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Alaska Airlines is taking its global reach further than ever with nonstop service to Reykjavík, Iceland. With flights starting May 28, 2026, guests can book daily summer flights from the airline’s global gateway in Seattle. The new summer service to Reykjavík is complemented by Icelandair’s more than 35 daily departures to Europe. Alaska’s enhanced bilateral […]

According to PwC’s 2025 Holiday Outlook survey, consumers expect their seasonal spending to decline 5 percent on average from 2024—the first notable drop since 2020. More broadly, 84 percent of consumers expect to cut back on their spending over the next six months. Survey respondents cited rising prices, new tariffs and the higher cost of living […]

VacationPort (formerly Passport Online Inc.) has welcomed Poseidon Expeditions to its growing catalog, offering travel advisors access to the acclaimed polar cruise operator. This new partnership marks a strategic step in Poseidon’s expansion into the North American market. This inclusion ensures that travel advisors using VacationPort can showcase Poseidon’s boutique expedition voyages to the Arctic […]

United Airlines has expanded its winter schedule, adding flights to 15 cities including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Las Vegas. These new flights start January 6, 2026, and include: One additional daily roundtrip flight between: Houston and Orlando, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Baltimore and Miami Chicago and Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans and Las Vegas […]

Choice Hotels International has announced the opening of Radisson Blu Bariloche, a modern retreat designed for travelers seeking an elevated experience with access to natural scenery and year-round outdoor adventures. Set along the crystal waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi and among the peaks of the Andes Mountains, the property offers a gateway to one of […]

Royal Caribbean has announced that its newest Icon Class vessel, Legend of the Seas, has entered its next phase of construction, officially touching water for the first time. The ship was floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, where it will continue to take shape ahead of its August 2026 debut. As […]

Celebrity Cruises is set to transform river vacations in Europe — but good luck finding availability.   Its new ships feature open decks, spacious staterooms and unmatched dining, bringing the line’s signature hospitality to the Rhine and Danube Rivers. Due to unprecedented demand, early Priority Booking Access to Celebrity’s 2027 sailings aboard Celebrity Compass and Celebrity […]

Signature Travel Network has introduced a new chapter in its leadership structure, appointing veteran executive Karryn Christopher as president. The announcement came during the cooperative’s annual Owners’ Meeting in San Diego and highlights a long-term strategy to strengthen support for its growing network of agencies and advisors. Christopher has spent nearly 25 years with Signature, […]

Hilton is expanding its Signia by Hilton brand into Texas with the planned conversion of La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio. The property, which has been a staple of the Texas Hill Country for more than 20 years, will reopen as Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa on October 1, 2025. […]

Sandals and Beaches Resorts have introduced limited-time promotions, offering huge savings and a host of perks for guests. Sandals Resorts’ “Jamaica Sale” and Beaches Resorts’ “Caribbean Sale” are now live through September 29, 2025, for travel through December 25, 2027 and May 31, 2026, respectively. Sandals Resorts Sandals Resorts’ limited-time “Jamaica Sale” features up to […]