Sandra Solis, Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy’s (AKP) coordinator in Peru, high-fives students in Kenya’s Masai Mara.
Tourism-funded philanthropy is more important than ever
Tour operators' nonprofits are stepping up during a time when foreign aid has been cut.
Agentic AI turns searches into sales
New tools can complete bookings and even suggest itineraries according to traveler interests.
Seabourn Cruise Line's Wintergarden Suite on the Seabourn Venture and Pursuit.
The cruise megasuite is bigger than ever
Cruise lines are feeding an insatiable appetite for the latest, largest accommodations at sea. And travel advisors are...
Southwest in early 2026 plans to have more detail about what changes it will make next.
Southwest is considering airport lounges, transatlantic flying
Southwest upended its business model this year with checked-bag fees and assigned seating, and more changes are in the works.
India is home to 60% of the Asian elephant population.
Personal quest: To the land where elephants dance
Documentarian Kim Frank was drawn to investigate the mysteries of elephant migration routes in Northeast India. What she...
Virgin Voyages tried a drink package earlier this year, but it didn't gain traction.
Cruise lines are adjusting their formula for drink packages
From adding options for nonalcoholic beverages to bundling shore excursion credits, lines are striving to appeal to guests'...
Brownell travel advisor Bowden Sarrett (second from left) enjoying a New Zealand experience arranged by destination specialist Southern Crossings.
DMCs have the know-how to wow travelers
As their clients demand deeper experiences, travel agencies are leaning on destination management companies for local expertise...
With six months of RevPAR declines, are U.S. hotels entering a recession?
With six months of RevPAR declines, are U.S. hotels entering a recession?
Hotel analyst Jan Freitag described the current environment as "uncharted territory," with hotels lagging well behind the...
Managing editor Rebecca Tobin, left, and news editor Johanna Jainchill represented Travel Weekly at the Eddie and Ozzie Awards dinner, where Travel Weekly took home three awards.
Travel Weekly wins awards for excellence in journalism and design
The publication was the recipient of two Eddie awards for excellence in journalism and one Ozzie award for excellence in media...
The Jerash Roman ruins, the largest and best preserved in Jordan, has few visitors these days.
Jordan tourism is a casualty of the war next door
The fall is Jordan's high season, usually drawing visitors eager to explore the country while enjoying a break from the summer...
25 years that changed travel
25 years that changed travel
9/11, the last commission cuts, mega-mergers, overtourism and more: Our timeline of the first quarter of the 21st century...
Federal funding is set to run out on Oct. 1, which would trigger a government shutdown unless Congress passes a stopgap spending bill to keep funds flowing.
U.S. Travel CEO to Congress: Government shutdown could cost industry $1 billion a week
Federal funding is set to run out on Oct. 1, triggering a shutdown — unless Congress passes a stopgap spending bill to keep...
Focus on culinary travel: Hotel dining around the world
Focus on culinary travel: Hotel dining around the world
Dining in hotels. It’s not just for the sake of convenience. These restaurants in these city hotels and far-flung resorts are...
Villas perched above the beach at Careyes, one of Mexico's original master-planned luxury communities.
The rise of the master-planned Mexico resort
The growth of these gated enclaves signals a shift in what high-end travelers are looking for: privacy, ease and security...
Visitors prepare for a wild ride down Funchal streets in the comfort of a wicker toboggan.
With United's nonstop service, Madeira welcomes Americans
The Portuguese island's stunning vistas are more accessible to Americans with United's nonstop service from Newark.
A Mickey statue being added to the Disney Adventure's stern earlier this year. Disney Cruise Line said it will delay the ship's debut until March.
Debut of Disney Cruise Line's Singapore-based Disney Adventure is postponed
"We've encountered unexpected delays in the shipbuilding process," Disney Cruise Line said.
Collette expanded to Albania this year.
How tour operators develop new destinations
Bringing a tour to life in a new destination can take years and require extensive groundwork and investment.
Under a Biden administration proposal, cash compensation was to be required in cases of cancellations that were the fault of the airline.
Trump's deregulatory agenda targets airline consumer rules
The DOT will not implement a Biden administration proposal that would have required airlines to pay cash compensation to flyers...
The Celebrity Compass will be modeled after Celebrity's Edge class ships.
Celebrity reveals the look and names of its first river ships
The Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker, both modeled after Celebrity's Edge class, will feature an open deck and an...
HX Expeditions introduced sailings through Greenland with direct flights from Newark.
How international cruise lines are cracking the U.S. market
To get the job done, brands like MSC Cruises, HX Expeditions and Ponant have to build name recognition, tweak their product and...


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