Carnival Corporation is riding a wave of unprecedented demand, reporting record second-quarter 2026 revenues as travelers continue booking cruises further out than ever before. For travel advisors, the message is clear: Secure your clients’ vacations early, as inventory for the remainder of 2026 is highly constrained and 2027 sailings are already pacing well ahead of […]
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The brand an AI engine names is increasingly the brand that gets booked — and a new report from communications firm 5W maps exactly which travel brands win that answer, ranking 25 airlines and hotels by AI citation share. Delta and Marriott lead; some of the category’s biggest names by scale don’t. Delta Air Lines […]
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United is accelerating the rollout of fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members as United flight 14 departed Newark/New York for London Monday evening aboard a Boeing 777-200, marking the airline’s first transatlantic widebody customer flight equipped with Starlink and the first of nearly 60 United widebody aircraft expected to have Starlink this year. United […]
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IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a Kimpton-branded hotel in Madrid, located in Goya Street, 89, in partnership with El Corte Inglés. The signing, advised by Colliers Hotels Iberia, marks the brand’s debut in Madrid and a significant step forward in IHG’s continued luxury and lifestyle growth in Spain. The hotel builds on the brand’s […]
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Cambridge and Oxford have been in a centuries-long competition as England‘s top two universities—but I’ve always felt that seeing one is enough. The big question is: Which one? For years, I’ve had it lodged in my mind that Cambridge was much better to visit than Oxford. More recently, I’ve been leaning Oxford. It just depends […]
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The World Travel & Tourism Council on June 18,2026 launched its new global framework, The Seven Principles for Attracting Tourism Investment, setting out the key conditions destinations need to become investment-ready, attract private capital, strengthen competitiveness, and accelerate sustainable tourism growth. Launched by WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara, the framework draws on the common […]
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Booking season for Caribbean and Gulf cruises is underway, and with the Atlantic hurricane season ramping up, advisors fielding cruise questions have a timely opening to talk coverage with clients. Travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth is flagging two decisions that shape how protected a cruiser actually is: when to buy and what to buy. Timing is […]
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A large share of American travelers are still shopping for summer trips, and price remains their biggest obstacle, according to Skyscanner‘s 2026 Smarter Summer report. Thirty-eight percent of US travelers have not yet booked their summer vacations but are actively looking, the report found, with 20 percent citing getting the best price as one of […]
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Sandals Unveils First Look at $200 Million Jamaica Transformation as Caribbean All-Inclusive Competition Heats Up
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Sandals Resorts International revealed this week a first look at the dining concepts, accommodations and guest experiences coming to three of its Jamaica properties as part of a US$200 million overhaul, the latest sign of momentum in the Caribbean all-inclusive segment. The transformation spans Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals South Coast and the resort formerly known […]
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Today, Airlines Reporting Corporation released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $9.8 billion in May 2026 — a 15% increase from May 2025. Total passenger trips settled by ARC remained steady year over year, reaching 25.7 million in May 2026. Results for May 2026 showed: ARC Ticketing Metric Total Month-Over-Month Variance Year-Over-YearVariance […]