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Backroads Reports More Than 10% Growth in Active Travel to US National Parks Ahead of the Country’s 250th Anniversary

Multigenerational Family Travel Fuels Demand for National Park Adventures March 25, 2026, Berkeley, Calif.—Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today reported continued growth…

Majority of U.S. Travelers Now Use AI for Trips, Marking Fastest Behavioral Shift in a Decade, New Phocuswright Study Finds

Standalone AI platforms surge as travelers turn to generative tools for research, ideas and real‑time help NEW YORK, NY, Mar. 26, 2026 – More…

Avianca to Operate More Than 8,300 Flights During Holy Week Travel Season

From March 27 to April 6, Avianca will operate more than 8,300 flights and offer more than 1.4 million seats. The airline will operate a…

Multi-Day Tours Enter New Phase of Growth as Operators Shift Toward Smaller Groups, Focused Products, and Rising Tech Adoption

New Arival research reveals a fragmented but optimistic sector preparing for digital transformation, ahead of Arival 360 Valencia NEW YORK, NY, and VALENCIA, Spain,…

Bahia Principe Resorts Join World of Hyatt: Now Earn Points at more than 20 Sun-Soaked Escapes

From family-friendly stays in Punta Cana to adults-only escapes in Tenerife, World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem points at participating Bahia Principe…

Lobby Secures $2.2M to Expand Its AI Booking Platform Across the Travel Industry

Lobby Expands Beyond Hospitality with AI-Powered Group Booking Automation, Delivering 30-Second Quotes Zurich, March 25th, 2026 – Lobby has raised USD 2.2 million in…

Fliggy Goes Live With Bookings via AI Interface

Fliggy Pioneers AI-Powered Travel Booking: From Search to Execution with Alibaba’s Qwen App 25 March 2026: Chinese online travel platform Fliggy – the travel…

Viking Announces New Sailing Dates for India River Voyages Through 2029

Arrival of a Second Brahmaputra River Ship in 2028 Will Double Viking’s Capacity in India Los Angeles (March 24, 2026) – Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE:…

25 Years In The Wild: Wilderness Scotland Marks Milestone Anniversary with Team Picks of Some of Their Most-Loved Journeys

From island cycling adventures to remote Highland journeys, the people behind Wilderness Scotland share the trips that keep them inspired. Aviemore, Scotland. March 24,…

KHM Travel Group 2026 Crystal Conference audience session on Norwegian Encore cruise ship

Travel Agents “Seas the Moment” at KHM Travel Group’s Crystal Conference

A record-breaking year, powerful leadership insights, and a week of connection at sea highlight the strength of KHM Travel Group’s thriving advisor community. Contributed…