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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched the search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World, a global initiative designed to identify and celebrate the landmarks and buildings created since 1801 that have had the greatest impact on travel & tourism, local communities and economic development, and continue to redefine the future […]

Travelers don’t have to wait until November for Black Friday-worthy savings. This summer, Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort brands for adults and families, are bringing one of retail’s biggest shopping events to the Caribbean with the return of their annual “Black Friday in July” sale. Available to book through July 27, the […]

Hyatt is gearing up for the official opening of the 204-room Hyatt Regency London Olympia, making it one of the first hospitality operators to plant a flag within Olympia’s $1.7 billion (£1.3 billion) transformation in west London. The hotel occupies a restored 1937 Art Deco building that originally served as London’s first multistory parking garage. […]

Caesars Entertainment officially unveiled Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino this week, ushering in a new era for the South Shore with an opening celebration marking the arrival of a modern luxury destination in the Sierra Nevada. The resort welcomed guests with a champagne reception before a ceremonial ribbon-cutting with longtime partner Lisa Vanderpump, […]

If you thought the stress of group vacations was limited to getting everyone to agree on destinations and activities — or the occasional travel inconvenience — you may be forgetting a big one: sorting out the finances once everyone gets home. New research commissioned by Zelle suggests shared travel expenses are a major source of […]

Holland America Line is expanding opportunities for guests to experience Norway‘s dramatic fjord landscapes in 2027, updating five cruises aboard Rotterdam to include calls to Flåm and Hellesylt. The additions give travelers more access to some of Norway’s most sought-after fjord destinations, including the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Nærøyfjord and Storfjorden—the gateway to Geirangerfjord. UNESCO considers […]

Riviera Travel on July 6, 2026 announced the appointment of Hunter Swindle as vice president of sales, North America. Swindle joins Riviera’s expanding North American team with more than a decade of experience in luxury travel sales, bringing extensive expertise in trade partnerships and strategic sales growth. “Hunter joins the Riviera Travel team at a […]

Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts Inc. (Delaware North Parks & Resorts), a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies Inc. (Delaware North), has unveiled Waybound, a purposefully-designed premium alternative lodging brand. The new brand debuted this month with Waybound Yosemite, located near the south entrance of Yosemite National Park in Fish Camp, Calif. The Waybound brand […]

Riviera Travel on June 30, 2026, unveiled a first look at its newest five-star river cruise ship, Riviera Resplendence. On Saturday, July 4, the ship departed from Cologne on its maiden voyage, embarking on its inaugural Rhine Cruise to Switzerland itinerary. “Riviera Resplendence represents another significant milestone for Riviera Travel as we continue to grow […]

Turkish Airlines continues the restoration of its Middle East network following a temporary suspension of services, resuming flights to Abu Dhabi starting July 1, 2026, Dammam starting July 10, 2026, Kuwait starting July 11, 2026, and Bahrain starting July 16, 2026. These resumptions follow the restart of Dubai operations on June 9. The flag carrier […]