As companies worldwide continue to navigate their business travel strategies amid change and uncertainty, confidence among global industry professionals is rebounding. Business trip and traveler preferences and patterns are also evolving, and new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping how companies anticipate managing travel. Yet, challenges persist—from traveler accessibility gaps to the impact […]

MSC Cruises has announced that work has begun on the upgrade of MSC Magnifica, marking the start of an extensive enhancement program for the ship, which has been in service since 2010. It is the first of two Musica Class ships due to enter dry dock at Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Malta. Following the refurbishments, […]

With less than 100 days to go until the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, new data from Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) finds a surge in flight bookings and ticket purchases for the Winter Games made with Visa across Italy’s host regions. By the Numbers Ahead of the 2026 Winter Games, Northern Italy is […]

Backroads, the global leader in active travel, has announced the launch of Solo Room Savings to meet the demand of the growing solo travel market. Backroads has always welcomed solo adventurers, who consistently give the company high marks for offering a group travel experience that’s inclusive, flexible, and seamless. With Solo Room Savings, the company […]

The Miami HEAT, in partnership with the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation and Carnival Corporation & plc, has made a $1,000,000 donation to Direct Relief to assist with expected recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by […]

I’m always inspired by Norway’s capital Oslo — a classic old city that keeps chugging into the future. It’s architecturally fascinating, extremely livable, and mellow. While food — and just about anything else you might buy — is expensive, many of Oslo’s joys are free. Situated at the head of a 60-mile-long fjord, Oslo sprawls […]

Boat Bike Tours will set out on a bold new adventure in 2026 with a first-of-its-kind tour of Egypt and the Nile River. With special permission, guests will travel the country in a way no others have, leaving behind popular tourist routes to e-bike through a pristine Red Sea resort, among the Nile’s fertile farmlands, […]

Strengthening its vacation ecosystem, Royal Caribbean Group has announced the expansion of its “Ultimate” private destinations, with the debut of Royal Beach Club on the picturesque island of Santorini in 2026. The move is part of the company’s strategic investment to expand its portfolio of destinations and experiences, and create new ways to deliver vacations […]

Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, Vrbo is revealing major changes aimed at solving travelers’ No. 1 complaint about the entire vacation rental category: stays not meeting expectations. Vrbo has released several new features on its platform that elevate the quality and consistency of vacation rentals, giving guests the confidence they need […]