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AmaWaterways Unveils Rebrand, Inviting Travelers to “Follow Their Own Current”

CALABASAS, CA, January 12, 2026 – AmaWaterways, the largest cruise line dedicated exclusively to river cruising, today announced a refreshed brand identity that reflects…

Wayne Spector Expands Role as Senior Vice President, Now Leading Both TRAVELSAVERS and NEST

Industry Veteran Continues to Head NEST While Taking on TRAVELSAVERS to Champion Agency Success and Business Development OYSTER BAY, NY (January 9, 2026): As…

Start the Year with Big Savings: Expedia TAAP’s January Sale Offers 25%+ Off Hotels Worldwide

A limited-time promotion designed to help travel advisors boost early-year bookings while delivering significant hotel savings What: Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) kicks…

Nominations Open for 5th Annual Educational Excellence Award

The Travel Institute accepting applications through March for 2026 FRAMINGHAM, MA, January 12, 2026 –The Travel Institute’s award nomination process is again underway for…

a&o Hostels Expands into Manchester with Hotels Acquisition

a&o’s adjoining ibis and Novotel hotels between Deansgate and Piccadilly will reopen after an £8.2M refurbishment with 303 rooms and 1,218 beds. Manchester becomes its…

Viking and PGA TOUR Announce New Partnership

Viking Becomes Official Cruise Line of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions LOS ANGELES and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE:…

Emirates to Operate Next-Gen A350 on the Third Daily Service to Cape Town, Its First Deployment in Southern Africa

The airline also announced expanded Premium Economy rollout to 9 new cities and additional frequencies to two existing destinations DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, January…

Travelsoft Announces the Acquisition of .BOSYS Software GmbH

By acquiring .BOSYS, Travelsoft reinforces its presence in the German and Austrian travel market and expands its mid- and back-office software capabilities for travel distribution…

Europe’s Event-Driven Tourism Grows by +7% in 2025, Reinforcing the Sector’s Economic Impact

Belgium, the UK, and Ireland led Europe in growth in event-related tourism spending, with expos showing the most consistent gains in 2025 and sports generating…

Sky Vacations Named as an Official Partner of the Saudi Tourism Authority to Promote the Jeddah Formula 1® Races

New York – January 7, 2026: Sky Vacations, one of North America’s leading tour operators, announced today its selection as an official partner of…