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Expedia‘s annual Air Hacks Report—now in its 10th year and drawing on millions of booking data points—shows a meaningful shift in flight pricing patterns that travel advisors should be aware of heading into spring and summer selling season. The Friday Factor Business travelers are heading home earlier in the week, and that behavioral shift has […]

Travel agents selling UK destinations should take note of a stark new warning from the World Travel & Tourism Council: proposed visitor levies in England could trigger a significant drop in both international and domestic tourism, with serious consequences for the travel trade. New research published by the WTTC on February 17 found that a […]

JetBlue has announced the addition of nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), connecting the two major cities. The route will operate twice daily beginning May 21. “Houston is an important destination for many travelers, and we’re pleased to reintroduce nonstop service between JFK […]

Consider the seas choppy when it comes to a major investor in Norwegian Cruise Line. Elliott Investment Management is turning up the heat on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings after disclosing a more than 10% stake in the company and publishing a sweeping 59-page indictment of its leadership, strategy and governance. The campaign, launched Monday under […]

Tripadvisor has announced the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches awards. Based on comprehensive analysis of millions of traveler reviews from the past 12 months, these awards span multiple categories including best in the World, United States, and the newly introduced “One of a Kind” beaches. The 2026 awards showcase diverse coastlines, […]

U.S. Travel, Airlines for America, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association have issued a joint statement on the potential lapse of appropriations for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “As yet another government shutdown looms, so does one of the busiest travel times of the year—spring break,” the statement reads. “Travelers and the U.S. […]

You can blame my Norwegian heritage, but I’m not so hot on the Swedish countryside. Even so, you can’t say you’ve seen Sweden if you’ve only been to Stockholm. Rural Sweden—especially the province of Småland—is worth adding to any Scandinavian itinerary. Covering the entire southeast coast and running deep into the interior, Småland’s most appealing […]

Allegiant is partnering with Dollywood Parks & Resorts to offer a one-of-a-kind travel experience this November. Dubbed “Flight #925: Destination Dollywood,” this special service pays tribute to Dolly Parton’s legendary anthem “9 to 5” and invites travelers to trade their daily grind for the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains. Departing on November 6, 2026, […]

American Cruise Lines is celebrating 250 Years of America campaign. This year, the company will honor America’s Semiquincentennial on all 2026 sailings exploring the nation’s iconic rivers and domestic waterways in 35 states from Alaska to Florida. The campaign includes commemorative 250th recognition onboard ships, enhanced enrichment programming and special guest experiences, including celebratory events […]

Virgin Voyages is riding a massive surge in adult-only travel demand, logging its highest booking month in company history this January and rolling out lucrative new incentives for travel advisors. The adult-only travel market is exploding — projected to nearly double from $9.2 billion in 2024 to $18.1 billion by 2033. For travel advisors, Virgin […]