Celebrate the U.S., Stay Local
As the U.S. gears up for July 4th celebrations, it’s the perfect time to spotlight what travelers can discover closer to home.
Record-Breaking Travel Expected Over July 4th Holiday
As July 4th approaches, AAA is expecting a flurry of travel activity in the U.S., with a record 72.2 million traveling 50 miles or more.
Avanti Expands Culinary Travel Options
Avanti Destinations has expanded its curated selection of tasting and cooking tours, which may be added to any custom-designed vacation.
Saint Lucia Celebrates Top Travel Advisors at Global Piton Awards
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority’s (SLTA) 2025 Global Piton Awards, held last week, celebrated the travel industry's top performers.
Shorter Trips, Bigger Impact: U.S. Travelers Embrace Micro-Cations
Micro-cations—trips of four nights or fewer taken more than 100 miles from home—are surging in popularity due to time, cost and experience.
Responsible Tourism in Focus at USTOA’s SIR 4.0 Summit in Valencia
Tourism leaders gathered in Valencia to tackle sustainability challenges at USTOA’s 3-day 2025 SIR Summit.
Barcelona Looks to Manage Mass Tourism After Protests
In response to resident protests over mass tourism, the Barcelona City Council is forming a new commission to address the issue.
Europe—U.S. Travel Slump Silver Lining: Lower Airfares
Travel from Europe to the U.S. is declining sharply, and transatlantic airfares have fallen to pre-pandemic levels
Trump Mulls Expanding Travel Ban to 36 More Countries
Several popular Caribbean travel destinations are on a list of nations being considered for a travel ban by the Trump administration.
Celebrate Wellness Month With Yoga & Wellness Rituals
The celebration of International Yoga Day coincides with the summer solstice in a month dedicated to everything wellness around the globe.
GOP Budget Bill Would Slash Brand USA Funding by 80%
Brand USA may have a lot less money at its disposal to promote travel to the U.S., which is already taking a hit.
TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Drive $137.6M in 2025 Sales Through Innovations and New Agencies
Bullish outlooks, AI innovations and educational enrichment took center stage at American Marketing Group's Travel Market Conference.
ALG Vacations Hosts Facebook Live from Aruba
ALG Vacations is inviting advisors to soak up some sunshine and sales tips during its “Pros in Paradise” Facebook Live event from Aruba.
Hurricane Preparedness Guide: 2025 Atlantic Season
Travel advisors who implement preparedness strategies position themselves as invaluable resources during a challenging season.
Abercrombie & Kent Expands Luxury Egypt Tours
Abercrombie & Kent is expanding its small group journeys to meet Egypt's demand by introducing two new itineraries and departure dates.
Diana Ross Named Godmother of Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas
Diana Ross will join the cruise line’s longstanding tradition by bestowing her blessing over Star of the Seas, its crew and travelers.
A Calmer Caribbean: Holland America Showcases a More Relaxing Cruise Experience
Holland America Line is putting the focus on the qualities it “proudly” doesn’t possess in its new “Refreshingly Free” campaign.
April Visitation to Las Vegas Drops 5.1 Percent
Las Vegas has seen year-over-year visitation decline every month so far this year, including an overall decline in April tourism visits.
Hell’s Kitchen Ibiza Ignites at The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel
Officially opening on June 9, 2025, is the new Hell’s Kitchen Ibiza—the first European outpost of Gordon Ramsay’s famed restaurant brand.
Check In to What’s Next: Hotel Openings and Redesigns
We put together a global roundup of notable hotel developments to keep you ahead of the curve for your clients.
