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Hilton Hotels & Resorts has opened a new flagship property in the Washington, D.C., metro area with the debut of Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key. The 36-story hotel, developed in partnership with Dittmar Company, anchors a mixed-use development at the base of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Arlington, Va. It is the first property […]

Europe is a continent of long-lived cultures, with countless treasured traditions that have survived into modern times. While some of Europe’s customs live on only as clichés or tacky stage shows for tourists, others—like the four of my favorites described here—are worth going out of your way to take part in. One of the most […]

Latin America has become an increasingly attractive destination for travelers seeking to combine business with leisure—a growing trend known as “bleisure.” With its vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes and expanding infrastructure for meetings and events, many cities in the region offer the perfect balance between productivity and relaxation. Marriott International, with its diverse portfolio of hotels […]

Southwest Airlines Co. has extended its flight schedule with more routes to new places offering inspiration to book travel through June 3, 2026. It has also introduced a new international partnership with EVA Air, and shared a third new destination for 2026, St. Maarten in the Caribbean. Southwest will bring new international service (subject to […]

As travelers prepare for Labor Day adventures and look ahead to the 2025-26 ski season, Sensible Weather—the climate technology company behind more than one million Weather Guarantees sold across more than 8,000 partners—has announced the launch of its newest protection: the “High Winds Weather Guarantee.” This first-of-its-kind service provides travelers with automatic reimbursements when sustained […]

Just in time for the Labor Day travel surge, Hertz is enlisting some four-legged helpers to ease airport stress. The car rental company has introduced its “Gold Squad,” a team of highly trained Golden Retrievers making surprise appearances at select airports across the U.S. The dogs first debuted at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport last […]

The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and Egyptair have announced a strategic partnership, enhancing the travel experience for the airline’s customers flying to and from New York City. This partnership supports Egyptair’s ambition to expand its U.S. network and connect more travelers to the destination of Egypt. With nonstop […]

VacationPort (formerly Passport Online Inc.) has welcomed Riviera Travel to its extensive catalog, offering travel advisors access to one of Europe’s most acclaimed river cruise and guided tour providers. This new partnership marks a strategic step in Riviera Travel’s expansion into the North American market. This inclusion ensures that travel advisors using VacationPort can seamlessly […]

Archer Travel Service and Evolution Travel are extending their global reach with the opening of a new office in Madrid, aimed at supporting the growing number of independent travel advisors across Europe. The move strengthens a partnership that began in 2016, when Evolution Travel aligned with Archer Travel to build a network of home-based advisors. […]

Hyatt is already closing the first property in its Caption by Hyatt brand, just three years after it opened on Memphis’ Beale Street. The 136-room Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis debuted in 2022 as the launchpad for Hyatt’s lifestyle concept, meant to compete with Marriott’s Moxy and CitizenM, Hilton’s Motto, and IHG’s Ruby. But […]