The global travel and tourism industry is on track to attract $12.5 trillion in capital investment across G20 economies through 2035, but a near-term mismatch between spending and demand could create serious capacity pressures for agents and travelers alike, according to a report released Wednesday by the World Travel & Tourism Council. The report, “Bridging […]

JetBlue has launched inaugural service to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) with its first flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), marking a major milestone for the Emerald Coast and expanding the airline’s growing Florida network. The airline also will launch new nonstop service between VPS and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) […]

Disney Cruise Line has welcomed its newest ship, the Disney Adventure, to its rapidly expanding fleet. The christening ceremony marked the introduction of the cruise line’s first ever ship to sail in Southeast Asia. The ceremony was an entertainment showcase celebrating the beloved Disney stories, characters, and music that come to life onboard. In the […]

Travelers booking a Jamaica getaway through JetBlue Vacations may soon have one less thing to worry about: the weather.  The package holiday company has teamed up with the Jamaica Tourist Board and weather-analytics firm WeatherPromise to offer travelers up to $500 back if rainfall during their trip exceeds expected levels. Included automatically at no additional […]

Celebrity Cruises’ revitalized Celebrity Solstice set sail from Singapore on March 2, unveiling eight new experiences, including four spaces that are new to Celebrity—Trattoria Rossa, Sunset Park, The Parlor, and Boulevard Lounge—marking the beginning of the cruise line’s major revitalization of its Solstice Series ships. Bow-to-stern enhancements also include refreshed accommodations—with updates to all existing […]

Consumers say they trust generative AI to plan travel more than they trust the technology to assist with other common tasks. This finding comes from a survey of more than 1,000 consumers by travel publisher Matador Network, which operates the GuideGeek AI platform for travel. When asked to rank how much they trust AI to […]

Demand for a Dolly Parton-themed travel experience has proven strong enough to send a second plane into the skies.   Allegiant Air has announced a second “Destination Dollywood” themed flight after the original fan experience sold out. The new flight, numbered 2925 as a tribute to Dolly Parton’s iconic song 9 to 5, departs November […]

Just one week after the unrest in Mexico, travelers are facing yet another surge of interruptions as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate, triggering airspace closures across parts of the Middle East. While the conflict is regional, its impact reaches travelers globally. Flight disruptions are affecting major international routes through two of […]

Secure identity company Clear is launching a redesigned Clear App aimed at streamlining the journey from home to gate. Members will enjoy an all-new app interface reflecting the same frictionless feeling from the Clear+ Lane. Headlining the release is the app’s upgraded “Know When to Leave” feature—letting one know exactly when to leave the house […]

Expedia Group has announced a new partnership with PredictHQ, integrating its verified event signals and predictive demand intelligence directly into Partner Central, the platform lodging partners use to manage their business. The integration gives lodging partners a clearer view of rising travel demand by combining PredictHQ’s demand forecasts with Expedia Group’s traveler insights. New PredictHQ […]