SPOTLIGHT

Carnival Tropicale to Debut From Galveston in 2028

Carnival Tropicale, the fifth and final Excel Class ship, will debut from Galveston in 2028 with new family attractions, dining concepts and itineraries.

Hyatt and Delta Launch New Loyalty Partnership With Dual-Earning Benefits

Hyatt and Delta are teaming up on a new loyalty partnership that will let eligible elite members earn both Hyatt points and Delta miles on qualifying travel.

Eurail Becomes Interrail in Major Rail Travel Rebrand

Eurail has officially adopted the Interrail name globally, unifying its rail travel brand for travelers in Europe and around the world.

Advisor Tools & FAMs

ASTA River Cruise Expo Booking Set to Open in Late September

ASTA has announced the booking timeline for the 2027 ASTA River Cruise Expo, set for March 10-14 in Vienna, Austria.

Journey Beyond Offers 14 Spots on Australia Mega FAM Trip

Journey Beyond is giving advisors a chance to win one of 14 spots on an all-inclusive FAM trip across Western Australia and South Australia.

CLIA Shares Details for 2027 RiverView Conference

CLIA’s 2027 RiverView conference marks its 15th anniversary with a Budapest-to-Vienna sailing, a first-time call in Bratislava and a new Lite registration option for agents.

Azamara Adds Bonus Commissions for Travel Advisors This Fall

Azamara Cruises' new program combines enhanced incentives, giveaways and a new education chapter focused on Asia.

The World is on the Menu

Seeing the world is one thing; tasting it offers travelers an entirely different way to connect with a destination.

New Explora Journeys Program Rewards North America Bookings

Explora Journeys' new rewards program for advisors offers a reward worth up to 2 percent of a qualifying journey's value.

DESTINATIONS

Reservations Open for Luxury Omni Pontoque at Punta de Mita

Omni Hotels & Resorts opened reservations for its first luxury property in Mexico with stays beginning March 2, 2027.

Journey Beyond Offers 14 Spots on Australia Mega FAM Trip

Journey Beyond is giving advisors a chance to win one of 14 spots on an all-inclusive FAM trip across Western Australia and South Australia.

The First RIU Hotel in Thailand Opens Its Doors

RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened its first property in Thailand, a 504-room, all-inclusive resort on Phuket’s Mai Khao Beach.

Avanti Destinations Expands Latin America Options for Independent Travel

Avanti Destinations’ new Latin America guide gives travel advisors hundreds of hotels, tours and experiences to build customized independent vacations.

Sandals and Beaches Resorts Launch Fall Booking Sales

Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts have introduced limited-time booking sales covering properties across the Caribbean.

Kensington’s New Trip Sends Women Across Mongolia

Kensington Expeditions has launched a new women-only expedition series this fall across Mongolia, led by expedition leader Megan Hine.

Travel Interests

ASTA River Cruise Expo Booking Set to Open in Late September

ASTA has announced the booking timeline for the 2027 ASTA River Cruise Expo, set for March 10-14 in Vienna, Austria.

Reservations Open for Luxury Omni Pontoque at Punta de Mita

Omni Hotels & Resorts opened reservations for its first luxury property in Mexico with stays beginning March 2, 2027.

Diving into NCL’s New Waterpark

I expected to have fun at NCL's new Great Tides Waterpark, but I didn't expect a solid seven hours of over-the-top fun.

News

Florida’s Tourism Brand Hits Record $162 Billion in 2026

Florida’s tourism brand has reached a record $162 billion in value, up 14 percent from 2024, according to a new report prepared for VISIT FLORIDA.

Travel News: The Biggest Stories This Week

Dolly Parton’s legacy, a Nepal disaster, new fraud threats, United’s global expansion, Disney Cruise Line’s latest itineraries and a familiar face returning to NYC Tourism—here are the major travel headlines you need to know this week.

United Airlines Unveils Its Largest International Expansion Yet for 2027

United Airlines is expanding its international network with 10 new destinations for 2027, including Okinawa, Luxembourg City, Ibiza, Marseille and Sicily.

FAMS

ASTA River Cruise Expo Booking Set to Open in Late September

ASTA has announced the booking timeline for the 2027 ASTA River Cruise Expo, set for March 10-14 in Vienna, Austria.

Journey Beyond Offers 14 Spots on Australia Mega FAM Trip

Journey Beyond is giving advisors a chance to win one of 14 spots on an all-inclusive FAM trip across Western Australia and South Australia.

Travel Institute Launches CTA Immersion Aboard AmaStella

The Travel Institute has launched its Certified Travel Associate (CTA) Immersion Program, a new experiential education concept.
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