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UnCruise Doubles Capacity on 2028 Aleutian Islands Cruises

UnCruise Adventures is more than doubling capacity on its “Aleutian Islands Adventure with Dutch Harbor & Kodiak” itinerary for 2028, swapping the 36-guest Safari Explorer for the 74-guest Wilderness Explorer after three years of sellouts. Bookings are open now, and advisors have a runway on the early booking offer: Clients who reserve by October 31 […]

ASTA Opens Hotel Watch List to Public as Recoveries Near $60K

The American Society of Travel Advisors has opened its Hotel Watch List to the public for two weeks, giving the wider industry another look at the properties its members have reported for failing to pay earned commissions. The list, normally an ASTA member exclusive, will remain publicly available through September 22. The roughly 50 properties […]

Marriott’s All-Inclusive Portfolio Adds New Wellness Offerings

Wellness clients have plenty of options across the All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in Mexico and the Caribbean right now, with programming timed to Wellness Month that runs from alcohol-free packages to spa treatments for kids. The headliner is at W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive, the first all-inclusive from the W brand worldwide, where the […]

Paris Insider: Local 101 Beaupaire Opens in the 10th

Somewhere between a boutique hotel and a well-curated friend’s apartment sits Local 101 Beaupaire, the newest opening from hospitality entrepreneurs Alma Bremond and David Siklos in Paris’ 10th arrondissement, steps from the trending Canal Saint-Martin with its chic boutiques and crowd-pleasing bars, cafés, and restaurants. The pair bring diverse, international backgrounds in design and hospitality […]

The U.S. Airlines Most Likely to Mishandle Your Bag

More than one million checked bags have been mishandled by U.S. airlines in the first six months of 2026, according to newly released government figures. The latest Air Travel Consumer Report, issued by the US Department of Transportation in August, contains new data covering flight delays, cancellations, baggage, wheelchairs and scooters, oversales and consumer complaints. […]

Alaska Airlines Kicks Off Anniversary Celebration With 50th Nonstop Destination

Alaska Airlines is commemorating 40 years in San Diego with a major milestone: the launch of the carrier’s 50th nonstop from San Diego International Airport. The new seasonal route to Loreto, Mexico, takes off Dec. 19, just in time for a warm winter escape to one of Mexico’s most tranquil coastal destinations. Tickets are available now […]