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Series by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, has announced the opening of 256-room Sugata Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi, Series by Marriott in Shinsaibashi district. The opening marks the debut of Series by Marriott in Japan. “Series by Marriott is a regionally created, globally connected collection brand that brings together […]

United’s mobile app will include estimated Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security wait times using data collected by the airline, a first-of-its-kind offering from a major U.S. airline. As part of a new pilot program, the feature provides regular wait time updates throughout the day, giving travelers timely information on airport security lines and helping them […]

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and Seatrade Cruise, part of Informa Markets, have announced a planned leadership progression reflecting continued collaboration and alignment across the global cruise industry. As part of this next phase, Chiara Giorgi will join CLIA as senior vice president, partnership & membership strategy, effective June 15, 2026—transitioning from her current role […]

Hyatt officially added Hyatt Regency Niagara Falls Fallsview to its World of Hyatt program this week, marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s first hotel in the Niagara Falls market and the first Hyatt Classics property in the region. The 611-room, 42-floor property sits atop the Canadian Horseshoe Falls in the Fallsview district, positioning it as the […]

Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America have announced the upcoming launch of the Royal One Visa Signature and Royal One Plus Visa Signature credit cards—the industry’s first tri-branded cards that simplify how travelers earn and redeem rewards across the company’s brands: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The Royal One cards continue Royal Caribbean […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) welcomed House approval of H.R. 5663, the ACPAC Modernization Act, a key industry priority that brings travel advisors closer to formal representation on the Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (ACPAC) at the Department of Transportation. The bill’s advancement with broad bipartisan support reflects growing recognition in Congress of […]

Royal Caribbean has revealed Hero of the Seas, the fourth Icon Class ship for family adventure arriving in Miami in August 2027. As part of the Icon Class that combines beach retreats, resort escapes and theme park thrills, Hero will raise the bar with more records and ways for families to make lifelong memories. Hero’s […]

After more than six weeks of uncertainty, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents will begin receiving paychecks as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown continues. Despite this development, staffing shortages are still expected to affect airport operations at some airports. As TSA delays persist heading into peak Spring Break travel season, experts at Squaremouth, a […]

Welcome to New in Cruise, our bi-weekly update on all the latest happenings in the cruise sector. Here’s what’s been happening in the industry so far in March. On Friday, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. named five new members to its Board of Directors as four current members step down. The news comes after activist […]

To celebrate International Whiskey Day on March 27, 2026, Holland America Line and Jefferson’s Bourbon are announcing a partnership for a first-of-its-kind collaboration in which Jefferson’s Ocean Bourbon is aged at sea across the cruise line’s fleet. This marks the distillery’s maiden voyage partnering with a cruise line for its Ocean Aged at Sea Bourbon […]