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Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is ready for peak travel season, with the addition of seasonal nonstop flights from key U.S. gateways. This winter, Saint Lucia will welcome nearly 12,000 more seats from the U.S., boosting airlift by  four percent. “As temperatures start to dip in the U.S., demand for warm weather travel increases,” Louis Lewis, […]

Travelers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) are gearing up for a busy 2026 — and increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to get them there. According to Marriott Bonvoy’s “2026 EMEA Ticket to Travel Report,” four in five travelers (79 percent) plan to take as many or more holidays next year as they […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to gain popularity among various industries, including travel. More travelers are turning to tools like ChatGPT as a quick way to plan their trips, prompting the tool to build itineraries, find hotels and flights, and plan activities. However, they might not realize the potential travel disruptions they could face. Squaremouth, a […]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 26th session of the U.N. Tourism General Assembly from Nov. 7 to 11. The landmark session will focus on “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future” and also commemorate five decades of cooperation under the United Nations’ specialized agency for tourism. Represented by its Ministry of Tourism, Saudi Arabia […]

Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of its newest ship—Celebrity Xcel—and announced the name of its sixth Edge Series ship—Celebrity Xcite—as the ship’s first piece of steel was cut and construction commenced at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Celebrity Xcite is expected to set sail in 2028. “Celebrity Xcel represents the next bold step in our journey to transform the way the […]

Korean Air has acquired a 11.02 percent stake in WestJet’s parent companies, Kestrel Topco Inc. and Kestrel Holdings Inc, through an investment of $217 million. This investment represents a 10 percent equity stake in WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline. The transaction, first agreed upon on May 9, 2025 has now been completed, with Delta Air Lines […]

Amperity, the AI-powered customer data cloud, has released its 2025 “State of AI in Travel & Airlines” report, uncovering how travel brands are experimenting with AI—and where they are falling short as the busy holiday season approaches. Based on a survey of 800 U.S. hotel and airline professionals across executive, marketing, IT, and analytics roles, […]

American Cruise Lines has announced brand new 15-day Northwest National Parks cruises operating roundtrip from Tacoma, Washington in September 2026. This bucket-list itinerary explores the Pacific Northwest’s parks and ports, featuring seven days of guided exploration through Mount Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades National Parks followed by eight days cruising throughout Puget Sound, Friday Harbor, […]

Amtrak has announced its “Twice as Nice Sale” for passengers to experience long-distance train travel this season on America’s railroad. Until Saturday, November 1, 2025, customers booking a Roomette can bring a companion along for free to explore the country’s most scenic routes while enjoying added comfort and privacy on board. The offer is valid […]

Avoya Travel successfully hosted its 2025 Avoya Travel Annual Conference aboard MSC Cruises’ World America from October 11–18. The event convened over 600 attendees, including independent agencies and independent licensed agencies in the Avoya Network, more than 50 supplier partners, as well as Avoya team members for a week of networking, learning, and celebration. The […]