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JetBlue has launched new summer seasonal service between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN). The route expands JetBlue’s transatlantic flying and further positions Boston as an important European gateway and focus city, while showcasing the cultural and gastronomic richness of Barcelona, a region with its own distinct identity. Known […]

Princess Cruises has signed three shipbuilding agreements with Italy’s Fincantieri to build three next-generation cruise ships designed to enhance the guest experience. The new builds are slated to be delivered in late 2035, 2038 and 2039, respectively.  The new vessels will blend the most desired and highest-rated experiences and venues Princess Cruises is known for, […]

The United States is hemorrhaging international visitors despite remaining the world’s largest travel and tourism market, according to new economic impact research from the World Travel & Tourism Council. U.S. visitor numbers declined 5.5 percent in 2025 against 2024, while international visitor spending fell 4.6 percent to $176 billion. The decline is particularly stark given […]

Amtrak has started the procurement process for its largest-ever Long Distance train order. The company has issued a formal request for suppliers to bid on the new Long Distance fleet replacement contract. Following an extensive evaluation, Amtrak plans to announce selected supplier by the end of 2027. This fleet replacement program was developed in close […]

On April 16, the head of the International Energy Agency announced that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel remaining, with possible flight cancellations on the horizon if oil supplies remain blocked through the Strait of Hormuz. With summer travel quickly approaching, millions of Americans with trips booked to Europe may be concerned about […]

Welcome to New in Cruise, our bi-weekly update on all the latest happenings in the cruise sector. Here’s what’s been happening in the industry so far in March. Retro chic is becoming a design theme among the upscale small ships debuting over the next few years, and Atlas Ocean Voyages is hopping on the trend […]

A new Expedia Group report exposes a widening disconnect in how travelers approach trip planning versus actually purchasing: While AI is rapidly becoming a discovery tool, the majority still overwhelmingly choose to book with established travel brands rather than AI chatbots and agents. The survey of more than 5,700 adults across the U.S., U.K., and […]

Travel + Leisure Co. has announced plans for a new Sports Illustrated Resorts location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The development marks the experiential brand’s latest expansion into premier sports markets and will offer fans an year-round destination designed around the energy of game day. Located downtown on the Mississippi River just minutes from the Louisiana […]

Princess Cruises released its most expansive Asia deployment ever, bringing together its 2027 and 2028 Southeast Asia and 2028 Japan program in a single, comprehensive reveal. In total, the season features 96 departures across 61 itineraries visiting 55 destinations in nine countries, with now two ships homeporting in Japan, offering guests deeper cultural immersion, access […]

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport maintained its position as the world’s busiest airport in 2025, handling 106.3 million passengers despite intensifying global competition and capacity constraints reshaping aviation hubs worldwide. Dubai International ranked second with 95.2 million passengers, while Tokyo Haneda claimed third place with 91.7 million—a notable jump driven by Asia-Pacific’s strong recovery following years […]