Following a $25 million renovation, the Sirata Beach Resort has unveiled refreshed guest accommodations, enhanced dining venues, upgraded wellness facilities, and reimagined outdoor gathering spaces. The transformation marks a new chapter for the resort as it joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The resort is located on Florida‘s Gulf Coast, where the city of St. Petersburg […]

Despite rising travel costs and ongoing economic pressure, many consumers are still making travel plans. New data from a national Experian consumer survey shows that consumers continue to prioritize summer getaways and experiences, even if it means going into debt. Roughly 33 percent of consumers already have booked travel for the next year, even as […]

Avelo Airlines is expanding its Texas footprint with the launch of commercial air service at McKinney National Airport (DTX), which is 30 miles north of downtown Dallas and marks the carrier’s debut as Collin County’s first and only hometown airline. Service begins on Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, November 11, with nonstop flights to Las Vegas and […]

Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company, announced this week the successful completion of its Celebration Key pier extension on Grand Bahama Island. The flagship expansion adds two new berths, enabling Celebration Key to accommodate up to four ships simultaneously and welcome over 13,000 guests in a day to the popular exclusive destination. Building on […]

Celebrity River Cruises has launched Before and After Stays, the line’s version of guided, multi-day pre- and post-cruise experiences, with bookings now open for programs across four European cities. The end-to-end programs are available before a river cruise journey begins or after it ends. The 2027 lineup covers Prague and Budapest, while 2028 programs add […]

The Royal Sonesta Boston has completed a comprehensive property transformation, the AAA Four Diamond hotel announced, capping a renovation that refreshed guest rooms and suites in its East Tower, upgraded the fitness center and poolscape, and introduced a new dining destination, Scull & Keel. The hotel, situated along the Charles River where Cambridge meets Boston, […]

United has announced it will launch new nonstop service from Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cartagena, Colombia (CTG) starting December 17, subject to government approval. These new flights will operate year-round from both hubs, starting with four flights per week during the winter season. United will fly a Boeing […]

Cancel For Any Reason coverage is dominating the conversation at the nation’s largest travel insurance marketplace, a signal that advisors should be ready to field client questions about the premium benefit. Squaremouth has handled more than 2,700 calls about CFAR coverage over the past three months, accounting for just over a quarter of all customer […]

Whenever I’m in Greece, I don’t let a sun go down without enjoying a nice glass of ouzo. It’s funny, because I don’t even like the taste of that licorice-flavored firewater when I’m back home in the United States. But you can’t experience Greek culture without really tasting it—from olives at breakfast to ouzo after […]