SPOTLIGHT

Celebrity Xcite Leads Celebrity Cruises 2028-29 Caribbean Plan

Celebrity Cruises has opened bookings for the inaugural season of Celebrity Xcite, anchoring a new 2028-2029 Caribbean program.

Carnival Adds New Dr. Seuss Experiences and Family Activities at Sea

Carnival brings The Cat in the Hat fun to 23 ships and expands its Seuss at Sea program with new family-friendly activities and interactive experiences.

John Chernesky Set to Exit Norwegian Cruise Line in December

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Chief Sales Officer John Chernesky will leave the company this December.

Advisor Tools & FAMs

John Chernesky Set to Exit Norwegian Cruise Line in December

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Chief Sales Officer John Chernesky will leave the company this December.

Black Friday Booking Opportunities

Thanksgiving is around the corner so it must be time for those Black Friday deals your clients will be hungry for.

ASTA Launches Live Virtual Intensive for VTA Certification

ASTA will run a VTA Virtual Intensive for members Dec. 7-11, pairing two days of live virtual instruction with a single comprehensive exam.

Villas of Distinction Offers Advisors Up to $5,000 in Bonuses

Book with Villas of Distinction in November and earn up to $5,000 in bonus commission on qualifying new villa reservations.

Trafalgar, Approach Guides Launch Free Advisor Sales Tools

Trafalgar is giving travel advisors co-branded marketing content and a personalized Trafalgar website with Approach Guides.

USTOA’s Global Kitchen Explores Culinary Tourism

USTOA’s Global Kitchen features culinary tourism experiences around the globe, offering fresh inspiration for travel advisors.

DESTINATIONS

New Ship Getting Ready for Her Mekong River Debut

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is giving travel advisors a first look at the Mekong Mystique, set to debut on the Mekong River in 2028.

Ocean Eden Bay Becomes Ocean Allure Eden Bay in November

The change brings the company's Luxury Adults-Only Collection to Jamaica, following the December 2025 debut of Ocean Allure Costa Mujeres.

Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout Sets 2027 Lineup and Stay Package

Tickets are now on sale for the 18th annual The Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout, hosted by chef Eric Ripert Jan. 14-17, 2027

The Cape Town EDITION Brings Design-Led Luxury to South Africa

Cape Town joins EDITION’s global portfolio of design-led hotels, bringing curated dining and a strong sense of local culture to the V&A Waterfront.

Tauck Doubles Rhone River Cruise Capacity for 2028

Tauck has opened bookings for its 2028 European river cruises, adding three new Rhone itineraries ranging from six to 14 days and a second ship to double its capacity on the river.

Etihad Taps Avianca 787s for Barcelona-Abu Dhabi Route

Avianca began operating the route on behalf of Etihad on Oct. 25, 2026; Etihad will market the flights under its own airline code.

Travel Interests

Celebrity Xcite Leads Celebrity Cruises 2028-29 Caribbean Plan

Celebrity Cruises has opened bookings for the inaugural season of Celebrity Xcite, anchoring a new 2028-2029 Caribbean program.

Princess Cruises Refreshes Royal Princess Ahead of Australia Season

Princess Cruises has completed a Singapore drydock for Royal Princess, introducing the Sanctuary Collection and upgraded onboard spaces ahead of its Australia and New Zealand season.

Carnival Adds New Dr. Seuss Experiences and Family Activities at Sea

Carnival brings The Cat in the Hat fun to 23 ships and expands its Seuss at Sea program with new family-friendly activities and interactive experiences.

News

Five Airports to Avoid to Dodge Disruptions

From flight cancellations to lengthy delays, five major U.S. airports are giving travelers more reasons to rethink their routes. Here's where disruptions are most likely to derail travel plans.

Authentic Experiences, Multi-Stop Trips Shape American Travel Trends

Insights from MMGY’s annual Portrait of American Travelers study, presented at WTE Miami 2026, reveal how AI, online reviews and shifting economic and political conditions are reshaping travel decisions.

Flight Path: Airlines On Your Radar

From airfare trends to airport upgrades, these airline developments could shape how advisors plan itineraries and book trips.

FAMS

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Tour

Experience Japan's iconic cherry blossom season on a 2027 tour with TWC Holidays featuring Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Mt. Fuji.

Highlights of Argentina and Uruguay

Explore Argentina and Uruguay on a FAM tour featuring Buenos Aires, an authentic Patagonian ranch experience and Montevideo, Uruguay.

Mongolia: The Gobi Desert, Nomadic Culture & Ancient History

Designed for first-time visitors, the itinerary explores South Gobi, national parks and the historic heart of the Mongol Empire.
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