Fora, the modern travel agency, was named to Time‘s sixth-annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, highlighting companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Fora was also named a TIME100 Companies Industry Leader 2026 in travel and tourism. Fora’s recognition underscores a fundamental shift in the travel industry, one driven not by legacy infrastructure but […]

Uber Technologies, Inc. has announced a new set of products and features at its annual GO–GET product event, including hotel bookings and new travel tools. The updates reflect Uber’s continued platform strategy to bring more of everyday life into one simple user experience. “Uber is becoming an app for everything—helping people go, get, and now […]

MSC Cruises is debuting an all-new MSC Yacht Club experience at the 2026 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, bringing its signature ship-within-a-ship concept to the track for the first time. The 50-foot tall structure will tower over turns 5 through 9 of the Miami circuit, offering fans and premium guests unobstructed views of five […]

Royal Caribbean Group is riding a wave of momentum into 2026, reporting first-quarter results that exceeded expectations on the back of a record-breaking Wave booking season.  The company, which operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea, saw a significant surge in traveler interest, carrying 2.5 million guests in the first three months of the […]

It’s never too early to start thinking about 2028 summer vacations, as MSC Cruises officially opened sales today for its Summer 2028 Caribbean program.  The season features a massive deployment of six ships sailing from four U.S. and Caribbean homeports, offering everything from three-night weekend “escapes” to immersive seven-night itineraries. A major highlight for the […]

Castlerock on April 29, 2026 announced the completion of a $13.5 million renovation of The Westin Nashville, enhancing guestrooms, suites, and key public spaces across the 456-room hotel. Located adjacent to Music City Center, the property plays a central role in Nashville’s convention and group market, and the renovation positions the hotel to better serve […]

In honor of National Travel Advisor Month (May) 2026, custom F.I.T. (Foreign Independent Travel) specialist Avanti Destinations has four offers for advisors that include gift cards and free Avanti Insider walking tours with each booking of $5,000 or more. In addition, the tour operator will have a drawing for a hosted two-night stay in Portland […]

Avelo Airlines celebrated the fifth anniversary of its start of operations on Tuesday. When Avelo took flight on April 28, 2021, it became the first new airline in the U.S. in nearly 15 years—introducing a new era of affordable, convenient, and reliable air service for millions of American travelers.  Since 2021, Avelo has: Flown more […]

Alaska Airlines this week marks a major milestone with the launch of its inaugural nonstop flight between Seattle and Rome, the first-ever direct connection between the Emerald City and the Eternal City. The new service signals Alaska’s official expansion into Europe and reinforces its role as a global carrier, further establishing Seattle as a premier […]

I’ll never forget my first “hawk walk.” It was at Ireland’s School of Falconry (just outside of Cong, north of Galway), where a great guide showed our tour group how to properly handle birds of prey. For about an hour, we wandered through the enchanting grounds of Ashford Castle, with our guide sporting a Harris […]