In this Issue:
- Navigating Luxury Cruising
- 5 Upscale Getaways in Mexico
- What’s New in Vegas
- Converting an Affluent Client into a First-time Cruiser
- 7 Islands for Long and Lovely Weekends
- 4 Chic U.S. Stays
- Gorilla Trekking in Uganda
- Nieuw Statendam
- How Do You Pick the Right Consortia for You?
- Selling to the Luxury Market
- The Do’s and Don’ts of Managing Expectations
Carnival Moves Drink and Wi-Fi Packages to Dynamic Pricing
Carnival Cruise Line moves its drink and internet packages to dynamic pricing on Dec. 1, 2026, so cost will depend on the cruise booked.
Trafalgar Adds 70-Plus Trips and Its First Saver Small Groups
Trafalgar is offering 11 Small Groups itineraries at the saver price tier for the first time in its 2027 program.
USTOA’s Global Kitchen Explores Culinary Tourism
USTOA’s Global Kitchen features culinary tourism experiences around the globe, offering fresh inspiration for travel advisors.
The South Africa Stop Your Clients Don’t Know They Need
Whales outside your bedroom window? At Morukuru Beach Lodge in South Africa, that’s just the beginning of an extraordinary family adventure.
Seve Opens as Chemuyil’s First Luxury Hotel Near Tulum
Seve, a 9-lodge hotel opening in December in Chemuyil, about 20 minutes from Tulum, is the first luxury property in the jungle village.
New Ship, New Routes Shape Riverside Luxury Cruises’ 2028 Season
With Riverside Mahler joining next year, departures through the Main-Danube Canal climb to 12 in 2028, up from four in 2026 and two in 2027.
Travel News You Need to Know
Catch up on the latest travel news, including Delta’s Riyadh route delay, rising holiday airfares and travel costs, Southwest Rapid Rewards changes and Disney Cruise Line’s new Japan-based ship.
Fuel Prices Drive Increase in Travel Costs
Rising fuel costs are driving increases in airfare, lodging and road-trip expenses, creating new challenges—and booking opportunities—for travel advisors.
Southwest Airlines Expands Rapid Rewards With New Tiers and Benefits
Southwest Airlines will introduce Silver, Gold and Platinum Rapid Rewards tiers in 2027, adding new milestone rewards and more ways to redeem points.
Swan Hellenic Details 2027 Explore Space at Sea Series With SETI
Swan Hellenic will carry a SETI Institute scientist on six cultural expedition cruises in 2027 for clients seeking "otherworldly" adventures.
Viceroy Brings Destinations to Life With Immersive Local Experiences
Viceroy Hotels & Residences is featuring local experiences across five destinations, giving travel advisors new ways to personalize luxury trips.
Saint Lucia to Open Below Saint Lucia Underwater Sculpture Park
Saint Lucia will welcome Below Saint Lucia, an underwater sculpture park off Anse La Verdure on the southwest coast, this winter.
MAST Travel Network Partners With Special Needs Group on Accessible Travel
MAST Travel Network has partnered with Special Needs Group to help member advisors better support travelers with accessibility needs.
ETS Tours Highlights Germany Heritage Tours and Faith-Based Travel
ETS Tours highlights 2027 Germany heritage tours, Martin Luther itineraries and a new podcast series to help advisors grow faith-based group travel.
Avanti Celebrates 45th Anniversary With Gift Cards for Advisors
Avanti Destinations is celebrating its 45th anniversary by rewarding travel advisors with unlimited gift cards.
Delta One Gets a Premium Refresh With New Dining and Amenities
Delta Air Lines is introducing an enhanced Delta One experience, with updates to onboard dining, beverage offerings, amenities and service.
Turks & Caicos Adds Corinthia Luxury Resort to Grace Bay Pipeline
Corinthia Group is bringing its brand to Grace Bay in Turks & Caicos, where it plans an ultra-luxury hotel on its last undeveloped parcel.
Out Adventures Adds Six New LGBTQ+ Tours to Its 2028 Lineup
Out Adventures has six new 2028 tours, with LGBTQ+ group programs geared toward hiking, expedition cruising and longer stays in one region.
Travel Guard Launches Accessible Travel Safety Resource Hub
Travel Guard has launched a travel safety resource hub with guidance, videos and tools to help clients with disabilities navigate transportation, accommodations and destinations with greater confidence.
Scenic Group Turns 40—and Its Biggest Chapter is Just Beginning
Scenic Group executives share what's ahead for the company and how travel advisors can sell these experiences.
Culinary Discoveries & Sailings Beyond the Ordinary
Cruise lines are unveiling new itineraries and onboard experiences, from Nile river cruises to chef residencies and explorations in Antarctica.
Aimbridge All-Inclusive Builds Adults-Only Space Into Resorts
Aimbridge All-Inclusive has created Amana Retreat, an adults-only sections at two family-friendly resorts in the Dominican Republic.
COMO Hotels and Resorts Rolls Out Five Winter Programs
COMO Hotels and Resorts is running programs ranging from Ayurvedic treatments in Turks and Caicos to a women's ski week in Italy.
Air Canada to Launch Nonstop Montreal-Seville Flights in 2027
Air Canada is adding Seville, Spain, to its European network with new seasonal nonstop service from Montreal beginning Sept. 8, 2027.
These Savings Stack Child Specials, Beach Deals, Credits & More
Stacked savings, resort credits and other perks are on the table for advisors: Take your pick and book your clients' best vacations for less.
Disney Cruise Line to Launch Disney Imagination from Japan in 2029
Disney Cruise Line has revealed the name of its first ship to sail from Japan: Disney Imagination, which is scheduled to debut in 2029.
Windstar Highlights Fleet Updates, New Itineraries and Destination Experiences
Windstar Cruises is investing in fleet refurbishments and introducing more destination-focused experiences as it looks to attract new guests while maintaining its small-ship approach.
Wellness Travel Through Connection and Cultural Pathways in Sicily
Wellness in Sicily doesn’t have to come from a dedicated retreat—it can be woven into every day of the journey.
2026 Holiday Airfare Outlook
2026 holiday airfare is rising: Going reveals the cheapest days to fly, international travel deals and ways to save.
AmaWaterways Adds Peru Land Extension to Colombia Cruise
AmaWaterways is adding a Peru land program that ends at Machu Picchu to its Colombia river cruise, it's first foray into this country.
