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Cruise Planners recently wrapped its annual Luxury Forum at the Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic. Held August 4–8, 2025, the invitation-only event convened more than 120 Cruise Planners travel advisors and over 70 luxury travel partners for a week of networking, hands-on training and inspiration tailored exclusively to the luxury […]

Carnival Cruise Line marked the keel-laying of its newest Excel-class ship, Carnival Festivale, at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany, on Aug. 14, 2025. The ship is slated for delivery in spring 2027. Brett Vitols, associate vice president of new builds for Carnival Cruise Line and Petu Kummala, associate vice president of interior design and architecture, […]

In an era where generative AI is transforming industries, TravelSavers and Nest are leading the charge in the travel space with enhancements to AI Connect, an all-in-one AI marketing assistant designed specifically for their affiliated advisors. The global market for AI in the tourism industry is projected to reach $2.9 trillion by 2033, according to […]

Coral Expeditions has opened an exciting range of new international itineraries for the 2026 and 2027 season, exploring Papua New Guinea, the Spice Islands, Melanesia, the South Pacific and New Zealand. Its fleet of three purpose-built Australian-flagged and crewed expedition ships will explore neighboring territories in an expanded program designed to connect guests deeply with […]

Allegiant Travel Company has announced the addition of Atlantic City, NJ, to the airline’s growing network. Strengthening its position as a leader in leisure travel, Allegiant Air will serve four routes that connect popular coastal destinations. This announcement follows two recent route expansions, underscoring the airline’s growth strategy and dedication to offering more travel options […]

Marriott Executive Apartments has announced the opening of Marriott Executive Apartments Kuala Lumpur, designed for globally minded travelers seeking the perfect balance of upscale living and personalized service. Nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the property is set to be among the brand’s largest, and offers 353 serviced apartments, ranging from studios to three-bedroom […]

Viking has announced its new 2027-2028 World Cruise itineraries, including the “Viking World Cruise,” which will journey around the world in 142 days, visiting 31 countries with 62 guided tours in distinct ports of call and overnight stays in 16 cities. Setting sail on Viking Vesta from Fort Lauderdale on December 28, 2027, the itinerary […]

JetBlue has announced an expansion of its route map with added destinations and more flights that enhance its position in key leisure markets and strengthen its Boston and New York focus cities. The latest growth includes JetBlue’s first-ever service to Florida’s Vero Beach (VRB) as well as the return of service to Daytona Beach (DAB), […]

Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and new insights from Allstate’s Drivewise, a safe driving program available in the Allstate app, reveals exactly when and where drivers face the most risk, based on millions of trips logged nationwide. Data is based on aggregated and anonymized national Drivewise driving […]

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that reservations are now open for Carnival Festivale, its new ship launching in 2027. The line has revealed further details of the ship’s features set to transform the cruise experience into a non-stop celebration of music and family fun. Carnival Festivale will make its way home to Port Canaveral, FL, […]