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Avoya Travel has announced the addition of two senior leaders alongside key internal leadership alignments as part of its continued investment in growth, partner strategy, and advisor success. Julie Howard will join Avoya as vice president of partnerships, bringing more than 20 years of experience with Signature Travel Network, where she most recently led cruise […]

Quantum of the Seas will once again call Singapore home in 2027, giving adventurers across the region more ways to explore Asia. From October 2027 to March 2028, families and friends can choose from 3- to 10-night vacations from Singapore, sailing to the beaches, cities and cultures of Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Japan […]

Royal Caribbean is unveiling its Australian summer with all-in holiday adventures and the debut of Royal Beach Club Lelepa, the Southern Hemisphere’s first Royal Caribbean exclusive cruise destination. From October 2027 to April 2028, travelers can look forward to more short getaways and weekend departures on Anthem of the Seas from Sydney and Voyager of […]

Holland America Line has announced an 8-day Far East Discovery cruise aboard the Noordam, giving guests a rare opportunity to explore Southeast Asia in less than 14 days. Departing Nov. 27, 2027, the voyage sails roundtrip from Singapore, offering guests a meaningful introduction to the region without the commitment of a longer cruise.  Shorter than […]

Walt Disney Company’s Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro announced new details about the next Disney Cruise Line ship, including its name and design theme, at the company’s 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting. The announcement came on his first day at the helm of the company. The next ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be […]

As federal transportation security workers face their first $0 paycheck of the current government shutdown, America’s leading travel organizations—the U.S. Travel Association, Airlines for America, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)—have launched the “Pay Federal Aviation Workers” campaign. The campaign will activate Americans to urge Congress […]

Hilton announced an exclusive franchise agreement with Yotel on Thursday, bringing the compact, tech-forward boutique brand into its global distribution network — the latest move by a hospitality giant to plant a flag in the fast-growing lifestyle hotel segment. Under the deal, Yotel’s 23 properties across 10 countries will be bookable through Hilton’s channels and […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) announced at its sold-out 2026 River Cruise Expo that the event will return to Vienna, Austria, March 10–14, 2027. Registration for the 2027 Expo is now open. ASTA’s River Cruise Expo provides travel advisors with a unique opportunity to experience the best of European river cruising firsthand while […]

Americans are hitting the road — and the runways — in force this spring, with Orlando and Cancun topping the list of most-booked destinations for Spring Break 2026, according to new data released today by travel insurance provider Allianz Partners. The company’s annual Top Spring Break Destinations report analyzed more than 1.3 million itineraries booked […]

As the new 178-passenger Riviera Radiance sailed into Budapest, Hungary, on the final evening of my recent Riviera Travel river cruise, I’d just nestled into my dining room seat when bright light suddenly filled the entire room. Gazing outside, I and other diners collectively gasped as the spectacularly illuminated Hungarian Parliament building came into view.  […]