EDITORS' PICKS
Royal Appetites Welcome Aboard Icon of the Seas
In addition to its already spectacular amenities, Icon of the Seas is preparing a mouth-watering lineup of eateries to please all taste buds.
What’s News in SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County)
Unique accommodations, good eats and fun things to do are what's news in San Luis Obispo County, also known as SLO CAL.
New Arctic Adventures Aboard Viking Expedition Ships for 2025
Viking has created three new adventures aboard their two luxurious Polar Class ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
TOP STORIES
The Cruise Industry Sails Forward into a Very Bright Future
Intent to cruise is higher than it was in December 2019, with 85 percent of cruisers saying they will cruise again (that's 6 percent higher than pre-pandemic).
New Luxe Ships, New Itineraries to Match
Cruises are back. This tourism segment has rebounded with full force and is stronger than it was pre-pandemic.
NEWS
France Bans Some Short-Term Flights for Rail, Citing Eco Concerns
Clients traveling through France this summer will need to travel via train from Paris’s Orly airport to Nantes, Bordeaux or Lyon.
Jamaica Welcomes Non-Stop from DFW Aboard Frontier
The new flight is part of Jamaica's tourism surge, which includes hitting the million-traveler milestone a month earlier than in 2022.
Travel Companies Stop Booking Giza Camel Rides After PETA Exposé
PETA also opposes other types of “animal encounters” and tourism involving animals, including swimming with dolphins to attending bullfights.
FAMS
WorkShop TravelShop: FAM to Turkey, Egypt + Jordan
The FAM trip springs from the first TIES event the TravelShop WorkShop has ever hosted in Egypt, and there are 6 trip options to choose from.
Explora Journeys Announces Pioneers Status
Explora Journeys has announced its new Pioneers status for travel advisors, rewarding advisors who have supported the brand.
Sunnyland Tours Announces Spain FAM Trip
Sunnyland Tours has announced a Spain FAM Trip visiting Madrid, Andalusia and the Mediterranean Coast and including a stay in Barcelona.
DESTINATIONS
WorkShop TravelShop: FAM to Turkey, Egypt + Jordan
The FAM trip springs from the first TIES event the TravelShop WorkShop has ever hosted in Egypt, and there are 6 trip options to choose from.
What’s News in SLO CAL (San Luis Obispo County)
Unique accommodations, good eats and fun things to do are what's news in San Luis Obispo County, also known as SLO CAL.
France Bans Some Short-Term Flights for Rail, Citing Eco Concerns
Clients traveling through France this summer will need to travel via train from Paris’s Orly airport to Nantes, Bordeaux or Lyon.
New Arctic Adventures Aboard Viking Expedition Ships for 2025
Viking has created three new adventures aboard their two luxurious Polar Class ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
CRUISE
Royal Appetites Welcome Aboard Icon of the Seas
In addition to its already spectacular amenities, Icon of the Seas is preparing a mouth-watering lineup of eateries to please all taste buds.
New Arctic Adventures Aboard Viking Expedition Ships for 2025
Viking has created three new adventures aboard their two luxurious Polar Class ships, Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris.
AmaWaterways Raises Wine Glass(es) With New Itinerary
The itinerary joins the 2023 and 2024 Celebration of Wine River Cruises series, which take clients on tasty versions of a European vacation.
AGENT TOOLS
WorkShop TravelShop: FAM to Turkey, Egypt + Jordan
The FAM trip springs from the first TIES event the TravelShop WorkShop has ever hosted in Egypt, and there are 6 trip options to choose from.
Get In on the Growing Wellness Tourism Segment
By 2024, wellness tourism will be a $1 trillion market. As a Wellness Travel Specialist course graduate you can get a piece of that huge pie.
Paul Gauguin Cruises Launches 25th Anniversary Road Show
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Paul Gauguin Cruises is taking its show on the road to visit travel advisors around the U.S. and Canada.
Explora Journeys Announces Pioneers Status
Explora Journeys has announced its new Pioneers status for travel advisors, rewarding advisors who have supported the brand.
ALL-INCLUSIVE
Hyatt Announces Zoëtry Brand Debut in Greece
Hyatt has announced the debut of the Inclusive Collection brand into Greece with the new Zoëtry Halkidiki set to open mid-2024.
Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Open for Bookings
Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only is set to debut late November.
Hyatt Announces Four New Resorts in Bulgaria
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of four new Inclusive Collection resorts in Bulgaria.