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Contiki is expanding its active trips portfolio with the launch of new small-group tours in Nepal. Designed for travelers seeking bucket-list ventures without logistical stress, the new itineraries combine culture, wildlife, adventure, and must-see landmarks. “We’re seeing a real shift in how Gen Z and millennial travelers define a great vacation,” Tom O’Hara, head of […]

Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aéreas has announced the introduction of widebody aircraft to its fleet with the initial delivery of up to five Airbus A330-900. With capacity for close to 300 passengers and range of up to 15 hours, the aircraft will enable the company to begin intercontinental operations connecting Brazil to destinations in Europe […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors has taken a bold step in the fight for fair pay, making its Hotel Watch List publicly available for the first time in a bid to hold hotels accountable for unpaid advisor commissions. Previously accessible only to ASTA members, the list is now open for anyone to view through […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors has issued guidance to its members advising them to closely monitor rapidly evolving conditions in the Middle East following escalating regional conflict and updated U.S. Department of State travel warnings affecting dozens of destinations. The State Department has issued advisories urging U.S. citizens to exercise caution when traveling worldwide, […]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has taken delivery of Norwegian Luna, the 21st ship in its fleet, from Fincantieri at its shipyard in Marghera, Italy. As the second ship in the next-generation Prima Plus Class, Norwegian Luna measures 156,000 gross tons. The 3,565‑passenger ship features 1,809 staterooms and a collection of intentionally designed venues and experiences. […]

A $35,000 Rolex. A fully assembled robot. A suitcase packed with rat poison. Those are among the items Unclaimed Baggage, a retailer of lost airline luggage, says it pulled from orphaned bags over the past year. The Scottsboro, Alabama-based company released its third annual “Found Report” Wednesday, cataloguing the strangest and most valuable discoveries from […]

The global travel and tourism industry is on track to attract $12.5 trillion in capital investment across G20 economies through 2035, but a near-term mismatch between spending and demand could create serious capacity pressures for agents and travelers alike, according to a report released Wednesday by the World Travel & Tourism Council. The report, “Bridging […]

JetBlue has launched inaugural service to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) with its first flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), marking a major milestone for the Emerald Coast and expanding the airline’s growing Florida network. The airline also will launch new nonstop service between VPS and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) […]

Disney Cruise Line has welcomed its newest ship, the Disney Adventure, to its rapidly expanding fleet. The christening ceremony marked the introduction of the cruise line’s first ever ship to sail in Southeast Asia. The ceremony was an entertainment showcase celebrating the beloved Disney stories, characters, and music that come to life onboard. In the […]

Travelers booking a Jamaica getaway through JetBlue Vacations may soon have one less thing to worry about: the weather.  The package holiday company has teamed up with the Jamaica Tourist Board and weather-analytics firm WeatherPromise to offer travelers up to $500 back if rainfall during their trip exceeds expected levels. Included automatically at no additional […]