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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 […]

Delta is deepening its commitment to Central Texas with the launch of three new nonstop routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), connecting travelers to Denver (DEN), Columbus (CMH) and Kansas City (MCI). In addition, Delta is increasing service on two existing routes, San Francisco (SFO) and Indianapolis (IND), providing even more options for customers traveling […]

Blue Diamond Resorts has transitioned to Royalton Hotels & Resorts, consolidating its brand identity under the Royalton name. This change marks a natural evolution for the company, whose success has been closely tied to the growth and recognition of its Royalton-branded properties across seven Caribbean destinations. With an aligned portfolio and refreshed visual identity, the […]

Vacation rental hosts are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for guest communication, with usage of Hospitable’s AI-Suggested Replies feature jumping 45 percent in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous six months. The rise signals a shift in how short-term rental (STR) hosts and property managers handle high-stakes, guest-facing conversations and a growing […]