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Delta Air Lines is unlocking even more of Europe for Boston travelers with two new nonstop routes: Madrid (MAD) launching May 16 and Nice (NCE) launching May 17. From sunlit coastlines to storied city streets, these routes bring Europe’s most iconic experiences closer to Boston than ever before. Delta’s new nonstop service from Boston to […]

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy joined Amtrak leaders this week to mark two major announcements: the long-anticipated launch of new Acela trainsets and the Department of Transportation’s plan to retake management of Washington Union Station. Union Station has been under USDOT ownership since the 1980s, but its operations have been overseen through a series […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) announced this week that ASTA Corporate is evolving into what it describes as the “unified, trusted voice” for travel management companies and corporate travel agencies. The organization said the transformation will center on advocacy at both federal and state levels, original research, new corporate-only events, global partnerships, and expanded professional […]

Holland America Line has introduced a Labor Day promotion for travelers to enjoy cruising experiences at best value—with rates starting under $100 per person, per day (including taxes and fees. From the Caribbean and Mexico to the Panama Canal and special Holiday Cruises, travelers who book between August 26 and September 8, 2025, will find […]

Australia’s pioneering small ship expedition cruise line Coral Expeditions has announced the release of its 2027 Kimberley sailing season, featuring 47 departures across its fleet of three purpose-built expedition vessels, Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer, and Coral Geographer. Voyages will run from March to September, offering a chance for travelers to experience one of the world’s most extraordinary natural […]

Dream Vacations and CruiseOne 2026 National Conference will take place November 1–8, 2026, aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas out of Port Canaveral, FL. The cruise will visit Perfect Day at CocoCay, St. Thomas and St. Maarten before returning to Port Canaveral. The announcement was made during the 2025 Dream Vacations and CruiseOne Land […]

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 […]