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Emerald Cruises has officially opened pre-bookings for its 2027 European river cruise collection. Marking the earliest release in the brand’s history, the opening reflects strong demand for culturally immersive river journeys and gives travelers more time than ever to plan their next adventure. “Travelers are booking further out and seeking fresh ways to experience Europe […]

Costa Cruises is strengthening its programming for winter 2025-26 with two new itineraries in the western Mediterranean aboard Costa Toscana. At the beginning of January 2026, Costa Toscana offers a new 12-day itinerary, departing from Italy’s Savona to explore Andalusia, Morocco and Tunisia. After departing from Savona, the ship reaches Marseille, Barcelona, Alicante and Malaga, […]

Celestyal has unveiled a new offer with savings of 50 percent or more on 45 sailings departing between September 2025 and March 2027. The “Sail & Save” campaign includes their previous CelestyalPay offer, with guests receiving 25 percent extra on all credit added before departure—worth up to €250 (around $296) in additional onboard spend on specialty […]

Hyatt Hotels has officially opened Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa, a new all-inclusive beachfront property located in Miches on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. The family-friendly resort joins the adults-only Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa as part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection portfolio, marking continued expansion of the Dreams Resorts & Spas […]

Mike Julius, Carnival Cruise Line’s longtime vice president of North American field sales, is retiring from the company after more than 36 years of dedicated leadership and service. Julius leaves a lasting mark on both Carnival and the travel agency community. “Mike’s legacy can be measured in many ways, as he helped us build high-performing […]

Global hotel pricing is expected to stay largely steady through 2026, as geopolitical instability and concerns over potential U.S. tariffs temper demand and hold back sharp rate hikes, according to the latest “Hotel Monitor 2026” from American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). The annual forecast, which analyzes Amex GBT data alongside International Monetary Fund […]

VIVA Cruises has unveiled a limited-time offer for North American travel advisors and their clients: a flight credit of $300 per person when booking a VIVA Boutique cruise aboard the brand’s luxury vessel, Viva Beyond, slated to debut in May 2026. Travel advisors must book by September 30, 2025, to take advantage of this limited-time […]

Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating its growth in France with a series of high-profile signings and openings. Supported by strong partnerships with real-estate groups such as Covivio and Byron Capital, the group is reshaping its presence in key destinations through targeted conversions, ranging from luxury lifestyle to upscale segments. Four recent signings bring the group’s […]

GoNexus Group’s Global DMC Network by NexusTours is accelerating its international growth strategy, following the successful launch of operations in Las Vegas. The milestone positions the company to expand further across North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, and eventually Europe. The Las Vegas debut marks the network’s entry into one of North America’s most important […]

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than 12 months, launching a court-supervised restructuring aimed at overhauling the carrier’s finances, network and fleet strategy. Parent company Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc. announced the voluntary petitions on August 29 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of […]