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 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 …
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched a new advertising campaign that explicitly embraces the evolving nature of the cruise industry, moving away from traditional formality toward modern flexibility. The campaign centers on the tagline “It’s Different Out Here” and reinforces Read More …
On January 12, 2026, AmaWaterways unveiled a comprehensive rebranding initiative aimed at modernizing its identity while honoring its twenty-three-year heritage. The Calabasas-based company, which currently operates 29 ships across four continents, introduced a refreshed visual look designed to deepen connections Read More …
On January 12, 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced a comprehensive rebranding initiative that revives its classic 1990s tagline, “It’s Different Out Here.” This strategic move aims to modernize the brand’s identity while honoring its history as an industry innovator. Read More …
The Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board has officially launched a new Advisory Board comprising twelve distinguished leaders from the United States and Mexican travel, media, and luxury sectors. Announced on January 6, 2026, this initiative is designed to strengthen the global Read More …
A significant trend has emerged in 2025 where numerous U.S. states, including California, Florida, Montana, New York, and Arizona, are launching highly targeted tourism campaigns to win back Canadian visitors. This strategic initiative is a direct response to a noticeable Read More …
Numerous US states, including New Mexico, North Dakota, Michigan, Arkansas, Indiana, and Illinois, have experienced a successive decline in tourism for ten consecutive months in 2025. This downturn is attributed to a combination of seasonal trends, broader economic shifts, and Read More …
Princess Cruises will celebrate the new year by featuring a spectacular, larger-than-life floral replica of its newest ship, the Star Princess, in the Rose Parade on January 1, 2026, in Pasadena, California. The float is designed to showcase the awe Read More …