Royal Caribbean has announced that its newest Icon Class vessel, Legend of the Seas, has entered its next phase of construction, officially touching water for the first time. The ship was floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, where it will continue to take shape ahead of its August 2026 debut. As […]

Celebrity Cruises is set to transform river vacations in Europe — but good luck finding availability.   Its new ships feature open decks, spacious staterooms and unmatched dining, bringing the line’s signature hospitality to the Rhine and Danube Rivers. Due to unprecedented demand, early Priority Booking Access to Celebrity’s 2027 sailings aboard Celebrity Compass and Celebrity […]

Signature Travel Network has introduced a new chapter in its leadership structure, appointing veteran executive Karryn Christopher as president. The announcement came during the cooperative’s annual Owners’ Meeting in San Diego and highlights a long-term strategy to strengthen support for its growing network of agencies and advisors. Christopher has spent nearly 25 years with Signature, […]

Hilton is expanding its Signia by Hilton brand into Texas with the planned conversion of La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio. The property, which has been a staple of the Texas Hill Country for more than 20 years, will reopen as Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa on October 1, 2025. […]

Sandals and Beaches Resorts have introduced limited-time promotions, offering huge savings and a host of perks for guests. Sandals Resorts’ “Jamaica Sale” and Beaches Resorts’ “Caribbean Sale” are now live through September 29, 2025, for travel through December 25, 2027 and May 31, 2026, respectively. Sandals Resorts Sandals Resorts’ limited-time “Jamaica Sale” features up to […]

Emerald Cruises has officially opened pre-bookings for its 2027 European river cruise collection. Marking the earliest release in the brand’s history, the opening reflects strong demand for culturally immersive river journeys and gives travelers more time than ever to plan their next adventure. “Travelers are booking further out and seeking fresh ways to experience Europe […]

Costa Cruises is strengthening its programming for winter 2025-26 with two new itineraries in the western Mediterranean aboard Costa Toscana. At the beginning of January 2026, Costa Toscana offers a new 12-day itinerary, departing from Italy’s Savona to explore Andalusia, Morocco and Tunisia. After departing from Savona, the ship reaches Marseille, Barcelona, Alicante and Malaga, […]

Celestyal has unveiled a new offer with savings of 50 percent or more on 45 sailings departing between September 2025 and March 2027. The “Sail & Save” campaign includes their previous CelestyalPay offer, with guests receiving 25 percent extra on all credit added before departure—worth up to €250 (around $296) in additional onboard spend on specialty […]

Hyatt Hotels has officially opened Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, a new all-inclusive beachfront property located in Miches on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. The family-friendly resort joins the adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa as part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection portfolio, marking continued expansion of the Dreams Resorts & Spas […]

Mike Julius, Carnival Cruise Line’s longtime vice president of North American field sales, is retiring from the company after more than 36 years of dedicated leadership and service. Julius leaves a lasting mark on both Carnival and the travel agency community. “Mike’s legacy can be measured in many ways, as he helped us build high-performing […]