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Los Cabos is closing the book on a decade of remarkable growth — and the numbers are hard to ignore. The Los Cabos Tourism Board has announced that the destination welcomed nearly 3.8 million visitors in 2025, capping a ten-year run that has seen visitor arrivals climb by nearly 130%. For travel advisors, that trajectory […]

Porter Airlines is adding new booking opportunities for travel agents, announcing two new U.S. and Canadian airports and three new routes to its growing North American network — including a long-awaited move to Chicago’s primary hub. The Canadian carrier will launch year-round nonstop service between Toronto Pearson and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) beginning May 21, […]

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Princess Cruises invites guests to sail from sea to shining sea with commemorative voyages exploring some of the country’s most breathtaking coastlines. From The Great Land of Alaska’s glacier-carved wilderness and Hawaii’s volcanic islands to the historic charm of New England, guests sailing in North […]

Spirit Airlines celebrated two decades of soaring at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on February 17, 2026, with the announcement of an anniversary deal. Atlanta travelers can now enjoy greater value on their Spirit flights from ATL with 20 percent off base fares in honor of its 20th anniversary at the airport. The flights must […]

Expedia‘s annual Air Hacks Report—now in its 10th year and drawing on millions of booking data points—shows a meaningful shift in flight pricing patterns that travel advisors should be aware of heading into spring and summer selling season. The Friday Factor Business travelers are heading home earlier in the week, and that behavioral shift has […]

Travel agents selling UK destinations should take note of a stark new warning from the World Travel & Tourism Council: proposed visitor levies in England could trigger a significant drop in both international and domestic tourism, with serious consequences for the travel trade. New research published by the WTTC on February 17 found that a […]

JetBlue has announced the addition of nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), connecting the two major cities. The route will operate twice daily beginning May 21. “Houston is an important destination for many travelers, and we’re pleased to reintroduce nonstop service between JFK […]

Consider the seas choppy when it comes to a major investor in Norwegian Cruise Line. Elliott Investment Management is turning up the heat on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings after disclosing a more than 10% stake in the company and publishing a sweeping 59-page indictment of its leadership, strategy and governance. The campaign, launched Monday under […]

Tripadvisor has announced the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches awards. Based on comprehensive analysis of millions of traveler reviews from the past 12 months, these awards span multiple categories including best in the World, United States, and the newly introduced “One of a Kind” beaches. The 2026 awards showcase diverse coastlines, […]

U.S. Travel, Airlines for America, and the American Hotel & Lodging Association have issued a joint statement on the potential lapse of appropriations for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “As yet another government shutdown looms, so does one of the busiest travel times of the year—spring break,” the statement reads. “Travelers and the U.S. […]