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Celebrating 130 years of expedition heritage, HX Expeditions has unveiled “Sell 3 – Sail for Free,” its largest-ever global travel advisor incentive. As part of its anniversary celebrations, HX is rewarding travel advisors around the world with an exclusive opportunity: advisors who make three new deposited bookings on eligible HX expedition cruises between July 1 […]

As the cruise industry hits the mid-year mark, Cunard  announced a “significant uplift in demand” following the launch of its 2027 cruise schedules. The storied brand posted a 55 percent increase in nights booked during the first seven days compared to the equivalent period for the 2026 launch. Both the UK and North American markets […]

Atlas Ocean Voyages has launched a brand-new polar expedition for 2026: the “Canadian Arctic Discovery“, a 17-night expedition aboard World Voyager, sailing September 21 from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to St. John’s, Newfoundland. This journey offers explorers a rare opportunity to traverse the remote regions of the Canadian Arctic and Labrador, highlighting the untamed wilderness, rich cultural diversity, and wildlife encounters. This newly unveiled Arctic itinerary offers […]

In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, Holland America Line is sailing a landmark cruise roundtrip from Boston—the epicenter of the American Revolution. The seven-day “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars & Stripes Voyage” aboard Zuiderdam departs July 4, 2026, and includes a visit to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, an overnight visit to New York […]

There’s not much in life that isn’t better with a soft shell crab tempura bao bun, and those aboard Oceania Cruises will soon get to test them out.  The popular luxury cruise line, known for its fusion of prime destinations and culinary prowess, just introduced 12 bold new Nikkei recipes to its signature Pan-Asian restaurant, Red […]

Oneworld Alliance has welcomed Oman Air as its 15th member airline. As the flag carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, the airline strengthens the alliance’s presence across the Middle East and unlocks new opportunities for global travel. “We are proud to welcome Oman Air to the oneworld family,” said Nat Pieper, CEO of oneworld. “Oman […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, in collaboration with Grupo Martinon, has announced the opening of Royal Beach Hotel Punta Cana, marking the debut of the JdV by Hyatt brand in the Caribbean. Located in Punta Cana’s El Cortecito neighborhood, steps from Los Corales Beach, the property joins Hyatt’s Lifestyle portfolio. The hotel is 25 minutes from Punta […]

Europe’s tourism sector maintained a solid performance in Q2 2025, highlighting its resilience amid ongoing economic pressures and geopolitical uncertainty. According to the European Travel Commission’s latest report, “European Tourism: Trends & Prospects”, international tourist arrivals rose moderately by 3.3 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Meanwhile, nights spent fell slightly by 0.7 […]

Coastal Mississippi Tourism, the destination marketing organization for Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, has announced the return of passenger rail service to the Mississippi Gulf Coast this August with Amtrak‘s new Mardi Gras Service. Service will begin on August 18, with four daily trips between Mobile and New Orleans, calling […]

Luxury yachting brands are debuting new vessels and spreading their reach across the globe. Orient Express Sailing Yachts floated out its new Orient Express Corinthian, its first sailing yacht, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. Touted as the world’s largest sailing yacht, the 110-passenger ship will begin cruising in the Mediterranean and […]