A Special Anniversary Offer Ends Tonight

 

Twenty-five years at sea come alive in small moments, a champagne toast at sunset and dinner set beneath the open sky. To celebrate the milestone, SeaDream is offering an exclusive opportunity, $2,500 in savings per stateroom on select voyages across the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Northern Europe, with final hours remaining before it closes tonight.

Princess Cruises launches ChatGPT app in partnership with Mobi

Princess Cruises is claiming a first with the launch of an app in ChatGPT, enabling real-time cruise planning on the artificial intelligence (AI) platform.

'Constant intention to buy' forces hotels to rethink the marketing funnel

 

Hotels must prepare for a marketing funnel that no longer ends at the booking, as consumers constantly look for inspiration, with high numbers now re-shopping after completing a transaction.

Hyatt Names Amar Lalvani Its First Chief Creative Officer

 

CHICAGO (September 30, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that Amar Lalvani has been appointed Hyatt’s first-ever Chief Creative Officer, in addition to his role as President & Creative Director of the company’s Lifestyle Group, effective immediately. Lalvani will continue to serve on Hyatt’s senior leadership team and report to Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Why the Future of Business Meetings Must Be Greener, Healthier and More Purposeful

 

Corporate meetings are evolving beyond venues and technology, with organisations increasingly seeking events that support sustainability, employee wellbeing and meaningful engagement.

Germany Set off on a journey of discovery

 

Relaxed Cities

Do you find city trips exhausting? Then you should try these travel ideas. Here, you can enjoy urban life in a completely relaxed way—on foot, by bike, or even by boat.

All of the cities featured here were selected by TourCert as “Sustainable Travel Destinations.”

Brand USA highlights U.S. travel demand at 2026 Travel Week

 

Brand USA began Brand USA Travel Week U.K. & Europe 2026 on September 28 in Amsterdam. The flagship trade and media event runs through October 1. The eighth edition brings nearly 800 attendees to the Netherlands. The event takes place one year after Brand USA introduced its America the Beautiful platform. The organization launched the platform during the 2025 event in London.

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I am at home about to depart on my Central Asia month-long trip through Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.

News in Brief:Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines

 

Carnival overcomes fuel cost spike to beat Q3 forecasts The $1.43 in adjusted EPS matched the prior-year profit despite a 10-cent impact from fuel and currency. CCL was trading up more than 11% Tuesday morning. Read full story

Unlock your EDGE: 7 reasons to join us in Amsterdam

 

Ready to unlock your EDGE? IAPCO EDGE is our flagship seminar series: world-class professional development from the IAPCO Training Academy, combining international expertise with regional relevance. Next up: IAPCO EDGE Amsterdam 2027.