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
ASTA Backs Controversial Federal Plan to Loosen Rules on Airfare Ads
ASTA supports a proposed DOT change to airfare advertising rules but is pushing back against a separate proposal that would eliminate the Full Fare Rule.
Riviera Travel Offers Advisors $100 Per Cabin Booked
Riviera Travel is offering travel advisors $100 for every qualifying cabin booked through Sept. 30, 2026, with rewards capped at 30 bookings per advisor.
Tauck Adds New Riverboat to Rhone Fleet for 2028
Tauck is expanding its Rhone river cruise offerings with the 2028 launch of the ms Harmonie, a new 130-guest sister ship to the ms Lumiere.
Seabourn Opens Bookings for 2028-29 Caribbean Season
The 7- to 12-day voyages are designed around Seabourn’s small-ship experience, with calls at Caribbean ports and yacht harbors that are less accessible to larger cruise ships.
Serenity at Coconut Bay Launches Double Bonus for Advisors
Serenity at Coconut Bay and Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa have launched enhanced booking incentives for U.S. travel advisors.
Epic Escapes Around the World
Clients looking for those epic escapes to far-flung destinations are looking for an iconic itinerary that will wow them from start to finish.
Cruise News: New 2028 Sailings Across Alaska, Europe & Beyond
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises have announced new and expanded deployments for 2028.
New Culinary Experiences: Nobu, ION Harbour and Viceroy Los Cabos
From fine dining at sea to new hotel restaurants in Portugal and Los Cabos, these culinary experiences give travelers more ways to make food a part of the journey.
Regent Seven Seas Launches Pastry Training Program
Regent has launched a Floating Pastry Academy to provide its culinary teams with advanced training in baking and pastry techniques.
Celebrity Cruises Unveils 2028-29 Deployment With Expanded Europe Season
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its 2028-29 deployment, highlighted by its most extensive Europe season yet.
Colombia Earthquake Disrupts Air Travel
Air travel across western Colombia has been significantly disrupted following a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake Monday morning.
Sandals Resorts Debuts Free 2027 Wedding Package
Sandals Resorts is giving couples new options for a Jamaica destination wedding, including a complimentary 2027 wedding package and new private experiences from Island Routes.
Bay Gardens Resorts Expands F&B Offerings With New Dining Concepts
Bay Gardens Resorts added new dining concepts including Driftwood Pizzeria, Bay Bites and Knots Bar across its Saint Lucia properties.
Delta Adds New Route from Seattle to Tokyo
Delta will launch daily nonstop service between Seattle and Tokyo-Narita in March 2027, adding a second Tokyo option for travelers and expanding connectivity to Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Rental Escapes Launches White-Label Website Program for Advisors
The new platform allows advisors to create a fully branded website featuring Rental Escapes’ portfolio of more than 5,000 luxury villas, without displaying any branding.
Fresh Bites From the Culinary Travel Scene
Here's a peek at some of the newest culinary experiences across hotels and destinations worth knowing about.
Secret Atlas Adds 36-Guest Yacht Aureum for Antarctica
Secret Atlas has added Aureum to its expedition fleet, the first purpose-designed 36-guest expedition ship built for Antarctica.
U.S. Makes Visa Bond Program Permanent for Travelers From 50 Countries
The U.S. State Department has made its visa bond program permanent, requiring travelers from 50 countries to post bonds of up to $20,000 when applying for business or tourist visas.
Aruba’s Riu Palace Gets Full Makeover on Palm Beach
The fully renovated Hotel Riu Palace Aruba now boasts the Elite Club, the chain's adults-only premium tier offered at Riu Palace properties.
This Week’s Must-Know Travel News
This week’s travel news roundup covers key updates for advisors, from destination advisories and airline news to cruise growth and industry moves.
Six Senses La Sagesse Adds New Holistic Wellness Journey
The Awaken Journey combines movement, mindfulness, nature and rest into a program built into the stay; it's available through the end of 2026.
Royalton Reopens Jamaica Resorts With New Family Package
Royalton's The Soul of the Island Package pairs updated accommodations with curated cultural experiences for two adults and two children.
Port Canaveral Begins $95 Million Cruise Terminal Expansion for Mega-Ships
Port Canaveral has started construction on a $95 million expansion of Cruise Terminal 10, increasing capacity for mega-ships carrying up to 6,700 passengers.
Universal Orlando Unveils 2026 Holiday Lineup Details
Universal Orlando Resort has announced its 2026 holiday lineup, highlighted by the first-ever seasonal celebrations at Epic Universe.
Baoase Curaçao Adds 14 Accommodations for Early 2027
Baoase Luxury Resort, a boutique resort in Curaçao, is entering a new phase with a name change to Baoase Curaçao and a resort expansion set to open in early 2027.
New “Lord of the Rings” Tour Marks Film Anniversary
Kensington is marking the 25th anniversary of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" with a new set-jet itinerary in New Zealand.
Portugal Family Travel: How Martinhal Elevates Multigenerational Stays
As Portugal continues to attract multigenerational travelers, Martinhal Resorts is carving out a niche with luxury accommodations designed around family life.
Paul Gauguin Cruises And Ponant Add Tahiti Credit Offer
The offer, called Tempting Tahiti, applies to every sailing aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin and select voyages of Le Jacques Cartier.
MSC Group Names New Catalina Island Beach Destination
MSC Opera begins weekly sailings from its new La Romana homeport in November, calling at Catalina Sugar Beach on every itinerary.
Sean Paul, Ja Rule Join Vegas Grand Prix Music Lineup
The Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix returns Nov. 19-21, 2026, with three nights of performances inside the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere.
