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Destinations
A Guide to South Jersey Shore Beach Towns: Top Stops and Insider Tips
Is there a more perfect way to kick off the summer than with a trip down the Shore? From New Jersey’s most southern point in Cape May to the glitzy casinos of Atlantic City, the South Jersey Shore offers award-winning beaches, the nation’s best boardwalks, and plenty of…
— 10Best
Move Over Florence! This Gorgeous Italian City Is Cheaper & Just As Beautiful
Florence seems to be on everyone's bucket list these days, and can you blame them? With its soaring dome signed off by Brunelleschi, UNESCO-listed historic center, and medieval bridge spanning a scenic river, it's something straight out of a fairytale. As beautiful as Florence…
— Travel Off Path
16 of the Best Things to Do in Ibiza
Having matured beyond its reputation for its dance-until-dawn nightlife, Ibiza has quietly grown into a dreamy destination for culture-loaded city breaks, fun-filled family holidays, outdoor-adventure activities, romantic country escapes, zen-fueled retreats and much more. Visiting the…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
The Opening of Egypt’s Most Ambitious Museum Project Is Being Delayed Yet Again—Here’s What to Know
Walking into the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the first things you’ll see is a 36-foot-tall, 82-ton granite statue of Ramesses II, a mighty Egyptian pharaoh who ruled more than 3,300 years ago. He’s been standing sentry at the site since 2006, having been one of the first…
— Afar
Disney Fans Skeptical About Animal Kingdom's Expansion, Where Are the Animals?
Disney fans are divided about their opinions on Animal Kingdom. For some, it's the best theme park ever, thanks to its delicious food, exciting rides, and—of course—animals. For others, however, it can easily be avoided. Animal Kingdom's expansion is now drawing attention as some…
— The Travel
Cruise
Author Toni Tone Recounts Racist Harassment On Luxury Virgin Cruise
In a pair of viral TikTok videos, British author Toni Tone recounted what she described as “the most racist encounter” of her life while vacationing on a Virgin Voyages cruise with her mother. The incident, which took place in a VIP area known as “Richard’s rooftop,” involved a…
— Travel Noire
Ritz-Carlton's Luminara Arrives in the Mediterranean
The Luminara recently arrived in the Mediterranean ahead of kicking off its maiden season for the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. As the third ship in the company’s fleet, the vessel was delivered by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard earlier this month. Following the Ilma, which…
— Cruise Industry News
Transportation
American Airlines Is Making It Easier Than Ever to Get to These Popular Ski Destinations—What to Know
With record-setting temperatures raising the mercury across the United States, some travelers may be looking forward to a winter getaway. Fortunately for ski and cold-weather enthusiasts, American Airlines is launching new flights to some of the most popular ski destinations across…
— Travel+Leisure
Hawaiian Airlines Reports ‘Cybersecurity Event'
A week after WestJet Airlines was hacked, Hawaiian Airlines reported being hit with a "cybersecurity event" Thursday that has affected some of its IT systems. A notice has been posted on the websites of both Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, which acquired the Hawaii-based carrier…
— USA Today
United Faces Race Discrimination Lawsuit After Barring Passengers
In August, four female colleagues were flying from Las Vegas back home to Washington, D.C., after attending a real estate convention. It had already been a difficult travel day. First, their plane had been diverted because of weather to another airport, where they spent five hours stuck…
— New York Times
Lodging
Pajamas at Breakfast and Bare Feet in the Lobby: How Hotels Are Tackling Bad Etiquette
Hotels want guests to feel at home — but some take it too far, according to a Hotels.com survey. The survey results, published by Expedia in March, showed that the most frowned upon behavior was walking around barefoot, with 94% of respondents deeming it inappropriate. A close…
— CNBC
Where to Stay in Tokyo: 11 Design-Driven Hotels and Airbnbs in Japan's Capital
Tokyo’s hospitality scene is as diverse as the city itself, a place of dizzying contrasts where ancient temples sit in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers, and traditional craftsmanship juxtaposes cutting-edge technology. Whatever kind of accommodation you’re looking for—luxury…
— Architectural Digest
Other and Odd
Anti-Tourism is Rising in Southern Europe–Here's Where Not to Go
It’s official: anti-tourism sentiment is ramping up in parts of Europe. That’s not a problem for the millions of Americans planning to spend their vacations stateside this year. With many tourists penny-pinching, it’s a great time to discover all those little gems dotting the United States…
— Travel Awaits
E.U. Wants to Ban All Fees for Carry-on Bags
The European Parliament’s transportation committee adopted a proposal that would effectively require airlines certificated in or operating flights from the European Union’s 27 member states to allow passengers to board with a small personal item and carry-on bag. The new rules would…
— Fodor's Travel
Will Luxury Travel Be Affected By The Current Economic Climate?
It’s no secret that the market is, at present, on the volatile side. With the announcement of tariffs, followed by the stop-and-go “will they, won’t they” aftermath, many industries are taking stock and wondering how to proceed. For the travel and hospitality industry, many are wondering…
— Forbes
Today in History
First Solo Circumnavigation
On June 27, 1898, a 37 feet sloop-rigged fishing boat named Spray sailed into Newport, Rhode Island. It was by all accounts an unremarkable boat except for one thing: its captain, Joshua Slocum, had just circumnavigated…
— Travel Research Online
Press Releases of Interest
Avanti’s Latest Food, Wine, Beer, Spirits, Cooking Tours for Independent Travel Clients
Portland, OR, June 25, 2025 – Experiences focusing on food, wine, beer and cooking classes are the most popular add-on tours that advisors book with FIT specialist Avanti Destinations. The company has just expanded…
— Travel Research Online
Deck Plans
CroisiEurope’s New Hotel Barge Cruise To Take In Belgium’s Magical Christmas Markets
 Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has launched a brand new cruise taking guests to some of the most magical Christmas markets along the Belgium canals.
The four-day cruise, which launches in December 2025, is between Bruges and Ghent and includes visits to the Christmas markets in Bruges and Ghent. There are two Christmas markets in Bruges – a large one in Grote Markt, which is known for its traditional chalets, ice skating rink and festive decorations, and a smaller, more intimate one near Simon Steyinplein, which focuses more on artisanal crafts. Ghent’s Christmas market extends out from Sint-Baafsplein along the Botermarkt and Klein Turkije to the end of the Korenmarkt. Known as “Winter in Ghent” or “Gentse Winterfeesten.” it features over 150 wooden stalls selling…
— Travel Research Online
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The Rosen Report
Tactics for Selling Travel in 2025, from Signature’s Alex Sharpe and Ignacio Maza
by Cheryl Rosen
Friday June 27, 2025
 Fort Lauderdale, FL — In two jam-packed days at Signature Travel Network’s final regional conference of 2025, Ignacio Maza highlighted amazing off-the-beaten-path luxury destinations in Europe and VP Shannon Garrett rolled out a list of new offerings (among them AI, new fam trips—including cruises!—and new hosted theme trips). But in a private conversation with TRO, CEO Alex Sharpe suggested that travel advisors also stay mindful of the basics of selling travel in this most unpredictable of travel-selling years.
— Travel Research Online
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