Smaller ships, longer cruises, bigger airport investments and better airline cabins—travel is changing in some interesting ways. Here’s the news travel advisors need to know this week.
Disney Cruise Line is adding a new class of ships to its growing fleet, but the next generation will be smaller than the line’s newest vessels. READ MORE
Tampa International Airport is moving forward with a $1.5 billion expansion that will add a 16-gate terminal for international and domestic flights. The new facility is expected to open to the public in 2029. READ MORE
World Cruises are getting longer, more adventurous and more accessible to luxury travelers. Pavlus Travel & Cruise reports that its bookings are up more than 20 percent year over year in 2026. Here’s a look at the trends shaping extended, luxury cruises. READ MORE
American Airlines is upgrading its narrowbody fleet with more premium seating and seatback entertainment at every seat, giving travelers more options for comfort and in-flight entertainment. READ MORE
MSC Cruises is reshuffling its Winter 2027-28 deployment, moving MSC World Europa out of the Middle East and into the Western Mediterranean, while MSC World Asia shifts to the South Caribbean. READ MORE
