Latest Travel News & Events

Latest Travel News & Events

Haiti
Americans Again Warned to Avoid Haiti Travel
The FBI has joined the U.S. State Department in warning Americans not to travel to Haiti, citing ongoing civil unrest.
Cunard
Cunard Appoints Katie McAlister as Its New President
Cunard has announced the appointment of Katie McAlister, after a 20-year career with TUI, as its new president.
travel advisories
Did You Know These Countries Have Travel Advisories?
The State Department has updated travel advisory levels for more than 10 countries over the past three months.
AI
AI vs. “Booking Human” Is No Contest, Says GTC’s Licea
AI only knows what it can pull from the Internet; it’s only as good as what’s put into it—it can't double as a human travel advisor.
Dondra Ritzenthaler of Celebrity Cruises Will Retire this May
Dondra Ritzenthaler, Celebrity Cruises' sr. vice president of sales for the Americas, has announced her retirement.
Airports
World’s Busiest Airports Near Pre-Pandemic Passenger Levels
Airports still aren’t quite as busy as they were before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. But they’re getting closer.
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines Ground Stop Lifted, Delays Loom Ahead
This issue comes months after Southwest was forced to cancel more than a third of its schedule—16,700 flights—during the 2022 holiday season.
Fort Lauderdale
Weather Continues to Plague Operations at FLL
The worst of the flooding may be over, but Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) isn’t out of the high water yet.
Fort Myers
Spring has Sprung in Fort Myers: What’s New, What’s Open
It's spring, and Fort Myers keeps celebrating its recovery, one day at a time—happily the news continues to be good.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line: New Leadership Sees Bright Future Ahead
Seasoned NCL executives have moved into new positions at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Norwegian Cruise Line, and the future is bright.
passengers
Lawmakers Call for Flying Ban for Air Rage Passengers
Airline passengers who act out violently could earn themselves a ban from flying commercially under legislation now pending in Congress.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line: Looking Forward to 150 More Years
Congratulations, Holland America Line—150 looks good on you! Read on for plenty of reasons to expect another extraordinary 150 more.
hotel news
Opening and Upcoming: Hotel News From Around the Globe
From upcoming projects to grand openings, we have hotel news that spans the globe. Here's a roundup of some main headliners. 
Bellagio
A Peek at Bellagio’s Multi-Million Dollar Spa Tower Reno
Las Vegas' fountain-famous Bellagio is revamping the 819 guestrooms and 104 suites that make up its luxurious Spa Tower.
sargassum
Destinations Gear Up for Record Sargassum Season
Sargassum—a form of seaweed—is expected to wash ashore in Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean in record amounts this season.
France
Nationwide Protests Continue to Disrupt Travel in France
Nationwide protests and strikes are hampering, if not shutting down, travel to France, with no clear end in sight.
Dominican Republic
Caribbean Hotel News: The Dominican Republic is On a Roll
The Dominican Republic has always been a hot commodity for travel advisors—and there’s only good news in the pipeline.
miami beach
Miami Beach Cracks Down on Alcohol Sales and Crowds After Deadly Weekend
The reputation of Miami Beach as a party-all-night destination has been cooled by a recent crackdown on drinking and nightlife.
The St. Regis
The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya Debuts in High Style
The Mexican Caribbean is celebrating the opening of the latest star in The St. Regis brand's Latin American constellation.
Nobu
Nobu Hospitality Developing Sixth Hotel in Spain
Nobu Sevilla will be the group's sixth hotel in Spain and its third in partnership with Millenium Hospitality Real Estate.
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