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Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) has unveiled a significant milestone in its international strategy, announcing major loyalty partnership with Lotte Hotels & Resorts of South Korea. Building on the momentum of its Maritim collaboration, the Lotte partnership marks the next step in MHR’s phased global expansion. This dual alliance signals a transformative moment for MHR, […]

Traveler anxiety has steadily been on the rise this summer, due to concerns over flight delays, airline disruptions and weather complications. With the busy summer travel season in full swing, these concerns continue to mount. Squaremouth has revealed six pressing questions travelers are asking and explains how travel insurance can help ease those concerns. 1. […]

Accelerating its expansion across India and the surrounding region, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced a new strategic alliance with Cygnett Hotels & Resorts. The partnership will not only introduce its La Quinta by Wyndham and Registry Collection Hotels brands to the country but is expected to add more than 60 hotels across India, Bangladesh, […]

St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino and Spa has achieved Green Lodging/Green Hospitality Gold-level Certification from Audubon International — the environmentally focused non-profit that offers certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the places that sustain daily life. Located on the windward side of the island of St. Kitts, 10 minutes from the capital city of […]

Southwest Airlines Co. intends to grow its network in 2026 initially with new service at Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on St. Thomas, adding the U.S. Virgin Islands to the carrier’s tropical destinations in the Caribbean. Service is expected to begin in early 2026, subject to governmental approvals, and will be available for bookings soon. […]

From travel bans to tariff talk, the international travel climate is feeling more unpredictable than ever — and advisors are feeling the pressure. According to new data from the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), travel professionals are reporting a noticeable dip in consumer confidence and demand compared to earlier this year. ASTA’s June 2025 […]

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions have announced the christening of two ships in the Galápagos fleet—National Geographic Delfina and National Geographic Gemini. Members of the shipboard teams and their children were honored during the bottle-breaking ceremony, underscoring Lindblad Expeditions’ long-standing commitment to the local community and dedication to preserving and protecting the region for generations to come. […]

Royal Caribbean kicked off the countdown to a new era of family vacations, officially welcoming Star of the Seas into the family. After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, the keys to the next Icon Class ship were officially handed over to Royal Caribbean just a few weeks ahead […]

Hilton has announced a major milestone, surpassing 500 open hotels across Florida—marking a new chapter of growth fueled in part by its expanding portfolio of lifestyle brands, including the upcoming debut of Tempo by Hilton in the Sunshine State.  In 2024, Florida welcomed a record-breaking 143 million visitors. Over the past decade, Hilton has nearly […]

In its most inclusive offer to date, Aurora Expeditions is waiving the solo supplement across all Antarctica voyages for the 2025/26 season, and all Arctic and Global Discovery expeditions until September 2026. Previously available on select departures, the expanded offer makes it easier than ever for solo travelers to explore bucket list destinations around the […]