Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises launch CruisingPower trade platform

 

LONDON – Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises have launched the CruisingPower platform across the UK and Ireland. The new hub brings booking tools, training, rewards and marketing resources together for travel trade partners.

Win 1 Million Radisson Rewards Points!

 

Your Chance to Win a Million-Point Travel Adventure Imagine spotting elephants on a sunrise safari in Africa, discovering Madagascar’s extraordinary wildlife or exploring the turquoise lagoons of Fiji. You can spend your points in any of our amazing hotels.

A Cinema In A Suite?! You've Got To See This!

 

A Cinema In A Suite?! You've Got To See This!  A private cinema, an indoor climbing tower, and a secret door revealing daily surprises: MSC Cruises has revealed the Grand Hamptons Villa, an incredible two-storey ocean residence debuting aboard MSC World Atlantic in 2027.

IATA warns Europe’s transport security is falling behind emerging threats

 

Europe’s aviation security framework is struggling to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated threats, with IATA warning that fragmented responses, excessive regulation and unreliable border technology are putting passenger confidence and transport operations at risk.

New York and London lead global business travel demand according to Hickory data

 

New York and London continue to attract the highest volumes of US corporate travelers but the cost of doing business on the road is increasingly concentrated in smaller, high-priced destinations.

Greece targets fourth straight tourism record in 2026

 

Greece is on track to deliver another record-breaking tourism performance in 2026, with international arrivals and travel revenues continuing to rise, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni said during a visit at World Travel Market (WTM) London last week.

ASTA Announces 2027 Globes Advisor Awards Finalists

 

In pursuit of industry excellence, the 2027 finalists have been recommended by their peers for recognition at the ASTA Globes on January 21

What’s Driving Cheesecake Factory’s 15.2% Same-Store Sales Surge?

 

While much of the casual-dining sector grapples with dismal traffic and consumer belt-tightening, The Cheesecake Factory Inc. delivered an eye-popping third quarter in fiscal 2026. Same-store sales at the namesake brand soared 15.2% year-over-year, propelled primarily by an enviable 9.5% surge in guest traffic.

ONYX Hospitality Group Unveils Plans for Amari Samui Resort and Villas

 

ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia Pacific, announced the development of Amari Samui Resort and Villas, an exclusive extension of Amari Koh Samui on the shores of one of Thailand’s most celebrated island destinations. The project marks another milestone in the Group’s strategy of thoughtfully expanding its premium resort portfolio and creating distinctive guest experiences.

UK travellers prioritise value and location when choosing hotels in 2027, SiteMinder finds

 UK traveller behaviour in 2027 will centre on value, location and dependable quality, according to new SiteMinder research. British travellers want clear benefits from their hotel spending. However, they remain willing to pay for upgrades that improve their stay. They also favour familiar booking channels and show greater caution towards artificial intelligence (AI).