atlanta. Scheduled for a 2027 debut, the hotel will serve as a cornerstone in Centennial Yards’ Entertainment District. This project […]

Hawaiian Airlines has transitioned to the same Sabre passenger service system (PSS) used by Alaska Airlines, an integration milestone that provides guests flying with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines a more seamless and consistent travel experience from booking to boarding across a growing global network. The combined company’s shared PSS serves as the central reservation […]

Earth is heating up: The global surface temperature has increased faster since 1970 than in any other 50-year period over at least the last 2000 years, with February 2026 recorded as the fifth-warmest, according to reports by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Experts project that overall temperatures will continue to climb, as global warming […]

Disney Vacation Club has shared more details about the proposed Disney Lakeshore Lodge, a new resort projected to open at Walt Disney World Resort in summer 2027. Nestled along the shores of Bay Lake, this waterfront retreat will invite members and guests to celebrate the beauty and magic of nature, as seen through the eyes […]

Tripadvisor has released initial findings from its upcoming Summer Travel Index revealing the top and trending summer destinations for U.S. travelers in 2026. The data reveals a preference for East Coast beach destinations, with Myrtle Beach leading domestic travel searches. These accessible coastal destinations offer family-friendly appeal and activities that cater to travelers of all […]

Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center has announced the completion of its $70 million transformation, coinciding with the hotel’s 20-year milestone in downtown Denver. The renovation introduces a full reimagination of its 1,100 guestrooms and suites alongside new and enhanced gathering spaces. It follows the 2018 and 2019 revitalization of the hotel’s dining venues—including […]