Carnival Cruise Line Opens Reservations for Carnival Festivale

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that reservations are now open for Carnival Festivale, its new ship launching in 2027. The line has revealed further details of the ship’s features set to transform the cruise experience into a non-stop celebration of music and family fun. Carnival Festivale will make its way home to Port Canaveral, FL, […]

Star Princess Completes Sea Trials Ahead of October Debut

Princess Cruises has announced that its second Sphere-Class ship, Star Princess, which is being built by Fincantieri, has successfully completed its sea trials. The ship is on track to welcome its first guests on October 4, 2025, sailing the Mediterranean from Barcelona. During the final sea trials from August 9–12, Star Princess departed the Fincantieri […]

Sandals Launches New Summer Sale

Sandals Resorts has announced its new Sandals Summer Sale, offering travelers up to $1,750 in savings, including up to $1,500 in instant credit and a $250 spa credit*. As seasonal routines begin to shift, the Caribbean remains a constant with its sun-drenched coastlines, and a relaxed pace of life. Bookable now through September 1, 2025, travelers can […]

Delta Aims to Streamline Bag Drop-Offs and International Connections

Delta is delivering a seamless travel experience—on the ground and in the air—through industry-leading government partnerships and cutting-edge technology. Delta and Korean Air customers flying from Incheon (ICN) to Atlanta (ATL), and Delta customers flying from London Heathrow (LHR) to ATL and onward to connecting Delta flights can now head straight to their connecting gate […]

Vail Resorts Cuts Lift Ticket Prices in Half for Friends of Epic Pass Holders

Vail Resorts has announced “Epic Friend Tickets,” a new benefit for 2025/26 season-long Epic Pass Holders to share savings with those they want to ski and ride with most. Passes are on sale now for the lowest price of the fall; Epic Pass prices will increase after September 1, 2025. Epic Friend Tickets replace and […]

Thredd First to Offer Real-Time B2B Travel Payment Control

Thredd, a next-generation global issuer processor, has announced that it has become the first to offer its travel agency customers real time payment control through new flexible product codes made possible through the Mastercard Wholesale Program (MWP). This new capability enables Thredd’s customers to better respond to supplier needs based on geography, product type and […]

Fora Buys AI Startup Legends in Boost to Back-End Tech

Fora has acquired Legends, an AI-powered data platform that refines traveler information into actionable insights. This move signals a broader trend: AI is increasingly being embedded as an infrastructure tool — fueling personalization, operations, and distribution — rather than serving as a flashy front-end gimmick. “The power of the Legends product to turn the data […]

Allegiant Announces Five New Routes Connecting Eight Cities Nationwide

Allegiant Air has announced five new nonstop routes connecting eight cities nationwide, including new service to Huntsville, AL, via Huntsville International Airport (HSV). The new routes, launching later this year and in early 2026, will provide convenient, nonstop service between these cities and expand Allegiant’s growing presence in popular leisure destinations. As more travelers seek […]