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AmaWaterways reveals first look at AmaRudi, Europe’s largest river cruise ship

Launching in Spring 2027, AmaRudi builds on the success of AmaMagna as AmaWaterways’ second double-width river ship CALABASAS, CA – AmaWaterways today unveiled the…

AI, identity and demand shifts take center stage as industry leaders confront a fast‑changing travel landscape

Highlights from Day 2 of the Phocuswright Europe conference BARCELONA, Spain, Jun. 23, 2026 – Day 2 at Phocuswright Europe opened with a clear…

Rental Escapes Expands Global Portfolio with the Debut of Luxury Villas in London and Mallorca

Expanded European Collection Introduces New Luxury Villas, Supporting Continued Global Growth Montreal – (June 23, 2026) – Rental Escapes, a full-service luxury villa company…

Inside the Latest Issue of The Compass Magazine

Stay ahead of the curve and get excited for what’s next with the latest issue featuring all things up and coming. Written By: Samantha Anderson,…

Windstar Opens Asia 2028/2029 Season as Demand Surges, Bringing Small-Ship Access to the Heart of Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City

Bookings for 2027 Asia voyages nearly doubled ahead of last year, fueling demand for Star Seeker’s 2028/2029 Asia season with city-center access, overnight stays and…

A new operating system for travel takes shape at Phocuswright Europe

Day 1 spotlights the rise of agentic travel, the new math of AI and the urgency to rebuild the industry’s foundations BARCELONA, Spain, Jun.…

GoNexus Group Launches Sports & Live Events Vertical Through Strategic Partnership With TicketNetwork

The agreement gives GoNexus Group access to more than 150,000 live events worldwide while expanding NexusCube’s global distribution capabilities across sports, concerts, theatre and live…

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You Don’t Have to Start Over: What Joining a Host Agency Actually Does to Your Brand

Why the Right Host Amplifies Your Brand Instead of Absorbing It Contributed By: Laura DeVeiga, Director of Agency Development + Service Delivery, WorldVia Travel Network…

Viva Azteca by Wyndham and Viva Maya by Wyndham Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award Winners for 2026

MIAMI – June 17, 2026 –Viva Azteca by Wyndham and Viva Maya by Wyndham have been recognized in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2026, placing…

Travel Tech Celebrates Innovation and Policy Leadership at Third Annual Policy & Innovation Showcase

Travel TechhonorsCongresswomanYoung Kim andCongressmanRick Larsenforadvancing transparency and innovation in travel WASHINGTON, D.C., Jun. 16, 2026 — The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) has hosted its…