Hyatt Zilara Cancun Debuts Following Extensive Renovation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the debut of a complete renovation of Hyatt Zilara Cancun, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort in the heart of Cancun’s Hotel Zone.  Ideally situated between the Nichupte Lagoon and the Caribbean Sea, Hyatt Zilara Cancun debuts new enhancements that draw inspiration from the local landscape of mangrove, reef, flora and fauna, […]

Aurora Expeditions Delivers Record 2025/26 Antarctic Season

Aurora Expeditions has delivered its largest Antarctic season to date, operating 30 voyages, facilitating an estimated 819 landings, and welcoming a 30 percent increase in expeditioners, representing 56 nationalities. The 2025/26 program was underpinned by the launch of the company’s third expedition vessel, Douglas Mawson, in Sydney in November, ahead of its inaugural Antarctic season. […]

JetBlue Plans Fort Lauderdale Expansion Following Spirit’s Demise

JetBlue has announced it is stepping in to support Spirit customers and team members affected by the airline’s shutdown. JetBlue is offering $99 rescue fares to assist stranded travelers with immediate travel planned The airline will cap fares to ensure affordable rebooking options remain available as more travelers look to rebook and demand increases. It […]

Intrepid Travel Commits to No Surcharges on Trips Booked in 2026

Intrepid Travel will not introduce additional surcharges on existing or new bookings this year, offering travelers greater confidence and peace of mind at a time when fluctuating costs are impacting the broader travel industry.   The global adventure travel company has taken a clear position: during 2026, the price confirmed at booking is the price customers can expect to pay. Intrepid’s stance signals a broader commitment […]

Princess Cruises Celebrates the Debut of Star Princess in Seattle for Its Inaugural Alaska Season

Princess Cruises has welcomed Star Princess to Seattle, marking its highly anticipated debut and the start of her inaugural Alaska season. From May 3 – September 13, 2026, the next-generation sphere class ship will sail 20 weekly roundtrip voyages from Pier 91 through Alaska’s iconic Inside Passage. The arrival day was marked with a traditional […]

ALG Vacations Launches 2026 Travel Advisor Appreciation Month

ALG Vacations (ALGV) is kicking off its 2026 Travel Advisor Appreciation Month with a clear focus: helping travel advisors sell more, earn more, and win more, with a clear focus: helping travel advisors sell more, earn more, and win more.   This year’s campaign is designed to help advisors convert demand into bookings while maximizing their earning […]

Airlines Roll Out Rescue Fares, Hiring Pushes Following Spirit Airlines Shutdown

Spirit Airlines ceased operations early Saturday morning, leaving hundreds of thousands of travelers scrambling for alternatives — and prompting a wave of rescue fare offers and hiring initiatives from competing carriers. Spirit Aviation Holdings announced the start of an “orderly wind-down of operations, effective immediately,” canceling all flights and advising guests not to go to […]

Berkshire Hathaway Data: Travel Insurance Demand Increases

Travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) shares new insights into the biggest drivers of travel insurance demand, based on findings from its 11th annual State of Travel Insurance research. The data highlights a shifting travel insurance landscape, where younger, more diverse, and more risk-aware audiences are shaping the future of travel protection.  Despite ongoing […]

Riviera Travel Announces Travel Advisor Appreciation Month Incentives

Riviera Travel has announced its Travel Advisor Appreciation Month incentives for 2026, including the chance to win a VIP experience at the 2027 ASTA River Cruise Expo—featuring a conference ticket, deluxe balcony cabin, and round-trip airfare—alongside $75 gift cards on bookings and a $3,000 grand prize. Open to active, registered U.S. and Canadian travel advisors, […]