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G Adventures is dropping anchor once again in Sri Lanka as it relaunches its popular sailing adventures along the island’s southern coastline. Combining adventure and relaxation, the trips offer a completely different way to explore the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean“. With first departures in December, the seven-day “Sri Lanka Sailing—South Coast” trip can also […]

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has released its annual forecast of global car rental prices. The Ground Monitor 2025-26 forecasts slight rate increases, staying broadly in line with inflation across most regions. Global rental car prices started to stabilize last year following a period of upheaval; demand and supply began to find equilibrium […]

Upgraded Points recently analyzed Bureau of Transportation Statistics data on flight delay rates, average wait times, cancellation percentages, and tarmac delays in June through August to determine which hubs and carriers cause the most summertime disruptions. “Summer travel comes with a unique set of challenges, namely airport traffic congestion and summer storms, but some airports and airlines […]

Questex — the parent company of Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel Agent Central and Meeting Spotlight as well as ULTRA, CMITE and GMITE — is making a major move into the affordable housing and multifamily real estate markets. The company announced this week it has acquired the event and media assets of Affordable Housing Finance and Multifamily Executive, marking […]

Celebrity Cruises has revealed four new venues onboard its latest ship Celebrity Xcel. New experiences include an enhanced poolside experience, an arcade lounge and new spa experiences. Plus, Celebrity’s first-ever Celebrity Flagship Store will offer guests a range of custom mementos. The Celebrity Pool Club sets a new standard for all-day, all-night poolside experiences. A […]

Exodus Adventure Travels has announced its new tours with departures starting in 2026, offering immersive experiences across Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe. From cycling South Africa’s legendary Garden Route to exploring the rainforests of South America, the new itineraries available to book now reflect travelers’ growing desire for deeper, more meaningful exploration—whether on two […]

EVA Air, the world’s first airline to introduce Premium Economy Class in 1992, is set to debut its all-new fourth-generation Premium Economy in the United States this fall. Launching on October 3, the redesigned cabin will make its U.S. premiere on the inaugural flight of EVA Air’s new Taipei–Dallas Fort Worth route. The new Dallas-Fort […]

Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Turin Centre, the latest addition under its flagship brand. Perfectly positioned in the historic heart of the Piedmontese capital, the property is well suited for both business and leisure travelers. Guests are steps from the city’s vibrant shops, cafés and iconic attractions such as Piazza Castello, the Egyptian […]

Riviera Travel has announced the launch of Riviera Explorer, a new digital learning platform designed to support travel advisors in selling Riviera’s European river cruises. Riviera Explorer offers a flexible, engaging and time-conscious training experience to help travel advisors grow their knowledge and confidence in selling Riviera’s river cruises. “Travel advisors play such a pivotal […]

One of the most loathed rituals in U.S. airport security — taking off your shoes — may soon be a thing of the past. According to a report from Gate Access via The New York Times, the Transportation Security Administration is beginning to quietly phase out mandatory shoe removal at standard airport security checkpoints. While the policy change hasn’t […]