The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) welcomed House approval of H.R. 5663, the ACPAC Modernization Act, a key industry priority that brings travel advisors closer to formal representation on the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC) at the Department of Transportation. The bill’s advancement with broad bipartisan support reflects growing recognition in Congress of […]

Royal Caribbean has revealed Hero of the Seas, the fourth Icon Class ship for family adventure arriving in Miami in August 2027. As part of the Icon Class that combines beach retreats, resort escapes and theme park thrills, Hero will raise the bar with more records and ways for families to make lifelong memories. Hero’s […]

After more than six weeks of uncertainty, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents will begin receiving paychecks as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown continues. Despite this development, staffing shortages are still expected to affect airport operations at some airports. As TSA delays persist heading into peak Spring Break travel season, experts at Squaremouth, a […]

Welcome to New in Cruise, our bi-weekly update on all the latest happenings in the cruise sector. Here’s what’s been happening in the industry so far in March. On Friday, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. named five new members to its Board of Directors as four current members step down. The news comes after activist […]

To celebrate International Whiskey Day on March 27, 2026, Holland America Line and Jefferson’s Bourbon are announcing a partnership for a first-of-its-kind collaboration in which Jefferson’s Ocean Bourbon is aged at sea across the cruise line’s fleet. This marks the distillery’s maiden voyage partnering with a cruise line for its Ocean Aged at Sea Bourbon […]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) celebrated the christening of Norwegian Luna in Miami on March 27, 2026. As the latest ship in the company’s fleet, Norwegian Luna offers a wide range of onboard experiences for every type of traveler and be the newest ship to call to the Caribbean with itineraries that visit both of NCL’s resort-style destinations, Great Stirrup […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) have announced a partnership with the Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) to support federal employees facing financial hardship during the current partial government shutdown. As part of this effort, ASTA is contributing $10,000 to support FEEA’s emergency assistance program. Through this partnership, ASTA is helping raise […]

United Airlines is set to introduce the United Relax Row, a set of Economy seats that can transform into a couch, offering a more comfortable option for long-haul travelers. It is the first North American airline to offer this kind of seating option and holds exclusive rights to the design in North America. This new, […]

I’ve always been a fan of budget travel tips. For more than 30 years I’ve written and lectured about ways to stow-away, picnic, and get special deals to be able to afford international travel. My feeling has long been that you experience more by spending less. While that’s still true, over the years I’ve realized […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem their loyalty points at participating Bahia Principe properties. The collection joining the program totals approximately 12,000 rooms across more than 20 Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts-branded hotels in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica and Spain. This milestone marks a step […]