West Central Florida To Open New Cruise Port

SSA Marine and Slip Knott LLC have announced plans to develop the Knott-Cowen Cruise Port in Manatee County, Florida. This project is strategically located adjacent to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to address a significant infrastructure limitation in West Central Florida. Read More …

Royal Caribbean Unveils Exciting Loyalty Program Updates

Royal Caribbean Group has officially announced a significant restructuring of its loyalty ecosystem with the launch of “Points Choice,” a new initiative designed to provide enhanced flexibility for its frequent travelers. Scheduled to begin implementation in late January, this program Read More …

Miami Terminal Change Brings New Travel Adventure

Passengers scheduled to embark on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas from PortMiami on Monday, January 19, 2026, have been notified of a temporary change in their departure location. Due to the ongoing demolition and reconstruction of Terminal G, the Read More …

New Luxury Yachts Set Sail For Adventure

Emerald Cruises & Tours recently celebrated a significant dual milestone in the expansion of its luxury yacht fleet. During a ceremony in Halong Bay, Vietnam, the company oversaw the float out of the Emerald Kaia, marking the moment the vessel Read More …

Secure Great Value During This Wave Season

Wave Season represents the most significant annual sales period for the cruise industry, typically occurring between January and March. During this window, cruise lines release various time-limited incentives to encourage early bookings for the upcoming year. For 2026, many operators Read More …

Air Travelers Navigate Widespread Winter Flight Disruptions

On January 14, 2026, air travel across the United States faced significant interruptions as a major winter storm moved from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Airlines reported a total of 1,134 delays and 54 cancellations, impacting thousands of passengers Read More …

AI Reshapes How Consumers Plan Trips

TakeUp, a revenue engine for independent hospitality properties, has released a new research report titled “The Rise of AI-Planned Travel in 2026.” Based on a survey of 300 U.S. travelers, the study explores the growing influence of artificial intelligence on Read More …

ChatGPT & Google Gemini Tops For AI Travel Planning

ChatGPT and Google Gemini emerged as the primary tools that users identified with for general travel planning, though the report highlights a shift in how trust is being placed rather than a simple popularity contest. According to TakeUp CEO Bobby Read More …

Centara Opens Beautiful New Luxury Himalayan Resort

Centara Hotels & Resorts has officially entered the Nepalese market with the opening of the Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, part of The Centara Collection. Located in the hills of Kaskikot, approximately 35 minutes from Pokhara, this property represents the Thai Read More …