SPOTLIGHT

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.

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.

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.

Advisor Tools & FAMs

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.

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.

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.

Visit West Launches New Travel Trade Website

Travel advisors and tour operators planning UK itineraries can now tap into a new resource from Visit West covering Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas.

Morocco: From Casablanca to the Agafay Desert

Explore Morocco on TWC Holidays’ 9-day advisor FAM, featuring Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakech and the Agafay Desert.

DESTINATIONS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Travel Interests

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.

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.

News

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.

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.

[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.

FAMS

Morocco: From Casablanca to the Agafay Desert

Explore Morocco on TWC Holidays’ 9-day advisor FAM, featuring Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Marrakech and the Agafay Desert.

Thunder Dragon Kingdom FAM

Experience Bhutan firsthand on this 9-day tour featuring Tiger’s Nest, Himalayan landscapes, local culture and the Ura Yakchoe festival.

Essence of El Salvador

Explore El Salvador’s colonial towns, volcanoes and UNESCO-listed archaeological sites with Sunny Land Tours.
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