Pioneering Expedition Travel For Sixty Amazing Years

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is celebrating a monumental milestone, marking sixty years since Lars-Eric Lindblad pioneered modern expedition travel. On January 23, 1966, Lindblad led the first-ever group of non-scientific travelers to Antarctica, forever changing the landscape of global exploration. This Read More …

Artificial Intelligence Forecasts 2026 Travel Hotspots

A new analysis by Beach.com utilized seven major generative AI models—including ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Meta AI, Grok, and Microsoft Copilot—to predict the top global travel destinations for 2026. The study involved running 50 prompts per model, totaling 9,800 Read More …

Near Space Tourism Launches From Saudi Arabia

HALO Space, a global company focused on near-space tourism, has revealed an ambitious 10-year roadmap to launch commercial flights, designating Saudi Arabia as its first commercial operational base. The announcement was made at the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh. HALO’s Read More …

Colorado Springs Pioneers AI Powered Visitor Guide

Visit Colorado Springs has partnered with Matador Network’s GuideGeek to introduce an AI-powered chat feature named “Penny the Pika” on its official tourism website, VisitCOS.com. The feature aims to streamline trip planning by offering real-time answers to visitor questions, and Read More …

Oceania Allura Elevates Cruising With Digital Art Experience

Oceania Cruises has officially introduced an exclusive digital Art Experience that will be featured on its newest vessel, Oceania Allura, which is scheduled to launch on November 13, 2025. This immersive initiative is designed to immerse travelers in a captivating Read More …

Americans Embrace AI For Smart Travel Planning

A recent Beach.com survey reveals an exciting landscape for Artificial Intelligence in travel planning among Americans. While AI has quietly influenced the travel industry for decades, the emergence of large language models like ChatGPT and Google Gemini is now significantly Read More …

Adventure Cruising Leads Effort Filtering Ocean Microplastics

Aurora Expeditions, the distinguished leader in small-ship adventure travel and a Certified B Corporation, is taking a wonderful, industry-first step to combat microplastic pollution by partnering with the UK’s Cleaner Seas Group. This pioneering initiative will install advanced Indikon filtration Read More …

Expedition Innovates Sustainable Ocean Travel

Aurora Expeditions, a leader in small-ship adventure travel, announced a new sustainability partnership with Australian climate-technology company CounterCurrent. This collaboration involves integrating CounterCurrent’s AI-powered navigation system aboard Aurora’s new vessel, the Douglas Mawson, which is scheduled to launch in December Read More …

Ship & Play Elevates Cruise Travel With Seamless Luggage Service

A wonderful new era of effortless cruise travel has arrived as Ship&Play, a trusted leader in luxury luggage shipping, proudly announces groundbreaking partnerships with Azamara Cruises, Emerald Cruises & Tours, and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. This exciting collaboration is Read More …