Costa Cruises has announced a new itinerary inviting travelers to embark on a journey to discover some of Asia’s most captivating destinations. Departing Nov. 12, 2025, the cruise offers guests the opportunity to experience the enhanced Costa Serena after its scheduled dry dock in October 2025.  This exclusive 10-day cruise is designed to immerse guests in the […]

Hilton has announced the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Madrid Principe de Vergara following a franchise agreement with Key International. The property is expected to open in late 2026 and will be located in Madrid´s affluent Salamanca neighborhood. The new hotel will be managed by Panoram Hotel Management, a multi-brand hotel management company in Spain. […]

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has announced the appointment of Chris Watson as director of sales and marketing. Bringing a distinguished career in hospitality sales, including more than 20 years of leadership experience with Hyatt Hotels, Watson joined the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar team on September 2, 2025. In his most recent role as area vice […]

Carnival Cruise Line has introduced “CHEERS! Zero Proof,” its new non-alcoholic beverage package. From handcrafted zero-proof cocktails and alcohol-free sparkling wine to coffee creations, smoothies and sodas, the package is designed to deliver the best variety, value and convenience of premium, alcohol-free refreshment options. “CHEERS! Zero Proof is a direct response to what we’ve heard […]

JetBlue has announced it will be the first airline in the world to sign on with Amazon’s Project Kuiper, an advanced low Earth orbit satellite broadband network, to bring even faster and more reliable connectivity to its popular onboard Wi-Fi known as Fly-Fi. JetBlue launched Fly-Fi in 2013 to become the first and still only […]

Alaska Airlines is taking its global reach further than ever with nonstop service to Reykjavík, Iceland. With flights starting May 28, 2026, guests can book daily summer flights from the airline’s global gateway in Seattle. The new summer service to Reykjavík is complemented by Icelandair’s more than 35 daily departures to Europe. Alaska’s enhanced bilateral […]

According to PwC’s 2025 Holiday Outlook survey, consumers expect their seasonal spending to decline 5 percent on average from 2024—the first notable drop since 2020. More broadly, 84 percent of consumers expect to cut back on their spending over the next six months. Survey respondents cited rising prices, new tariffs and the higher cost of living […]

VacationPort (formerly Passport Online Inc.) has welcomed Poseidon Expeditions to its growing catalog, offering travel advisors access to the acclaimed polar cruise operator. This new partnership marks a strategic step in Poseidon’s expansion into the North American market. This inclusion ensures that travel advisors using VacationPort can showcase Poseidon’s boutique expedition voyages to the Arctic […]

United Airlines has expanded its winter schedule, adding flights to 15 cities including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Las Vegas. These new flights start January 6, 2026, and include: One additional daily roundtrip flight between: Houston and Orlando, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Baltimore and Miami Chicago and Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans and Las Vegas […]

Choice Hotels International has announced the opening of Radisson Blu Bariloche, a modern retreat designed for travelers seeking an elevated experience with access to natural scenery and year-round outdoor adventures. Set along the crystal waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi and among the peaks of the Andes Mountains, the property offers a gateway to one of […]