Hyatt anticipates that its new all-inclusive brand, Hyatt Vivid, will appeal to next-gen and Gen-Z travelers.
Hyatt's next all-inclusive brand targets a different demographic
Hyatt wanted to create a space for that Gen-Z traveler who, one exec said, "may not yet have a ton of disposable income or be...
Pleasant Holidays launches Hawaii free-night deal
The promotion features a free fourth, fifth or sixth night at 21 hotels and resorts in the Islands.
American Airlines has introduced tighter restrictions on cancellations and rebookings by tour operators and cruise lines.
Tauck stops booking American Airlines and its Oneworld partners
The tour operator said airlines in the Oneworld alliance have "implemented a new policy that makes it all but impossible for...
Cruise control: Overcrowding, pushback and how the industry is trying to help
Cruise control: Overcrowding, pushback and how the industry is trying to help
Efforts to curb cruise calls have intensified since the pandemic. Lines are working with destinations to be part of the...
The new Guadalajara-Puerto Vallarta highway will connect with the newly rebranded Riviera Nayarit Airport.
Here's how Mexico's myriad infrastructure projects will reshape tourism
With major highway, airport and rail projects opening at the same time, Mexico is preparing for an influx of travelers to...
A Michelin Keys plaque indicating a Three Key designation.
Michelin Keys unlocks way for high-end hotels to stand out
Michelin built a strong reputation on its Star ratings for restaurants, and advisors who sell luxury travel envision that...
Consumer Travel Editors Roundtable: Four massages a day if you wish ...
Consumer Travel Editors Roundtable: Four massages a day if you wish ...
In the second installment of this year’s Consumer Travel Editors Roundtable, the group discusses trends in luxury, cruising and...
New airfare refund regulations a win for consumers
New airfare refund regulations a win for consumers
Airlines will be required to proactively notify flyers that they are entitled to a refund. It could be a paradigm shift for...
The Pavilion has a pool, a restaurant serving wellness-minded food and smoothies, and a screen for evening movies.
The new Queen Anne: It's distinctive but remains classic Cunard
There's innovation in the British-heritage luxury experience: new restaurant concepts, new and updated spaces and a fresh feel...
Consumer Travel Editors Roundtable: Multiple narratives
Consumer Travel Editors Roundtable: Multiple narratives
In the first installment of this year’s roundtable, a unique tour operator and top travel editors tackle whether tourism's...
GuideGeek, the OpenAI-powered travel assistant from leading travel publisher Matador Network, is now available to users of Meta's Messenger app.
Travel tackles AI hallucinations
Fictional responses are an AI pitfall that travel companies and travel advisors need to manage and be mindful of as they begin...
Lion Coffee tour guide Makana David stands next to the company’s familiar lion character.
Honolulu's Lion Coffee resumes roasting tours
Guests can see how coffee goes from bean to mug and learn about a brand that dates to the 1800s.
An Abercrombie & Kent private jet.
Height of luxury: Private jet tours
For a certain traveler who has the means and the desire to see a lot of the world in a small window of time, there’s only one...
Go-Be Sleeves markets its tray table covers as a way to protect against germs while making a flight feel more homey.
Travel gadgets aim to make long flights more comfortable
Merchants are selling everything from tray table covers to airplane footrests to shelves that attach to the window shade track.
Alterra CEO Jared Smith (left) speaks with Colorado Sun reporter Jason Blevins at the Mountain Travel Symposium.
Alterra CEO addresses soaring daily prices at ski resorts
Speaking at the Mountain Travel Symposium, Jared Smith said Alterra is brainstorming ways to create value for new skiers, who...
Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow is a highlight of Eurobound’s new Poland tour.
Eurobound is offering a new Poland tour
The independent tour includes four nights in Krakow and three nights in Warsaw.
Mangroves along the Gambia River.
A river cruise adventure in Gambia and Senegal
With untrampled wild places and rich historical and cultural offerings, Gambia and Senegal must balance the desire to boost...
The check-in desk at the Graduate Cambridge in the U.K.
A change of heart: Hilton embraces M&A growth strategy
After years of relative quiet in mergers and acquisitions, Hilton is no longer content to sit on the sidelines, buying the...
Atlantis Cruises is offering an afternoon sailing followed by the Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower Marketplace.
New cruise and luau package in Waikiki
Atlantis Cruises is offering an afternoon sailing followed by the Ka Moana Luau at Aloha Tower Marketplace.
From left to right, Travel Weekly editor in chief Arnie Weissmann; Kama Winters, president of Delta Vacations; Ray Snisky, ALG Vacations group president; Melissa Krueger, CEO  of Classic Vacations; Jack Richards, CEO of Pleasant Holidays; and Mary Pat Sullivan, executive vice president of marketing and partnerships for Northstar Travel Group.
Are soaring hotel rates costing Hawaii? Vacation packagers discuss
Suppliers at the Travel Weekly Hawaii Leadership Forum questioned whether rates were causing customers to choose competing...


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