Carnival Cruise Line marked a major milestone on July 10 in Monfalcone, Italy, with the traditional steel-cutting ceremony for its newest ship, Carnival Destiny, which will debut in summer 2029 as the first of three vessels in its next-generation Ace Class. Held at the Fincantieri shipyard, the event revealed the ship’s name and showcased a […]

With peak summer travel season underway, it’s the perfect time to settle the biggest in-flight and airport lounge food and drink debates. point.me, the leading flight search and loyalty platform, asked its members, some of America’s most experienced travelers, to weigh in on everything from which airlines have the best economy snacks and coffee, to […]

GBTA has welcomed the introduction of the Quiet Skies Act by Representative Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR), Greg Stanton (D-AZ) and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), legislation that directs the Department of Transportation to finally issue the rule banning in-flight voice calls that Congress required nearly eight years ago. The bill responds to a problem […]

Starting next spring, American Airlines will launch new nonstop service to Tokyo (NRT) from its hub in Chicago (ORD) in partnership with Japan Airlines. CEO Robert Isom joined the celebration of the new route at the Hall of Flags in Terminal 3. “American [Airlines] is proud to mark a new chapter in travel from Chicago […]

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on travel & tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future […]

Travelers don’t have to wait until November for Black Friday-worthy savings. This summer, Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort brands for adults and families, are bringing one of retail’s biggest shopping events to the Caribbean with the return of their annual “Black Friday in July” sale. Available to book through July 27, the […]

Hyatt is gearing up for the official opening of the 204-room Hyatt Regency London Olympia, making it one of the first hospitality operators to plant a flag within Olympia’s $1.7 billion (£1.3 billion) transformation in west London. The hotel occupies a restored 1937 Art Deco building that originally served as London’s first multistory parking garage. […]

Caesars Entertainment officially unveiled Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino this week, ushering in a new era for the South Shore with an opening celebration marking the arrival of a modern luxury destination in the Sierra Nevada. The resort welcomed guests with a champagne reception before a ceremonial ribbon-cutting with longtime partner Lisa Vanderpump, […]

If you thought the stress of group vacations was limited to getting everyone to agree on destinations and activities — or the occasional travel inconvenience — you may be forgetting a big one: sorting out the finances once everyone gets home. New research commissioned by Zelle suggests shared travel expenses are a major source of […]

Holland America Line is expanding opportunities for guests to experience Norway‘s dramatic fjord landscapes in 2027, updating five cruises aboard Rotterdam to include calls to Flåm and Hellesylt. The additions give travelers more access to some of Norway’s most sought-after fjord destinations, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjord and Storfjorden—the gateway to Geirangerfjord. UNESCO considers […]