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Hyatt Strengthens All-Inclusive Portfolio in the Dominican Republic with Plans for New Hyatt Ziva Resort in Punta Cana

The 650-room Hyatt Ziva Punta Cana, a new-build resort slated to open in 2029, will further expand Hyatt’s family-friendly resort options in Punta Cana …

AI Sparks a SaaS Shakeout in Travel: TripWorks Warns Industry Is Entering a ‘Reckoning Phase’

Recent data increasingly shows travel companies are drowning in fragmented systems as AI raises expectations for automation and profitability – TripWorks says 2026 will force…

Cambon Partners Strengthens Travel & Hospitality Practice with Real Estate Expertise

Paris, France, 11 March 2026 – Cambon Partners, an independent investment bank specializing in growth companies, is expanding its Travel & Hospitality practice with…

Inside the New Luxury Travel Economy: Access Is the Ultimate Currency

From Million-Dollar Hotel Buyouts to Once-in-a-Lifetime Private Experiences, Global Travel Collection Advisors are Redefining What’s Possible NEW YORK (March 11, 2026) – Luxury travel…

Andy Ogg interviewing Chad Burt from Outside Agents about artificial intelligence and its role in supporting travel advisors and the future of the travel industry.

TPN Chats: AI and the future of the Travel Advisor with Chad Burt of OutsideAgents.com and Andy Ogg

What does AI really mean for travel advisors? March 11, 2026 – Andy Ogg sits down with Chad Burt of Outside Agents for a…

Villas of Distinction Announces Limited-Time Concierge Credit Offer

Enhance client experiences with up to $750 in concierge credit Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (March 10, 2026) – Villas of Distinction, the world’s premier luxury…

Travel Advisor Wins National Business Award in Celebration of Women’s History Month

Dream Vacations and CruiseOne honor female franchise owner with OPAL Award for leadership and community service Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (March 10, 2026) — In…

Avianca to Add Two Airbus A330-900 to Its Fleet, Strengthening Connectivity Across Colombia and the Americas

Avianca will deploy widebody aircraft on strategic routes to expand Colombia’s connectivity and strengthen the Abra Group. It becomes the country’s only operator of this…

Red rock landscape and trees in Sedona, Arizona with Amara Resort & Spa branding banner

Red Rocks, Real Magic: Amara Resort & Spa

A first-person travel review for the discerning travel professional shared by Joanie Ogg, Co Owner/Founder, Travel Professional NEWS. Contributed By: Joanie Ogg, Co-Founder –…

2026 Wave Season Sales Rise for TRAVELSAVERS and NEST Agencies

Closer-to-Home Cruise Itineraries Drive Triple-Digit Growth OYSTER BAY, NY (March 10, 2026): As the 2026 wave season nears its end, TRAVELSAVERS and NEST report…