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The new Seine ship coming in 2027 will be a sister to the Serene, a ship debuting next year.

Tauck will debut two new river ships in 2027Due to demand that Tauck called "unprecedented," the company will add ships sailing the Seine and Douro rivers.

Travelers can pick their excursion on 80% of Globus tours in North America and Europe. The company expanded excursion choice after seeing an uptick of travelers who want a say in their itinerary.

Globus builds flexibility into its toursOn nearly 80% of itineraries in Europe and North America, Globus Choice Excursions enables "choose-your-own adventure"...

Tour operators like Globus say Gen X is a growing market as members of the generation increasingly turn to guided tours.

Guided tours gain popularity with Generation XTour operators are sharpening their focus on Gen X, saying that the demographic is turning to guided tours to make the most of...

The redesigned Westin Puerto Vallarta will feature 30 private plunge pool suites and 16 swim-up rooms.

Westin resort in Puerto Vallarta will become an all-inclusiveThe Mexico resort is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation that is scheduled to be complete by May 2026.

The Explorers Lounge in the redesigned Gorilla Forest Lodge.

Abercrombie & Kent opens redesigned lodge in UgandaThe 10-room Gorilla Forest Lodge in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was designed with details created by Bwindi artisans.

Travel distribution platform TBO agrees to acquire Classic Vacations

Travel distribution platform TBO agrees to acquire Classic VacationsTBO said it is paying an estimated $125 million for the vacation wholesaler.

Bukhara is a city in Uzbekistan that was a prominent stop on the Silk Road.

Tour operators embrace rise in demand for Central AsiaInterest has spiked in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

Clockwise from top left: tours editor Brinley Hineman, Active England's head of commercial Gaby Cecil and host Rebecca Tobin talk about the popularity of book-inspired tourism.

A new chapter of literary tourism -- A Summer Series episodeWhy the enduring book club -- or BookTok to the new generation -- can be an amazing springboard for a literary-focused tour....

Grand Pacific Tours operates coach tours for small and midsize groups in New Zealand.

Australian rail specialist Journey Beyond acquires New Zealand tour operatorGrand Pacific Tours is a coach touring company, and it will join Journey Beyond's portfolio in September.

A "slave castle" in Cape Coast, Ghana, that was a prison and embarkation point for thousands of slaves to the Americas. While much of the surge in West Africa visitation has been fueled by diaspora travel from the U.S., operators say they are seeing interest expand beyond roots tourism.

West Africa is enjoying a tourism boomOperators say roots travel remains strong, but culinary experiences and even surfing are also drawing travelers to places like...

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