Readers Choice: Carnival Corp Cruise Lines Honored

Several of Carnival Corporation’s eight world-class cruise lines made a big splash at this year’s Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, earning top honors across a variety of categories that celebrate excellence in cruising. From short itineraries to world voyages, from Read More …

Viking: Cruising Into A Bright And Prosperous Future

The cruise industry is navigating a period of dynamic expansion and strategic evolution as it heads into 2026. Goldman Sachs’ analysis highlights a landscape where increased capacity in the Caribbean serves as a testament to the sector’s enduring popularity. While Read More …

Travelers Show Patience As Airlines Manage Schedules

On December 11, 2025, the United States aviation community navigated a challenging day with professionalism and resilience. While the national air travel system experienced high traffic volume resulting in 1,123 delays and 60 cancellations, airline staff and airport personnel worked Read More …

Travelers Show Patience As Airlines Manage Schedules

On December 11, 2025, the United States aviation community navigated a challenging day with professionalism and resilience. While the national air travel system experienced high traffic volume resulting in 1,123 delays and 60 cancellations, airline staff and airport personnel worked Read More …

Luxury Hotel Rates Soar Amid Wealthy Demand

The U.S. lodging industry is reflecting an increasingly polarized economy, characterized by record-high prices for luxury hotels that have not deterred affluent travelers. The average daily room rate (ADR) at a U.S. luxury hotel is currently a record $394, marking Read More …

Hoteliers Embrace Realism For Smart Growth Ahead

U.S. hoteliers are bracing for a road filled with cost increases as they finalize budgets for 2026, adopting a strategy based on “realism and not on hope.” The industry is adapting to a significantly more expensive operating environment where cost Read More …

Wyndham Rewards Gives Everyone A Free Status Upgrade

Wyndham Rewards has launched a holiday promotion in collaboration with actress Beverly D’Angelo, known for her role in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, to offer a complimentary, limited-time one-level status upgrade to all eligible members. The offer runs from November 12 Read More …

Family Travel Is Strong With Focus On Value

The 2025 U.S. Family Travel Survey, conducted by the NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality and the Family Travel Association, indicates robust intent to travel among families. An impressive 92% of parents plan to travel with their children in the Read More …

Major US Hubs Face Slow Tourism Recovery

The fallout from the recent federal government shutdown continues to impact the U.S. travel industry, causing a prolonged tourism slump in states vital to the national economy, including Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Colorado, and New York. Although the government has reopened Read More …