What’s Trending Around the Globe
In this Issue:
- Hot Destinations in Mexico
- Hot Bookings in Cruising
- Local Immersion in the U.S.
- What’s Hot with Caribbean Tour Packages?
- Onsite Review: Heaven Found at Haven Riviera Cancun
- Onsite Review: Poland: 3 Iconic Cities
- Onsite Review: Getting to Know Sao Paulo
- Onboard Review: Carnival Horizon is Today’s Carnival
- Onsite Review: Bermuda Inspires
- Travel Talk: Family Travel is Hot!
- Travel Advisor Corner: Travel Mates Today
Inside Silversea: Carol Cabezas Talks Opportunities for Travel Advisors
Silversea SVP Carol Cabezas talks exclusively with Recommend about luxury cruising, expedition travel and new opportunities for advisors.
Wellness Travel: These Experiences are Worth Pitching
With your bottom line in mind, here is a roundup of wellness offers worldwide to keep your clients' bodies and souls happy and well.
FAA Limits Air Passengers’ Ability to Get Compensation for Delays
A new FAA rule taking effect Oct. 19 narrows the circumstances in which airlines are required to provide compensation and amenities for flight delays.
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Expand Premium Cabins in 2028
Alaska Air Group is making a major investment in premium cabins, with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines set to debut new premium economy and lie-flat suites in 2028.
UnCruise Adventures Offers Community-Focused Baja Expeditions
UnCruise Adventures is opening its Baja expeditions, giving travelers active small-ship itineraries that combine wildlife encounters, local experiences and exploration throughout the Gulf of California.
Why Swan Hellenic Sees New Opportunity in Expedition Cruising
We checked in with Swan Hellenic to talk expedition cruising growth and what it all means for travel advisors.
Marriott Reaches 300-Property Milestone in Mexico
Marriott reaches 300 properties in Mexico, expanding its portfolio with new luxury, all-inclusive and urban hotels that give advisors more options for clients.
[UPDATE] Rental Escapes Offers Up to $5,000 in Bonus Commission
Rental Escapes has extended its offer of up to $5,000 in commissions on eligible bookings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Palace Hotel Tokyo Turns Christmas Into a Two-Night Stay
Palace Hotel Tokyo has built its '26 holiday season around A Tokyo Christmas, an opportunity to take advantage of traveler interest in Japan.
Bahamas Names Jackson Weech Tourism Director General
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (BMOT) has named Jackson Alexander Weech as Director General, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
MSC Group Breaks Ground on New Bahamas Private Island, Sandy Cay.
MSC Cruises has broken ground on Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island in the Bahamas set to open in 2028.
The 411 on Tanzania’s New Inbound Travel Insurance
Starting Oct. 1, 2026, foreign visitors entering Mainland Tanzania must hold valid Inbound Travel Insurance.
AmaWaterways Introduces AmaMaya, Expanding Mekong Cruise Options for 2027
AmaWaterways is expanding its Mekong River offering with AmaMaya, set to debut in January 2027. Here’s what advisors should know about the ship for clients interested in the Mekong.
The Palm Beaches See Canadian Tourism Surge
The Palm Beaches saw Canadian visitation rise 1.8 percent in the first half of 2026, even as Canadian travel to Florida declined 13.9 percent statewide.
Hilton Brings Tapestry Collection to Costa Rica With Montara
Montara Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in the mountains of Heredia, marks the brand's debut in Costa Rica and Central America.
Princess Cruises Launches AI Cruise Planning App
Princess Cruises is bringing cruise planning into AI technology, giving travelers a new way to search itineraries, compare ships and check cruise pricing.
ALGV Locks In Savings for Holiday and 2027 Travel
ALG Vacations' offer window is open now and runs through Oct. 22, 2026, for travel booked as far out as Sept. 30, 2027.
Palma de Mallorca to Cap Cruise Ship Arrivals at Three Per Day
Palma de Mallorca will limit cruise arrivals to three ships per day during the peak summer season under a new agreement aimed at easing overtourism.
Scenic Highlights Switzerland With 13-Day Alps Journey
Scenic’s 13-day Iconic Switzerland journey combines panoramic rail travel, Alpine destinations and luxury accommodations for groups of up to 28 guests.
Hall of Famer DT Minich Talks Kissimmee
Florida Tourism Hall of Famer DT Minich talks Kissimmee, vacation homes and what travel advisors need to know about today’s family travelers.
Delta Adds New Europe Flights From Boston and Detroit
Delta is expanding its 2027 Europe schedule with new nonstop flights from Boston to Venice and Detroit to Athens, plus new Austin-Paris service.
The World is on the Menu
Seeing the world is one thing; tasting it offers travelers an entirely different way to connect with a destination.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Report Strong Growth at Travel Market
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST share 2026 sales growth, travel advisor trends, changing client behavior and gala winners at Travel Market in Texas.
Brightline Parent Companies File for Chapter 11
Brightline’s parent companies are entering Chapter 11, but new financing will keep Miami-Orlando rail service running as usual.
Discover Dominica Expands Reach With New Training Tool
The new destination training course gives advisors specialized knowledge and resources to sell Dominica to their clients.
Affluent Traveler Collection Reports Double Digit Growth
The Affluent Traveler Collection reported double-digit sales gains across its portfolio during its annual Symposium, held this week.
Catch Up on Travel’s Biggest Headlines
Royal Caribbean takes a stake in Sandals, Explora Journeys makes its move into river cruising and JAPEX returns to Ocho Rios. Plus, a nor’easter threatens Northeast air travel and measles cases are traced to a U.S. airport.
[UPDATED] Nor’easter On Track to Disrupt Weekend Air Travel
A slow-moving, early-season nor’easter is expected to disrupt air travel across the Northeast this weekend. Travelers are advised to check with their airline for potential delays.
Luxury Safari Options Expand Across East and Southern Africa
A wave of new and renovated properties across Tanzania, Namibia and beyond is reshaping what luxury safari travel looks like.
Princess Cruises Offers Holiday Cruises to Hawaii, Caribbean and Mexico Sailings
Princess Cruises is leaning into sunshine and holiday traditions with seasonal sailings to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal.
