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Arriving just in time for spring and summer travel, MGM Resorts International is launching an all-inclusive experience on the Las Vegas Strip, bundling hotel accommodations, daily resort fee, dining, entertainment and parking into a single upfront price—starting at $330 plus tax for a two-night stay for two guests—at Luxor Hotel & Casino and Excalibur Hotel […]

In a recent open letter to Congress, Delta CEO Ed Bastian joined nine other aviation CEOs—representing the largest U.S. passenger and cargo carriers—who stressed the important of paying federal aviation workers during government shutdowns.  On Friday, March 13, TSA officers received a $0 paycheck after a lapse in funding that began on February 14.  “That […]

Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2027–28 South America season aboard Majestic Princess, featuring overnight experiences in the Antarctic Peninsula, late-night port calls, and access to 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the region. On sale now, the October 2027 through January 2028 season includes six departures across four itineraries (15 – 37 days), designed to give guests […]

The first Hyatt-branded hotel in Brooklyn, N.Y. has now debuted, adding a modern hideaway to the city’s cultural district. St. Louis-based Midas Hospitality and its partner Acres Capital developed the 104-room upscale hotel, The Livingston, part of the JdV by Hyatt brand. The 22-story hotel ties into local culture with curated spaces. “We are delighted […]

Allegiant has announced a new “Travel with Confidence” policy, giving customers greater flexibility when planning upcoming travel. For a limited time, applicable to new and existing bookings, customers whose flights are scheduled to depart between now and the end of the partial government shutdown can change or cancel their itineraries without penalty, making it easier […]

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. Regent Seven Seas Cruises Simplifies Its Fare Structure All-inclusive cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises buried the lead with the recent announcement of its new Air Concierge service. […]

IHG Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen its position in Mexico, a key growth market for its Luxury & Lifestyle, Premium, Essentials and Suites brands. Mexico represents IHG’s fifth largest market globally for open hotels and rooms, and the company has an ambition to nearly double its growth pace over the next few years. IHG’s […]

Grand Hyatt at SFO has been named the Best Airport Hotel in North America at the 2026 World Airport Awards by Skytrax. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that, in addition to leading the North America region, the hotel has been ranked No. 2 Airport Hotel Worldwide. Presented annually, the World Airport Awards are widely regarded as […]

In anticipation of the 2026 Alaska season, Princess Cruises is debuting four new North to Alaska experiences alongside returning guest favorites. All eight Princess ships sailing in Alaska this season will feature the new programming: Star Princess, Coral Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Grand Princess, Emerald Princess, Discovery Princess, and Island Princess. Introduced in 2015, […]

Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) has released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $9.6 billion in February 2026—an 11 percent increase from February 2025. Total passenger trips settled by ARC increased 8 percent year over year, reaching 25.9 million. Leisure-focused and online travel agencies recorded year-over-year passenger trip growth of 6 percent and […]