EDITORS' PICKS
Tickets On Sale Now for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights
Tickets are already on sale, so it's time to help them plan their visit to Universal Orlando's collection of haunted houses and fright zones.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: Construction Starts on 2nd Yacht
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrated the keel-laying of its second luxury superyacht this week, which will be ready to welcome guests in 2024.
Avalon Waterways Taps Graham McTavish for New Campaign
Avalon Waterways is betting on the power of the kilt to bring "a new wave of cruisers" to its boutique Suite Ships.
TOP STORIES
One of the most significant pent-up demand items for U.S. travelers was hopping back aboard a cruise ship—and the cruise lines are delivering.
With $18 billion in global revenue for 2022 and expected $25 billion by the end of this year, the cruise industry has given every indication that the full recovery predicted by CLIA has come to pass.
NEWS
Caribbean Hotel News: The Dominican Republic is On a Roll
The Dominican Republic has always been a hot commodity for travel advisors—and there’s only good news in the pipeline.
Miami Beach Cracks Down on Alcohol Sales and Crowds After Deadly Weekend
The reputation of Miami Beach as a party-all-night destination has been cooled by a recent crackdown on drinking and nightlife.
The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya Debuts in High Style
The Mexican Caribbean is celebrating the opening of the latest star in The St. Regis brand's Latin American constellation.
FAMS
‘Further Your World’: New FAM Program from Ensemble
Travel agency consortium Ensemble has announced a new immersive FAM program to complement your current client sales toolbox.
Mongolia 2023 FAM
Discover exotic Mongolia on Travel All Mongolia’s 11-day/10-night FAM, with departure dates throughout the year.
FAM to Mexico’s Ixtapan de la Sal is Good for Body & Soul
This FAM will make the most of it with its focus on fitness, yoga, spa, weight loss and group and FIT business.
DESTINATIONS
Melia Chiang Mai is up-leveling the luxury "hotel-within-a-hotel" concept with The Level, a 43-guestroom experience on its upper floors.
It's magic number 25! Paul Gauguin Cruises is celebrating its 25th anniversary with themed perks for clients and gift cards for TAs.
Opal Collection has added four new properties to its portfolio of Florida hotels and resorts.
If your clients have been there, done that, you might want to point them in the direction of Seychelles. Laila, Seychelles, a Tribute Portfolio...
CRUISE
Disney Cruise Line is Ready for a Fun Family Summer in 2024
Sailings begin in June 2024, and in addition to the Caribbean, itineraries include voyages to the Mediterranean, northern Europe and Alaska.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: Construction Starts on 2nd Yacht
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrated the keel-laying of its second luxury superyacht this week, which will be ready to welcome guests in 2024.
Avalon Waterways Taps Graham McTavish for New Campaign
Avalon Waterways is betting on the power of the kilt to bring "a new wave of cruisers" to its boutique Suite Ships.
AGENT TOOLS
Viking is rolling out its new Travel Advisor Academy—completing it comes with perks and access to special TA cruise rates and FAM sailings.
It's magic number 25! Paul Gauguin Cruises is celebrating its 25th anniversary with themed perks for clients and gift cards for TAs.
Riviera River Cruises will hold a March webinar on group bookings, at which a free cabin will be awarded for use as part of a group promotion.
Agents will be able to earn their way to the Change Makers Summit by choosing to change people’s lives through travel.
ALL-INCLUSIVE
Divi & Tamarijn Aruba Offers New Romance Package
Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusives has unveiled details of its new Romance Package, valid for travel through Dec. 22, 2023.
2 New Melia Properties to Open in Mexico
Two new Melia properties will be making their debut in Mexico—ME by Melia in Guadalajara and a Gran Melia in Rivera Nayarit.
Hyatt Planning to Add 20+ New Hotels Through 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding far and wide in the Caribbean and Latin America, with more than 20 planned hotel openings through 2024.
