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Setting Sail for Fun

Whether your clients are seasoned cruisers or just considering taking the plunge, cruise lines are stepping up their game with a slew of new amenities and activities.

Disney After Hours Dates Revealed in 2025

Disney After Hours returns to Walt Disney World Resort in 2025 at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT.

Sell Five, Sail Free with AmaWaterways

AmaWaterways is launching the new Sell Five, Sail Free booking program for travel advisors who want to earn a free 7-night river cruise.

Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality

We gathered some game-changing trends that reflect how travelers are experiencing hotels and dining experiences in 2024.

Grenada’s Visitor Numbers Keep Growing

Grenada's tourism sector is experiencing a robust recovery, with visitor arrivals showing significant growth in the first half of 2024.

Venice Bans Tour Groups of 25 or More

Seeking to curb some of the excesses of tourism, officials in Venice have issued new rules banning tour groups of more than 25 people.

Setting Yourself Up for Success: 50 Tips for Travel Advisors

Here are 50 strategies for travel advisors to achieve and maintain the success their valuable services deserve.

Holland America Line and Seabourn Merge Sales Teams

In a strategic move, Holland America Line and Seabourn announced the consolidation of their sales teams for North America and Australia.

WeTravel Enhances Academy for Multi-Day Travel Advisors

The WeTravel travel management platform has rebranded and expanded its WeTravel Academy for multi-day and group travel advisors.

Victory Cruise Lines to Sail Great Lakes in 2025

Victory Cruise Lines will begin cruising on all five Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway and the French-Canadian Maritimes in April 2025.

Ticketed Events Help Drive American Travel, Allianz Says

Allianz’s 16th Annual Vacation Confidence Index finds that 24 percent of Americans plan to attend a ticketed event.

USTOA Puts Responsible Tourism Front and Center

Molly Laycob, USTOA's Global Social Impact Manager, shares what the USTOA is doing to put the focus responsible and sustainable tourism.

Disney World: Holiday Planning is Underway

Holiday Planning is in full swing at Walt Disney World Orlando, with special activities planned for all the parks including EPCOT's shimmering Candlelight Processional.

Hurricane Beryl Impact, Recovery Update, Ways to Help

Beryl has weakened but has already wreaked havoc—read on for how to help. Stay tuned to this piece for updates as we receive new information.

Time + Tide Welcomes Madagascar Jungle Lodge

Offering eight eco-consciously designed suites, the new lodge Tsara Komba is joining Miavana by Time + Tide as the brand’s second property in Madagascar.

House of Representatives Passes No Hidden FEES Act – Video Billboard Testing

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the No Hidden FEES Act, a major AHLA legislative priority that ensures lodging cost transparency.

House of Representatives Passes No Hidden FEES Act

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the No Hidden FEES Act, a major AHLA legislative priority that ensures lodging cost transparency.

Visit Orlando Launches Eight New Websites

Visit Orlando has launched more user-friendly, interactive and targeted websites for leisure visitors, meeting planners and travel professionals.

These Three Airports Have the Longest Flight Delays, Study Finds

Bureau of Transportation Statistics says Provo Airport had the longest average flight delays—1 hour, 43 minutes—among U.S. airports.

Turkish Airlines Launches New Platform, TKCONNECT

Turkish Airlines has introduced a new NDC platform, TKCONNECT, equipping advisors with exclusive content, services and benefits.

Scenic Has Your Ticket to the Taylor Swift Concert in Miami

Scenic Group is pairing a sold-out Taylor Swift concert in Miami with the luxury and comfort of Scenic cruises.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening at Walt Disney World

The long-awaited Tiana's Bayou Adventure will open in the Magic Kingdom on June 28 at Florida's Walt Disney World Resort.

Caribbean Dispatch: Off-the-Beach Oases

Beach? What beach?! If you think that the best Caribbean resorts are all beachfront, think again. Check out these off-the-beach oases.
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