Choosing a new leader with strong trade perspective, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced the appointment of Marc Kazlauskas, most recently CEO of Avoya Travel, as the new president of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), effective January 19, 2026. With more than 30 years in the travel industry, Kazlauskas also previously served as president of FROSCH and […]

Hilton has announced the debut of Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton, a new property designed for explorers, outdoor enthusiasts and modern nomads. Accepting reservations for stays starting now, this 138-room retreat serves as the perfect base camp for exploring the nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Set against the stunning red rocks of Utah, […]

Trip.com Group has announced the top global travel trends for 2026, spotlighting leading destinations, standout attractions and events, and the evolving motivations influencing traveler motivations around the world. Leading Global Destinations: Japan, South Korea and Thailand Based on Trip.com Group’s 2026 booking data, Japan is set to dominate as a top destination of choice next […]

Southwest Airlines has announced that a new crew base for pilots and flight attendants will open in March 2026 in Austin, Texas, creating more than 2,000 new jobs based at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and positioning the airline for continued growth in Central Texas. Most employees at the new base will be captains, first […]

Virgin Voyages has announced it has become the first major cruise line to deploy AI-powered marketing tools at scale through a strategic partnership with Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform. The collaboration transforms Virgin Voyages’ top-performing First Mates (travel advisors) into an AI-amplified distributed sales force, positioning the cruise line at the forefront […]

JetBlue has announced that Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) has officially joined its expanding Florida network, with the airline launching service from both New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The new flights provide customers with more convenient access to Florida’s Treasure Coast and strengthen JetBlue’s role as […]

MSC Cruises has unveiled six travel trends that are shaping guests’ booking patterns and driving itinerary offerings heading into 2026. From travelers planning holidays centered around sporting events, to children influencing family holiday choices, these emerging trends are setting the scene for how guests will travel in the new year. Fan voyages Set to draw […]

Seoul-based airline Air Premia has announced that it will begin operating four weekly scheduled flights on the Incheon–Washington Dulles (IAD) route starting April 24, 2026. The Incheon–Washington, D.C. route has long been considered a strategically important market with limited capacity. With few Korean carriers offering nonstop service, travelers have had restricted options and largely relied […]

Salesforce, the leading global AI CRM, has announced an expanded agencywide transformation initiative with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Salesforce is already modernizing core functions across USDOT, helping enhance citizen safety through real-time, interstate data sharing and will simplify the management of billions in federal grants. USDOT will also deploy Agentforce—Salesforce’s AI agent platform—to […]

RateHawk, a B2B online system for booking hotels, flights, and transfers for travel professionals, has announced an ambitious U.S. growth strategy for 2026 with a fully dedicated commercial team of 25 specialists now operating nationwide.  This decision follows RateHawk’s 70 percent year-over-year surge in net transaction value in Q3 and a 37 percent increase in […]