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Destinations
7 Best Ways to Slow Travel in Switzerland This Summer
As a holiday destination, Switzerland is often associated with adrenaline-pumping Alpine adventures or culture-packed city breaks, but there’s a gentler way to experience the “world’s best country”. An expansive public transport network, peaceful car-free villages and an evolving…
— Hyphen
This Asian City Used to Be a Tourist Hotspot. Can It Be Again?
The United States isn’t the only country staring down a decline in international visitors. Hong Kong, once a hotspot for big-spending international jetsetters, has faced years of declines in visitor numbers. It’s not just the significant COVID-19 restrictions in the city—an…
— Fodor's Travel
Tours and Activities
Why These Midwest Scenic Spots Belong on Your Travel Bucket List
From golden plains to stunning caves and cliffs, the central portion of the United States offers landmarks and natural landscapes that deserve to be on anyone's summer travel list. This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking – and perhaps…
— USA Today
In Paris, 3 Troves of Art and Curios Even the Parisians Don’t Know About
Paris is a city of museums, nearly 150 by my unofficial count. Beyond the state-owned grandes dames — the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay and Versailles (if you define a palace as a museum) — there are free city museums (the Petit Palais and the Carnavalet, among them), and…
— New York Times
These 9 Hikes in Sicily Will Take You to Beaches, Castles and Volcanoes
With its volcanic islands, rugged shorelines, brilliant blue-green waters and multi-layered history, Sicily never fails to excite visitors. Especially those who’ve laced up their hiking boots. Hiking in Sicily is one of the most alluring ways to get to know this unique Italian province. Indeed…
— Lonely Planet
Cruise
Carnival Launches ‘Funnel Faves’ Travel Advisor Campaign
Carnival Cruise Line's new "Funnel Faves" campaign is built around the core belief that travel advisors are at the heart of great vacations. It kicks off with elevated support including an expanded sales team with additional field sales, strategic partnerships and charters, meeting and…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Jacksonville Cruise Port Guide: Address, Parking, Transportation and Key Terminal Information
Jacksonville isn't the most popular cruise port in Florida, but it's one of the easiest to navigate. Whether you're a local (like me) or you're traveling to Jacksonville to embark on a cruise vacation, the small but mighty JAXPort terminal is often considered less stressful than many of…
— The Points Guy
Transportation
The LAX/Metro Transit Center Station Is Now Open—Here's How to Use It
In 2024, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) saw over 76.6 million passengers, averaging close to 210,000 travelers per day. But in a city known for its traffic congestion and lack of public transit options, travelers have limited options for getting to and from the bustling airport…
— Condé Nast Traveler
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Return To Des Moines After Mechanical Issue
An American Airlines flight heading from Des Moines to Chicago made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on Saturday morning when pilots detected a mechanical issue mid-air. Flight 449 departed from Des Moines International Airport at approximately 6:05 a.m. on June 7…
— Travel Noire
Lodging
This New Hotel in Paris Sits Inside an 18th-Century Townhouse with a Private Garden–and It Starts at $160
On a quiet side street in Paris’s Latin Quarter, near the Jardin des Plantes, the towering open gateway of the new Le Jardin de Verre by Locke hotels reveals an 18th-century hôtel particulier—Paris’s version of a private city mansion—complete with a slate mansard roof and a…
— Afar
8 Beachside Hotels in Sardinia for a Sun-Soaked Italian Escape
Sardinia is one of the Mediterranean’s best-kept secrets. While tourists flock to Croatia and Greece for seaside adventures, Italy is home to one of the most quietly stunning and peaceful places to unwind in summer. (It also has Sicily, which is one of my favorite summer spots—but I’m…
— Travel Awaits
The Dominican Republic Is Building A New Cancun! 6 Major International Hotel Chains Confirm
Get ready to update your travel bucket list. The Dominican Republic, already a giant in the Caribbean travel scene, is going all-in on a brand-new coastal paradise. Forget what you know about Punta Cana for a second—the nation is busy building a new “Cancun” from the ground up…
— Travel Off Path
Other and Odd
How the U.S. State Department's Travel Advisory Actually Works—and Whether or Not It Should Shape Your Travels
As of May 7, the U.S. Department of State has 21 countries listed on its "Do Not Travel" list. The list includes Afghanistan, Belarus, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia…
— Travel+Leisure
Trump’s New Travel Ban Begins With Travelers Largely Unaware
A new round of travel restrictions from the Trump administration quietly took effect Monday, catching many travelers off guard and sparking fresh anxiety for immigrants and visitors at U.S. airports. At New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, passengers arriving at Terminal 4…
— USA Today
Experts Claim Trump's Tariffs Are Impacting Almost Half Of Americans' Travel Plans
Recently, it's been difficult to avoid the impacts that tariffs have had on the daily lives of people around the globe (as the BBC explained so well). Trump's announcement of tariffs on dozens of nations and resulting reciprocal tariffs have led to life getting more expensive and budgets…
— The Travel
Today in History
The Hanging of Bridget Bishop
Bridget Bishop spoke her mind. She dressed in a flamboyant way, at least in the eyes of her Puritan neighbors in Salem, Massachusetts. When several young girls in the community began acting strangely and telling tales of…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Central Holidays Launches Exciting New Line of Travel Programs to Türkiye – Featuring Insightful Destination Specialists On-hand to Support Travel Advisors and their Clients Every Step of the Way
Moonachie, NJ – (May 29, 2025) – In response to increasing traveler demand for exotic experiences and a growing interest in the rich history and diverse landscapes of Türkiye, Central Holidays is excited to introduce its…
— Travel Research Online
Opulence By OutsideAgents.com Hosts Inaugural Symposium
Jacksonville, FL, June 5, 2025 – OutsideAgents.com, America’s premier host agency, held its inaugural Opulence By OutsideAgents.com symposium aboard the Regent Seven Seas Explorer. The symposium brought together…
— Travel Research Online
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AVERS is seeing powerful momentum within its network. At this year’s Travel Market conference, held June 4–7 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, the company announced that four new agencies have joined its network in 2025—contributing a combined $43.4 million in preferred partner sales.