New federal tourism data show that 10.3 million international visitors arrived in the United States by air in the second quarter of 2026, while the FIFA World Cup drew an estimated 471,000 international air travelers.
The article examines how hotels are assessing the adoption of AI agents, weighing potential operational efficiencies and guest service impacts against concerns about automation and the preservation of human interaction.
Tauck is introducing wellness-focused programming on two 2027 departures of its “Rendezvous on the Seine” river cruise, adding optional fitness, nutrition and mindfulness experiences to the 10-day itinerary through Paris and Normandy. Tauck has also confirmed plans to expand the concept in 2028 with five Wellness…
Margaritaville at Sea has announced its Black Friday Offer, running from October 14 through November 3, 2026. The Early Access Sale offers guests 65 percent off cruise fares, five percentage points more than the 60 percent discount planned for Black Friday itself. The company said in a press release that cruise prices…
The Star of the Seas recently completed its first year of service for Royal Caribbean, having been delivered on July 10, 2025. As the second ship in the company’s Icon-class series, the 250,800-ton vessel was built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. The ship crossed the Atlantic for the first time soon after…