Zipping around the U.S. over the course of two travel industry conferences in the last week made one thing clear: We’re firmly in a K-shaped economy. With U.S. RevPAR projected negative in 2025 and luxury bookings up more than 25%, investors face a split-screen travel market. At STR’s Hotel Data Conference in Nashville, the opening […]

RVing remains a top travel choice, with more than 7.4 million Americans planning an RV trip over Labor Day Weekend, an increase over 2024, according to the newly released Fall Travel Intention Survey from the RV Industry Association. As travelers prioritize affordability, comfort, and outdoor access, RVing delivers the freedom to go wherever they want, […]

WTE Miami will return to the Miami Beach Convention Center September 17–18, bringing together hundreds of exhibitors, emerging destinations, and its signature B2B matchmaking program. Organizers say this year’s edition is on track to be the event’s most internationally diverse showcase to date. “WTE Miami 2025 brings together a curated mix of international exhibitors, travel […]

Vail Resorts has announced target winter opening dates for the 2025/26 ski and ride season for resorts located in the North American Rocky Mountains and West, as well as Europe—plus a sneak peek at what’s in the mix for guests this season. Guests get access to all of these resorts and more with the Epic […]

Swan Hellenic has announced the launch of its new Group Travel Program. Designed for travel advisors worldwide, it equips them to delight group clients with complete solutions offering exceptional value, and offers a powerful tool to grow their businesses. The program is available now for all voyages from 2025 to 2027. With groups starting from […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced a management agreement with Kanden Realty & Development to open the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Osaka, expected in 2031. The new build hotel will be part of a major redevelopment project led by Kanden Realty & Development, Nankai Electric Railway and Osaka Metro and will be one of the […]

According to data released by Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8.1 billion in July 2025—a 2 percent year-over-year increase and the highest monthly total for July ever recorded by ARC. Passenger trips settled by ARC in July reached 24.9 million. Results for July 2025 showed: ARC Ticketing Metric Total Month-Over-Month Variance […]

United Airlines Ventures (UAV), the venture capital arm of United Airlines, has announced an investment in aerospace startup Astro Mechanica. Astro Mechanica’s adaptive propulsion concept and advanced airframe design has the potential to unlock supersonic aircraft with near-term applications for national defense, orbital launch and long-range cargo delivery. UAV was established in 2021 to invest […]

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened the newly remodeled Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Dolce by Wyndham, a 16-story icon overlooking the lush, historic Kildeparken. First opened in 1969 and taken over by Comwell Hotels in 2014, the hotel has been a go-to spot for weddings, celebrations and big nights out for decades. Now, under the […]

Alaska Airlines has unveiled Atmos Rewards, a new loyalty program designed to replace and unify its existing Mileage Plan with Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles. The revamped program aims to deliver broader travel benefits, more personalization, and expanded global access to over 1,000 destinations across more than 30 airline partners, including Oneworld members. With Atmos Rewards, Alaska […]