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Travel insurance comparison platform Squaremouth has announced the expansion of its partnership with Trawick International Travel Insurance, providing travelers with access to additional travel insurance coverage options on Squaremouth.com. “At Squaremouth, we’re focused on bringing together the best travel insurance options available, so travelers can find coverage that matches the type of trip they’re taking,” […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation on September 15, 2026 announced that Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort is expected to open in December as an all-inclusive property and will mark the Grand Hyatt brand’s debut in Cancun. “Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort will offer guests the opportunity to experience the destination through a fully all-inclusive experience defined by […]

Airlines Reporting Corporation released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $9.8 billion in August 2026—a 19 percent increase from August 2025, the previous highest recorded August total. Passenger trips reached 25.8 million in August 2026, a 5 percent year-over-year increase. Results for August 2026 showed: ARC Ticketing Metric Total Month-Over-Month Variance Year-Over-Year […]

Frontier Airlines has announced the launch of Cancel for Any Reason, powered by HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions), giving customers even greater flexibility when making travel plans. Available when booking at FlyFrontier.com or through the Frontier mobile app, the new option allows customers to cancel up to 24 hours before departure and receive up to a […]

Royalton Hotels & Resorts has officially reopened its complete Jamaica portfolio, welcoming travelers back to five resorts across Negril and Montego Bay following a significant investment in accommodations, public spaces and the overall guest experience. Royalton Negril, Royalton Hideaway Negril and Grand Lido Negril are now welcoming guests on Jamaica’s west coast, while Royalton Blue […]

Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants, drawing on reviews from millions of diners worldwide over the past 12 months. Winners land in the top 1% of all listings on the platform, with rankings determined by the quality and volume of traveler reviews in each subcategory, […]

Holland America Line is rolling out a refreshed Morimoto by Sea menu across its fleet this fall, setting the table for Chef Masaharu Morimoto‘s hosted Alaska sailing in 2027. The updated menu from the line’s Global Fresh Fish Ambassador debuts first on Nieuw Amsterdam this month and is expected to reach all 11 ships by […]

Despite many years of traveling to France, I still can’t help but marvel at the towering Gothic churches that mark the heart of many French cities. I like to imagine being a pilgrim 600 years ago, hiking for days to a particular church on a particular holy day — and feeling awe when the soaring […]

Ikon Pass has expanded its community further into Asia as Madarao Mountain Resort in Japan and Beidahu Ski Resort and Lake Songhua Resort in China join Ikon Pass for winter 26/27. Ikon Pass holders now have access to 14 of the best destinations and snow in Asia. Ikon Pass now offers up to 98 days […]

Gol Airlines is expanding connectivity across South America through its network in Brazil. The airline offers European travelers an alternative way to reach southern Argentina through São Paulo, either with a connection or by combining the journey with a stay in Brazil. The seasonal São Paulo–El Calafate–Ushuaia service provides access to two iconic destinations in Argentine […]