From changing airfare rules to surging luxury travel demand and cruise lines already looking ahead to the next total solar eclipse, this week’s news gives travel advisors plenty to watch.
ASTA is backing a proposed DOT change that would give airlines and ticket sellers more flexibility in how airfare components are displayed, as long as the full ticket price remains at least as prominent as taxes, fees and other charges. READ MORE
Luxury travel shows no signs of slowing, according to Virtuoso, with sales pacing more than 20 percent ahead of last year, hotel rates continuing to rise and travelers locking in high-end trips well into the future. READ MORE
Cruise lines across the Arctic, North Atlantic and Mediterranean gave travelers prime views of the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse, and several are already planning sailings for the next total eclipse in August 2027. READ MORE
Tauck is expanding its fleet in France with the 2028 launch of the ms Harmonie, a new riverboat and sister ship to the ms Lumiere. The 130-guest vessel will share the Lumiere’s deck plan and several of its signature spaces. READ MORE
