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Across the globe, the cruise industry is opening up new cruising regions and building new ships.  In a positive development for cruising, on July 13, 2025, the Administrative Court of Nice, France, struck down the authority of Christian Estrosi, Nice’s mayor and president of the Nice Cote d’Azur Metropole, to limit cruise passenger arrivals at […]

Building on their successful collaboration launched last year, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Hainan Airlines have further deepened their strategic partnership in 2025 with the joint concept “Where Dreams Bloom, Journey to the Oasis.” Together, the two brands present a range of elevated travel touchpoints—including a co-branded airport lounge and business class menus—expanding the […]

Renting a car in Britain and Ireland can be a smart move — especially in Ireland, which lacks an extensive rail network. While Great Britain’s trains go to most places of tourist interest — and just about everything’s reachable by bus in both countries — the bucolic landscape you’ll see here is most easily experienced […]

Coastal Mississippi has announced several new and upcoming openings, just in time for the summer travel season. These new visitor experiences provide even more reasons to stay longer and explore new places. Just opened The new os1515 Downtown (Ocean Springs), is where this historic town meets its future. The project—a collection of locally owned business […]

Disneyland Resort, known as “The Happiest Place on Earth,” commemorated 70 years by honoring the people who have made those memories possible: Disneyland Resort cast members. Disneyland Resort kicked off the 70th anniversary with an early morning cast member-only celebration in Disneyland park, filled with unique photo backdrops, such as the 70th Anniversary Hot Air […]

Princess Cruises has revealed a new entertainment lineup for its Sphere-class ship, Star Princess. When it sets sail this October 4, the new ship will feature two original theatrical productions, a stargazing candlelight concert series, and more. Performed in the Princess Arena, “Meridian” is a cinematic spectacle of longing and liberation, set to an original […]

Continuing on its growth strategy, Condor Airlines has placed an order for four more long-haul A330-900neo aircraft with the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The Supervisory Board approved the order this week. Currently, Condor is operating 18 A330neo aircraft with three more expected by the end of 2027. Thus, this summer Condor will be flying its […]

Holland America Line is returning to its tradition and once again offering popular behind-the-scenes ship tours. Guests will be able to sign up to get a rare, insider look at areas that are typically reserved for officers and crew, including the bridge, galley, engine control room, recycling center, main laundry and more, as well as meet […]

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has announced that registration has officially reopened for the highly anticipated River Cruise Expo, taking place March 11–15, 2026, in Amsterdam. Thanks to the efforts of ASTA’s business development team in collaboration with officials at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, additional docking space has been secured to allow a […]

Delta is expanding its global network with a historic milestone: The launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to South America. From December 4, 2025, through January 25, 2026, Delta will operate daily flights to Lima, Peru (LIM), offering customers in the region direct access to one of South America’s most […]