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Virgin Voyages to Unite All Four Ships for ‘Sisters at Sea’ Caribbean Event

The event will see Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady converge at a single point in the Caribbean—38 nautical miles north of Cuba.

Tourism New Zealand and Avanti Launch Advisor Incentives and FIT Campaign

Tourism New Zealand and Avanti Destinations have launched a campaign offering travel advisors booking incentives and repeat FIT client savings for travel to the country.

Check In, Chill Out, Go Green: Florida’s Eco‑Chic Stays

From solar-smart spas to recycled art, these Florida properties are leading the charge toward lower-impact, high-style hospitality.

Azamara Announces Bourbon Partnership at Sea

Azamara Cruises has partnered with American whiskey producer Milam & Greene Whiskey to create Bourbon Quest, a unique bourbon journey at sea.

Sea Cloud Cruises Unveils 2027–2028 Sailings with Savings and European Itineraries

With a newly released brochure spotlighting itineraries aboard the line’s tall ships, Sea Cloud Spirit and Sea Cloud II, guests can select a mix of cultural, culinary and coastal-focused sailings.

Airport Chaos Grows: TSA Staffing Shortages and ICE Deployment

Airport delays are mounting across the U.S. as TSA staffing shortages drive long lines and wait times, alongside the deployment of ICE agents at select airports.

Caesars Opens The Vanderpump Hotel in Las Vegas

Set to debut this May, The Vanderpump Hotel marks Lisa Vanderpump’s first hotel venture, created in partnership with Caesars Entertainment.

Universal Orlando Resort Announces 35th Halloween Horror Nights Theme

Universal Studios Orlando will transform into the “Infernal Carnival of Nightmares,” a dark, decaying carnival brought to life through haunted houses, scare zones and live entertainment.

[UPDATE] LaGuardia Airport Closed After Deadly Air Canada Crash

LaGuardia Airport remains closed until at least 2 p.m. today following a fatal collision between an Air Canada regional jet and a fire truck.

[UPDATE] Rain and Flooding Hit Hawaii, But Travel Plans Can Remain Intact

Hawaii has been hit with significant rainfall and flooding, but the Hawaii VCB says, "...no reason to cancel or postpone upcoming travel...."

Thailand’s New Campaign Targets Wellness-Focused Travelers

The new Healing Journey Thailand campaign signals a strategic shift toward wellness-led travel, immersive cultural experiences and sustainable tourism.

Spring Travel: Cherry Blossoms Beyond Fujiyoshida

Fujiyoshida may have said no, but you can still enjoy the cherry blossoms this spring travel season in several unexpected destinations.

Top Headlines: This Week’s Biggest Travel Stories

This week’s news update highlights optimism from Riviera Travel and IATA, strong attendance at the ASTA River Cruise Expo, new airline routes and efforts to support TSA workers during the shutdown.

Global Air Travel Expected to Double by 2050

The war nothwithstanding, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) still has rosy projections for long-term trends in air travel.

Royal Caribbean Expands Australia Season with New Royal Beach Club Lelepa Debut

Set to launch for the 2027–2028 Australia summer season, the new beach club will be located in Vanuatu and featured on all South Pacific itineraries.

[UPDATED] Long TSA Lines Reported at U.S. Airports as Shutdown Impacts Staffing

TSA wait times at major U.S. airports are stretching up to three hours as staffing shortages linked to the DHS shutdown disrupt security operations and the start of Spring Break travel.

ASTA Sets Vienna Expo Dates, Legislative Day Forecast

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has two major events on the horizon that address different sides of the travel business.

Women’s Group Travel: Inside Avani’s G(IRL)s Getaways Collection

Avani Hotels & Resorts debuts G(IRL)s Getaways—a curated collection of stays across Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East designed for women traveling together.

ALGV Opens 2027 Beach Flight Bookings Early With Frontier

ALGV has opened bookings for its first wave of 2027 ENVFs, marking an early start to next year's beach season planning.

Princess Cruises Expands ‘North to Alaska’ Program with New Experiences

Princess Cruises is enhancing its North to Alaska program with four new signature experiences available across all eight ships sailing in Alaska.

Elite Island Resorts Launches Antigua Campaign With Agent Tools

Elite Resorts' initiative centers on three key components: ready-made itineraries, an interactive 360° map and a summer promotion.

Royal Caribbean Announces Quantum of the Seas’ Singapore Journeys

Royal Caribbean has announced that Quantum of the Seas will return to Singapore for a season of journeys exploring destinations in Asia.

AmaWaterways Launches New Advisor Marketing Solution

AmaWaterways has partnered with Approach Guides to launch a new marketing solution for travel advisors to promote AmaWaterways river cruises.

Up Norway Adds ‘Women, Blazing Trails’ and More for ’26/’27

Up Norway has launched three small-group itineraries for 2026 and 2027, responding a growing trend in small-group bookings.